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Addressing the deficiencies in the Insecticides Act, 1968

20 farmers die of pesticide poisoning in Maharashtra; over 1,800 affected

posted by Jawwad Kazi 13th Oct 2017

‘Living Will’ can take effect only if a medical board certifies a person condition is irreversible: Supreme Court

Bench says it would lay down guidelines for drafting living wills and how it can be authenticated. It has reserved the case for judgment.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 12th Oct 2017

Ganga won't be clean before March 2019, says Minister

As per the original plan, cleaning the Ganga was inextricably linked to ensuring that ecological flows —or a minimum quantity of water at various stretches— were maintained.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 12th Oct 2017

Cabinet nod for natural gas cargo-swap deal with Japan

The Cabinet approved a cargo-swapping arrangement with Japan as part of a broader bilateral pact to create a gas exchange that could reduce India’s logistical costs for natural gas import.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 12th Oct 2017

225 companies pulled up for e-waste rules violations

Nearly 225 companies that manufacture electronic goods served notice by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPC) for not complying with electronic-waste procurement norms

posted by Jawwad Kazi 12th Oct 2017