NGT to Haryana: submit impact report on car free day in Gurgaon
NNWN / New Delhi, 2015-09-23
National Green Tribunal on Wednesday asked Haryana government to submit the impact report on the pollution level in Gurgaon after it observed a ` car-free day’. Gurgaon observed a ` car-free day’ on Tuesday to free the roads from traffic congestion. People used public modes…
Notice to Delhi over not providing notebooks to 4 lakh primary students in 5 months
NNWN / New Delhi, 2015-09-21
National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that around four lakh students studying in North MCD run 746 primary schools run have not been provided notebooks in the last five months.
According to the press statement, contents of the…
PM Modi praises “people power”, says,” a silent revolution is on”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday was full of praise for "people power" and said that people have positively responded to his appeals on khadi, giving up of LPG subsidy, Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan and selfie with daughter etc.”
In his Mann ki Baat address on All India Radio,he said "This is…
Govt to DHC: Greenpeace done "forum shopping" to get relief
NNWN / New Delhi, 2015-09-18
A day after the Madras High Court stayed for eight weeks the home ministry order cancelling Greenpeace registration under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, Government on Thursday hit back at the green group. It charged Greenpeace India with indulging in “forum shopping” to get relief, but…
Malala Yousfazai seeks support for girls’ education
NNWN / 2015-09-17
Nobel Laureate Malala Yousfazai has appealed the people to support her for the cause of over 60 million girls around the world who are deprived the opportunity of an education.She made an appeal through Change.org requesting people to sign the petition and extend the support.…
Greenpeace gets interim relief from Madras HC
NNWN / Chennai, 2015-09-17
It must have come as a relief for the Greenpeace. The Madras High Court on Wednesday granted an interim stay for eight weeks on the cancellation of the NGO's registration under Foreign Contribution Regulations Act (FCRA). The high court stayed the order of the Home Minister…
Indian Editorial Review, 2015-09-16
Dengue fever crisis was the subject of discussion in the Indian dailies even as Delhi is facing worst Dengue fever crisis. The dailies the annual affair has brought back the focus on public health issue which is rarely discussed in the government circles and hence steps taken are temporary in…
Fresh troubles for Hillary Clinton? Bill Clinton's foundation staff asked Hillary's State Department for permission to talk to pro-Iran group
NNWN / New York, 2015-09-16
Fresh trouble for Hillary Clinton is brewing. Bill Clinton’s foundation staff asked Hillary's State Department way back in 2012 for permission to speak to group that wants to end ALL sanctions against Iran. This information which Republican leaning group, Citizens United obtained through a Freedom…
NGT imposes Rs 50 K fine on EDMC for burning waste
NNWN / New Delhi, 2015-09-15
National Green Tribunal on Tuesday imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 to East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) for indiscriminate dumping and burning of municipal solid waste in East Delhi. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar directed EDMC to deposit the environmental compensation…
Govt to allow private sector to develop degraded forest land, says Javadekar
NNWN / New Delhi, 2015-09-15
A new step towards involving private players in the use of degraded forest land. Union Environment Minister Prakash Javdekar said that the government will soon announce a scheme to allow private players to develop degraded forest land under the private-public partnership model. Speaking on the…
SC extends interim protection from arrest for Teesta Setalvad
NNWN / New Delhi, 2015-09-11
A day after the Home Ministry suspended the registration of Teesta Setalvad’s NGO Sabrang , for six months for alleged violation of Foreign Currency ( Regulation) Act ( FCRA) that invites termination of its license, the Supreme Court on Friday provided relief to Setalvad and…
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