Don’t Divest Government stake in Air India : Panel
The parliamentary panel is likely to tell the government not to divest government stake in Air India, which should be given at least five years to revive and its debt written off.
Govt readies social security scheme with pension and insurance cover, aims for universal coverage
The central government is readying the blueprint for a social security scheme that is specifically aimed as a safety net for workers in the informal labour sector.
Mankidia denied habitat in Simlipal
Mankidia, one of the 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) in Odisha, were denied habitat rights inside the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) under the historic Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006
Concern over lack of teachers(Parliamentary Standing Committee Report)
The Parliamentary Standing Committee Expressed serious concern over the shortage of teaching staff and delays in key recruitments in higher educational institutions
Birds double at Okhla reserve, reveals Asian Water bird Census
Two fold increase in the number of birds spotted,
Oceans losing oxygen, can damage marine life: study
A latest study published in journal ‘Science’
Chemical ban helping ozone hole recover: Nasa
An international ban on chlorine-containing man-made chemicals called chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), has resulted in about 20% less ozone depletion.
Kerala battles a new health risk
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is emerging as a major concern in the health as well as allied sectors such as veterinary, dairy, fisheries and poultry.
10% gender gap in Jan Dhan accounts: study
The World Bank’s policy research working paper ‘Making It Easier to Apply for a Bank Account: A Study of the Indian Market’ (2017).
Medaram’s Jatara to get national tag
Central government is likely to declare Medaram’s Sammakka-Sarakka/Saralamma Jatara a national festival this year.