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India’s brick kiln workers fear loss of livelihood to ‘green alternatives’

Jamuna Malik’s hands move deftly as she rolls a lump of clay and flattens it into a mould, packing it with mud to set before adding it to the row of bricks waiting to be baked in a kiln on the outskirts of Bengaluru.

‘Islamisation of Bihar’: BJP stokes row over Bihar government’s decision on school holidays

‘Islamisation of Bihar’: BJP stokes row over Bihar government’s decision on school holidays

Row erupts in Bihar over school holiday calendar for 2024, with government slashing Hindu festivals and increasing Muslim festivals. BJP leaders protest, alleging Nitish Kumar's 'anti-Hindu' mindset and 'appeasement' of a particular community. Govt defends move, citing improved education standards. Earlier this year, similar controversy over holidays list led to…

IIT-Madras launches Jal Dhan campaign on its campus

IIT-Madras launches Jal Dhan campaign on its campus

IIT Madras launches Jal Dhan campaign to conserve water. Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change inaugurates national level water conclave. Govt. aims to rejuvenate 75 water bodies in each district. IIT Madras seeks to be carbon neutral by 2050, has zero discharge campus & harvests rainwater.

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112 human casualties due to elephant attacks in Karnataka in last 4 years

Elephant attacks in Karnataka have caused 112 deaths in 4 yrs. District-wise data shows highest casualties in Chamarajanagar. Govt has adopted multi-pronged strategy to prevent human casualties incl. District Elephant Task Force, animal trackers, radio-collaring elephants & using drones. Long-term mitigation incl. railway barricades & proactive steps by Forest Dept.

Great Nicobar Project may see 9.64 lakh trees axed, says Minister

The Great Nicobar Project has been accorded an environmental clearance by an expert committee. The National Green Tribunal has constituted an expert committee to investigate aspects of the clearance.

Tomato prices expected to fall after higher supplies from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, says Centre

Tomato prices expected to fall due to higher supply from Maharashtra & Madhya Pradesh. Govt procuring tomatoes to make them available at affordable prices in Delhi-NCR, Bihar & Rajasthan. MIS implemented to protect growers from distress sale. Prices shot up to ₹200-250/kg due to monsoon rains & logistics disruptions. Average…

Union MoS visits BIS Hyderabad office

Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ashwini Kumar Choubey visited the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) branch office here on Thursday and interacted with various stakeholders.

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India has taken ‘resolute’ steps towards eliminating single-use plastic, says Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey

India has taken ‘resolute’ steps towards eliminating single-use plastic, says Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey

Ashwini Kumar Choubey said the issue of single-use plastics was very challenging and the two-day conference would provide some solutions towards addressing it

No established mechanism to rank cities on pollution: Government to Lok Sabha

No established mechanism to rank cities on pollution: Government to Lok Sabha

Union Minister of State for Environment Ashwini Kumar Choubey said this in the Lok Sabha in response to a question by Congress MP Jyotsna Charandas Mahant.

Will address ESZ concerns, says Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey

Will address ESZ concerns, says Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey

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