Fall in crude prices responsible for dip in exports: Commerce MinistryA top official in Commerce Ministry today attributed the declines to sharp fall in fuel prices overseas, which led to a dip in petroleum pr...
- Govt assures full support to industry on dispute resolutions
J K Daddo suggested that if WTO Dispute Resolution Mechanism is followed, disputes can be settled amicably, CII said in a statement.
- Centre encourages IT companies to focus emerging markets
The government is encouraging Indian IT companies to focus on emerging markets for steady growth in the sector.
Delhi plans more green cover for capitalExpanding the green cover in the vicinity of the national capital, the Delhi government has ambitious plans to develop nine new "forest cit...
- Delhi govt to force plastic makers to recycle
But, last week it got a shot in the arm to rein in units violating plastic recycling and manufacturing rules after the Delhi High Court ord...
HC bans plastic bags in all city marketsExtending the ban on plastic bags to all markets, the High Court also directed the Centre to constitute a committee for setting standards f...
- Cell towers under pollution watch
The city's cellphone services could get a jolt if the Delhi Pollution Control Committee's latest move to curb noise and air pollution is ta...
- Delhi govt mops up over Rs 10 cr through environment cess
Delhi government has mopped up over Rs 10 crore through environment cess on diesel in the three months since February.
- 'Better plastic recycling best way out'
A three member government committee recently informed the high court that a complete ban on plastic bags was not required in the Capital.
- Waste not: It means more power
The MCD and NDMC have undertaken composting of solid waste by enhancing capacity at their present plants under one project and converting i...
- Delhi govt to impose environment fee on diesel
The Delhi government has decided to impose an environment fee on the sale of diesel at Re 0.25 paisa per litre and use the garnered funds t...
- MCD to generate power from waste
The MCD has worked out a Rs 170 crore investment plan for removal and segregation of municipal solid waste from which power could be genera...