India proverb of the day by Vishnu Sharma: ‘A wise enemy is better than a foolish friend’; Panchatantra’s lessons on choosing wisdom over blind loyaltyAn ancient Indian proverb of the day from the Panchatantra, 'A wise enemy is better than a foolish friend,' highlights the value of intelli...
01 May, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Himachal CM unveils Rs 1,500 support for Kinnaur women, geothermal project for PeoHimachal Pradesh celebrated its 79th Day with enthusiasm. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced significant welfare schemes and d...
15 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Iran-US war pushes polymer, resin prices up 60%; plastics exporters squeezed despite ceasefireFreight rates jump up to 10x, polymer prices rise 60%, while supply disruptions and supply chain delays strain MSMEs and the sector's expor...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Mars Inc to invest Rs 800 cr to expand its Telangana plantGlobal manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products Mars Inc has announced an investment of Rs 800 crore to commence ph...
25 Aug, 2023, 09.11 PM IST
Soon, policy to restrict pet coke imports: oil ministerThe statement follows reports that US-based oil refineries are exporting pet coke -- a carbon-rich solid material derived from oil refining...
02 Dec, 2017, 06.05 PM IST
Policy to restrict pet coke imports soon: PradhanUnion petroleum and natural gas minister Dharmendra Pradhan today said the government is planning to curb the imports of petroleum coke, al...
02 Dec, 2017, 05.30 PM IST
Centre may ban import of pet coke to curb pollutionBanning pet coke import would make users switch to alternatives such as coal and natural gas. It may also raise local prices of pet coke, s...
20 Nov, 2017, 12.56 AM IST
Pet names like Bhau, Bhayi, Babush rule Goa's political canvasD'Souza is contesting on BJP ticket from Mapusa constituency and Monserratte is challenging Manohar Parrikar-led party in his fiefdom of Pa...
23 Jan, 2017, 12.16 PM IST
Centre proposes strict rules to regulate pet shops in IndiaThe rules, once notified by the environment ministry after analyzing suggestions of stakeholders, will regulate, among other practices, the...
16 Dec, 2016, 08.51 PM IST
Government brings pet shops under environmental regulatory netIt will be mandatory for all pet shop owners to register themselves with the State Animal Welfare Board of the respective State Government.
16 Dec, 2016, 06.52 PM IST
Health ministry backs use of PET medicine bottlesThe Drugs Technical Advisory Board had in May called for a ban on PET for bottling medicines used by children and pregnant women.
12 Aug, 2016, 04.43 AM IST
Plastic industry opposes ban on alcohol sale in PET bottlesPlastic packaging is dangerous to human health and the country liquor and country made foreign liquor cannot be sold in such bottles.
12 Feb, 2016, 12.28 PM IST
Stray dogs defiling PMs Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, remove them: NGO tells Delhi HCA bench of Chief Justice G Rohini & Justice Jayant Nath was told that human life was more precious than that of street animals, so they be ...
22 Jul, 2015, 08.06 PM IST
Govt approves programme to safety of medical devicesThe government has approved "materio vigilance" programme to assess safety of medical devices, the Rajya Sabha was informed.
28 Apr, 2015, 07.50 PM IST
Minister in Madhya Pradesh wants Tiger to be allowed as petsThe minister should have boned up on the captivity conservation debate regarding the giant panda before proposing her pet project.
09 Mar, 2015, 07.16 AM IST
BJP alleges Rs 341.32 crore revenue loss in BiharUnder the scheme bids were approved to 17 companies at differential rates from Rs. 3.69 to Rs. 4.66 per 200 ML PET bottles, the BJP claimed.
09 Dec, 2014, 05.15 PM IST
AIPMA asks government to lift ban on PET bottles for drug packagingAIPMA has raised objections against government notification prohibiting use of polyethylene terephthalate or plastic containers for primary...
16 Nov, 2014, 01.16 PM IST