PM Modi Approves Rs. 25,703 Crore Exhibition Centre in Dwarka
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved the proposals of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion. The proposals include development of an Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (ECC)…
58 NGOs Urge U.S. to Impose Economic Sanctions on Burma
Fifty-eight NGOs have written a letter to the U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin to impose targeted economic sanctions on Burma (a.k.a. Myanmar).…
New Committee Formed to Control Air Pollution in Delhi
A seven-member committee headed by the Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has been constituted to continuously monitor the short-term and long-term solutions to air pollution. The Committee…
Connectivity Projects between India and Bangladesh Launched
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, the Bangladesh Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, and the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, today jointly inaugurated a series of connectivity projects…
How to Protect Yourself from Deadly Pollution in Delhi
India’s Health Ministry has issued a health advisory in view of the severe air pollution in Delhi. People have been advised the following: 1. Remain indoors if you have breathing…
UNICEF Announces 20 Finalists for Climate Comic Contest
UNICEF has announced the finalists for its inaugural Climate Comic Contest for which children and youth were invited to design and submit comic characters with special powers to fight climate…