National Press Day- Intermediary platforms must compensate conventional media for using its content: I&B Minister
New Delhi: The efforts of the conventional media in content creation should be suitably compensated by the intermediary platforms using them, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister AshwiniVaishnaw said on Saturday as he acknowledged media’s contributions to India’s freedom struggle and in preserving democracy during the “dark days” of Emergency. Virtually addressing an event to mark […]
Earth’s projected warming hasn’t improved for 3 years, UN climate talks still pushing
Baku (Azerbaijan): For the third straight year, efforts to fight climate change haven’t lowered projections for how hot the world is likely to get — even as countries gather for another round of talks to curb warming, according to an analysis on Thursday. At the United Nations climate talks, hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan, nations are […]
SBM-U 2.0: CS assesses implementation of city sanitation, waste management works
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday chaired a meeting of Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) to take appraisal of the progress made in implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission Urban (SBM-U) 2.0 aiming at scientific disposal of waste and achieving the garbage-free status for all cities in India. Those who were present include Principal Secretary […]
Tourism activities negatively impacted Himalayan brown bear habitat in Kashmir: JKPCC to NGT
New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal has been informed that tourism activities and tunnelling projects in Kashmir’s Sonamarg have negatively impacted the habitat of the Himalayan brown bear. Earlier, while hearing the issue of the depleting habitat of the Himalayan brown bear because of the several reasons, including the unplanned disposal and treatment of waste […]
3,500 special trains operated to manage rush of 6 cr travellers during festivals: Railways
New Delhi: Six crore passengers travelled during the festive season of Diwali and Chhath Puja and 3,500 special trains were operated to manage the rush, the Northern Railway said. Over 3 crore passengers travelled only on November 4, which is more than the combined population of Australia and New Zealand, Northern Railway (NR) said in […]
Government committed to enhance sports facilities: Satish Sharma
Visits Zaznar ground Brane-Nishat, assesses sports infrastructural needs SRINAGAR: Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, along with MLA Khanyar, Ali Muhammad SagarSaturday visited Zaznar ground Brane-Nishat and assessed the sports related infrastructural needs in the area. The Minister was apprised of several issues including levelling of playfield, construction of pavillion, washrooms and fencing. […]
50-60 pc cancer cases detected in India annually are preventable, say Oncologists
Mumbai: Around 1.4 million cases of cancer are detected in India annually, of which 50 to 60 per cent are preventable through lifestyle changes, awareness and vaccination, oncologists said here on Friday. “We have an average of about 1.4 million new cancer patients being diagnosed every year. But 50-60 per cent of those can be […]
India’s climate policies expected to reduce CO2 emissions by around 4 billion tonnes by 2030: Report
New Delhi: India’s current climate policies are projected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around four billion tonnes between 2020 and 2030, and drive a 24-per cent reduction in coal-based power generation, according to a new report. This is significant considering the fast-developing South Asian country, now the fifth-largest economy in the world, had committed […]
SC permits LMV driving licence holders to drive transport vehicles weighing up to 7,500 kg
New Delhi: In a significant ruling benefiting commercial drivers, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held that individuals holding a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence are eligible to drive transport vehicles with a weight not exceeding 7,500 kg. The judgment from a five-judge Constitution bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, offers clarity on […]
All pvt properties don’t form ‘material resources’ of community: SC
Says it can’t be taken over by state New Delhi: In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court by a majority of 7:2 on Tuesday held all private properties cannot form part of “material resources of the community” empowering states to take them over for distribution to serve “common good” under the Constitution. The judgement of […]
