Conservationists have warned that the coronavirus pandemic could aggravate ocean pollution, as increasing number of ÔÇ£Covid wasteÔÇØ is found scattered across seabeds. Divers in France have found latex gloves, disposable masks and bottles of hand sanitiser, along with the usual litter. Earlier this year, Hong Kong had also found a clutter of discarded masks on the beaches.
Weeks after leaving the White House, former US President Donald Trump in his February 28 appearance hinted to contest the 2024 presidential elections. Addressing Florida’s the Conservative Political Action Conference, he attacked President Joe… read-more
TAGS: US, Donald Trump, Joe BIden, Republicans, Impeachment
The Centre has launched the sixth edition of the annual Swachh Survekshan as the Urban Affairs ministry awaits the Cabinet's approval for the phase-II of the Swachh Bharat Mission. Specifically focusing on sewage management in cities below 1 lakh… read-more
TAGS: Swatchh Bharat, Swacch Survekshan, Housing and Urban Affair Ministry, Cabinet, waste segregation
Recent media reports have revealed that Pakistan may allow cotton imports from India this week as a measure to restore bilateral trade. Reportedly, Pakistan is facing a shortage of cotton, which was taken to the cognisance of PM Imran Khan. Once… read-more
TAGS: Pakistan , India, Imran Khan, Cotton Imports, Ceasefire Agreement
The central government approves diversion of 140 hectares forest land for doubling railway lines despite strong protests to save Goa's Mollem. Out of the total, nearly 120ha of forest falls under Mollem's Bhagwan Mahavir National Park that will… read-more
TAGS: Goa, Mollem, Bhagwan Mahavir National Park, Collem, Margao
The Sri Lankan Government has planned to offer India and Japan a strategically located deep-rooted seaport. Seen as Lanka’s stance to balance the international ties with India and Japan, the decision came after Colombo almost pulled a deal last… read-more
TAGS: Sri Lanka, Sea Port, India, Japan, International Relation, China
Meghalaya Government has introduced a new electric vehicle policy 2021 to be implemented from April 1. Applicable for the next five years, the policy aims at ensuring 15% EVs in Meghalaya by 2025 to save roughly 50 lakh litres of fuel. Offering… read-more
TAGS: Electric Vehicles, Meghalaya, Meghalaya governmnet, EVs