Mangrove cover registers healthy growth

The India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2017, released by the Forest Survey of India , shows that there has been a net increase of 37 sq. km of mangrove cover across Andhra Pradesh since 2015.

Ban imposed on new borewells in 67 villages

Srikakulam district administration in Andhra Pradesh imposed a ban on new borewells in 67 villages which come under five mandals of Laveru, Ranasthalam, Etcherla, Pondu and G.Sigadam where groundwater was exploited indiscriminately in the last few years.

Iranian President’s visit to India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held “substantive” talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to boost cooperation in key areas of security, trade and energy, after which the two sides signed nine pacts, including one on double taxation avoidance.

River water dispute between Rajasthan and Haryana Resolved

Rajasthan will get its full share of 1.119 billion cusec metres of water from the Yamuna, with the Upper Yamuna Review Committee deciding over the weekend that 1,917 cusecs water will be released from the Tajewala headworks to Jhunjhunu, Churu and Sikar districts for drinking and irrigation.

Jail Reforms- Empowerment in Tihar jail

A product named ‘Wah-O’ a perfume brand was launched by Tihar jail to provide opportunities to inmates to become economically independent and “productive members” of society.