- Action soon against industrial units polluting Ganga: Govt
Government has asked the pollution control boards to initiate action against industrial units discharging contaminated effluents in river G...
06 Aug, 2015, 01.31 PM IST
Action soon against industrial units polluting Ganga: GovernmentThe government has launched the ambitious 'Namami Ganga' programme to rejuvenate the river which was fully funded by the Centre.
06 Aug, 2015, 01.27 PM IST
Delhi government mulls introducing 'smart comfort taxis', a cheaper alternative to auto rickshawsDelhi government is planning to introduce 'smart comfort taxis' which will not only be eco-friendly but also a cheaper alternative to auto ...
04 Jul, 2015, 03.54 PM IST
BJP top leaders review progress in 'Namami Gange' projectTop BJP leaders today reviewed the progress in the 'Namami Gange' project to which government has allotted a whopping Rs 20,000 crore.
30 Jun, 2015, 11.19 PM IST
Centre mulls herbal medicine units on banks of river Ganga in UttarakhandUttarakhand may soon open processing units of herbal medicines on the banks of the holy river, along with an 'Eco Task Force' of ex-service...
10 Jun, 2015, 03.12 PM IST
Government forms task force on capital goods to tackle irritantsThe govt had sought suggestions for the policy, looking to increase the sector's contribution to the total manufacturing activity to 20% fr...
17 May, 2015, 11.37 AM IST
Environmentalists uphold declaration of Ganga as World Heritage siteA group of environmentalists will be petitioning PM Modi to pursue with UNESCO for declaration of upper region of the holy river as a World...
22 Apr, 2015, 10.55 AM IST
Defence ministry approves proposal for raising of Ganga Task ForceThe MoD has approved 'in principle' a proposal for raising four battalions of Composite Eco Task Force named as Ganga Task Force, Rajya Sab...
02 Mar, 2015, 04.07 PM IST
Government sets up joint task force to boost mobile manufacturingICA in its budget recommendation has said that in absence of corrective measures, mobile exports from India will crash to zero in 2015.
29 Dec, 2014, 06.22 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee government promotes eco-tourism, sets up a boardA task force composed of a host of professional consultants and senior officials has been set up to implement the decision.
25 Aug, 2014, 03.21 PM IST
Poaching of wild animals a serious issue, says governmentTerming poaching of wild animals as a serious issue, govt said wildlife in the country is "under stress" with illegal trade in South East A...
16 Jul, 2014, 03.54 PM IST
Poaching of wild animals a serious issue: GovtTerming poaching of wild animals as a serious issue, government on Wednesday said wildlife in the country is "under stress" with illegal tr...
16 Jul, 2014, 02.00 PM IST
Tarun Gogoi expresses gratitude on Armed Forces Flag DayArmed Forces Flag Day was an occasion for the nation to express its gratitude and solidarity with the Armed Forces.
07 Dec, 2013, 05.05 PM IST
Uttarakhand becomes first state to have mining vigilance forceUttarakhand today constituted a Special Mining Vigilance Force to tackle illegal mining in ecologically sensitive zones along the Ganga and...
09 Oct, 2013, 07.21 PM IST
Earth care awards 2012: Celebrating the green champsNo nation can face the challenge of climate change alone. On that note, the fourth edition of the Earth Care Awards crossed borders to brin...
16 Sep, 2012, 08.30 AM IST
- Task force to bring Sunderbans in world tourism map
Sunderbans, the largest mangrove forests on earth, would be brought in the world tourism map and a task force had been created for the purp...
01 Feb, 2012, 06.16 PM IST
- 'Made in India' products to get preferential status in New Telecom Policy 2011
In order to boost manufacturing of indigenous equipment, the Centre may extend preferential status to 'Made in India' products in the New T...
21 Mar, 2011, 02.05 PM IST