The odd-even vehicle rationing scheme was started by the Delhi government on April 15 to clean up the air in Delhi which is considered the most polluted city in the world. The Delhi government was forced to take the road rationing measure for the
BJP, BSP, NCP, CPM and CPI have declared a total income of Rs 1,275.79 crore, collected from all over the country, during 2014-15. This is an increase of Rs 355.34 crore (or 39 percent) from the previous financial year, as revealed in an analysis
Women and child development (WCD) minister Maneka Gandhi feels the time has come to consider criminalising marital rape in the country. Replying to a question whether there is a need to criminalise marital rape in India, she said, “Now there
As a fourth of the country`s populace is hit-by drought, here is a lesson to be learnt from women in villages adjoining Puri district of Odisha. They have turned water logging in their fields to their advantage by cultivating vegetables in that ar
Moving beyond internet ban, Kashmir’s Kupwara district issued a notice asking all admins of WhatsApp news groups to register their groups with the district authority within ten days. With this move, the authorities are
A number of districts in the country, especially in Maharashtra, have been reeling under drought for several months. Though water is a state subject, there have been a number of guidelines released by the central government on tackling drought. Ho
The Amnesty International India report ‘Blackout in Bastar: Human Rights Defenders Under Threat’ describes how journalists, lawyers and activists have been harassed, attacked and locked up for investigating excesses by security forces
A girl studying in the prestigious Presidency University was thrashed in south Kolkata by a group of people owing allegiance to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on April 15,
As many as 46 sites in India, including cities, monuments and archaeological sites are on the UNESCO`s tentative list awaiting world heritage status. Here is a list of five heritage sites in India which despite being strong contenders for UNESCO&r
After a long weekend, the first working day of the implementation of the odd-even policy which started on April 15, took roughly half of Delhi’s cars off the roads. As a result, it gave a boost to the city’s cab operators, with Uber an
The ministry of road transport and highways has ordered state governments and other agencies to remove all speed breakers from national highways. Here is a quick fact sheet: The initiative comes und
Mamata faces headwinds, but she may sail through choppy Bengal waters. Corruption, law and order coupled with Singur – a ghost town today – weigh heavy on the mind of voters READ:
Delhi’s second phase of odd-even scheme kicked off on Friday, April 15, for the next fortnight. Being a public holiday on the occasion of Ram Navami followed by the weekend, the scheme had a smooth beginning. Even then, reportedly, more than
Amidst rising tension over killing of four youths in firing by the army in north Kashmir and continuing protests across the Valley, prime minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the border state on April 19. His visit – a
The first-ever Maritime India Summit attracted investments worth Rs 82,905 crore. A total of 141 MoUs and business agreements were signed by various players in maritime sector at the three-day event. Talking about the Sagarmala Port Project, home
The second phase of the odd-even vehicle rationing scheme came in force Friday morning with Delhi chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal’s and transport minister, Gopal Rai’s Twitter appeal asking citizens to support the initiative.
The Delhi government has banned all forms of chewable tobacco, including gutkha, pan masala, khaini and zarda. The sale, purchase and storage of all forms of chewable tobacco have been banned for a year. This also includes the unpa
Leelawati still gets teary-eyed each time she recalls the tragic death of her husband. He passed away four years ago when the river Ganga swept him away in its strong current. A resident of Begusarai town, Leelawati’s husband had to go to th
Union Minister for road transport and highways and shipping, Nitin Gadkari has claimed that Sagarmala Port Project, which will get completed in 5 years, will add to industrial growth and create many new jobs. Speaking at the Maritim
Defying the dress code, Bhoomata Ranragini Brigade leader Trupti Desai entered the inner sanctum of Mahalaxmi temple in Kolhapur. The police and priests had adviced her to wear a sari inside `girbh griha` of the temple. Though some priests and dev
