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CCEA approves Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS) scheme

November 23, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved continuation of nine sub-schemes of umbrella scheme “Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)” during 2017-2020. The scheme aims at improving skill of weather and ..

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Delhi Metro becomes world’s first completely ‘green’ Metro system

July 29, 2017

The Delhi Metro Railway Corporation (DMRC) has become the world’s first completely ‘green’ Metro system for adhering to green building norms for its residential colonies. In this regard, Delhi Metro has secured the platinum rating for adherence to green building ..

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SC refuses to pass judgment on Jallikattu before Pongal

January 13, 2017

The Supreme Court has rejected a plea urging it to pass judgement on Jallikattu before the harvest festival of Pongal. It had also dismissed the review petition against its 2014 verdict. Earlier, the apex court had questioned the Union Government ..

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Union Government issues Notification of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Pet Shop) Rules, 2016

December 17, 2016

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has issued the draft notification for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Pet Shop) Rules, 2016 to regulate pet shops The objective of these proposed new rules is to make ..

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Union Cabinet approves India’s negotiating position adopted at Kigali conference to Montreal Protocol

December 1, 2016

The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval to the negotiating position adopted by India at the recent 28th Meeting of Parties (MoP) to the Montreal Protocol in Kigali, Rwanda. The negotiations at Kigali meet held in October 2016 ..

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Maharashtra becomes first state to adopt Fly Ash Utilization Policy

November 16, 2016

Maharashtra became the first state in the country to adopt the Fly Ash Utilization Policy. It was approved by state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The policy paves way for prosperity by generating wealth from waste and ..

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NDMC ink MoU with NEERI to develop sewage treatment plants

July 22, 2016

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has signed a MoU with National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) to develop 12 sewage treatment plants (STP). NEERI will provide its expertise in this field and the treatment plants to help NDMC to ..

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UNESCO lists Khangchendzonga National Park and Chandigarh’ Capitol Complex in World Heritage Sites

July 18, 2016

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has added Sikkim’s Khangchendzonga National Park (KNP) and Chandigarh’ Capitol Complex in its list of World Heritage Sites. Decision in this regard was taken by the 40th session of the World ..

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