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Film units under I&B Ministry to be merged

  The Information and Broadcasting (I&B) ministry plans to merge its various film units, a move aimed at realigning its resources to enhance efficiency, an official said.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 14th Jan 2018

Historians oppose Monuments Bill

Historians and archaeologists have expressed concern over amendments proposed to the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (1958).

posted by Jawwad Kazi 14th Jan 2018

Government analysing FDI data

In order to ensure the enhanced technology transfer, local value-addition and innovation, Centre is analysing foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to introduce specific provisions in the new industrial policy and the FDI Policy.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 14th Jan 2018

Sikkim allows people to forge fraternal ties with trees

Sikkim, one of the cleanest and greenest north-eastern States is keen to not just preserve its forest cover but also forge amity between people and trees.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 14th Jan 2018

Pesticides threatened salmon, whales: study

Scientists in the U.S. have determined that a family of widely used pesticides poses a threat to dozens of endangered and threatened species, including Pacific salmon, Atlantic sturgeon and Puget Sound orcas.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 14th Jan 2018