States allocation: panel sticks to 2011 census
The 15th Finance Commission(FC) will be using data from 2011 census for the devolution of taxes.Few states have expressed concern over the decision as it would result in lower resource …
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Eco Circuit: Pathanamthitta – Gavi – Vagamon – Thekkady’ Inaugurated
Union Minister for Tourism has inaugurated Eco Circuit: Pathanamthitta – Gavi – Vagamon – Thekkady at Vagamon, Kerala. Eco Circuit is one of the thematic circuits identified for development under …
Read MoreMaharashtra, where a high-speed train corridor puts spotlight on a Flamingo sanctuary
India’s ambitious bullet train project between Ahmedabad-Mumbai has been given wildlife clearance even though it encroaches upon a Thane Creek flamingo sanctuary and the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, the home …
Read MoreThe last of the elusive pangolins
The pangolin, which can be found all over India,especially North eastern states seems threatened as they are killed mercilessly because of its meat delicacy and scales, which are said to …
Read MoreIran to promote Chabahar as curbs will hit main port
India and Iran will organise the “Chabahar Day” conference on February 26 as Iranian government is planning to promote the port highlighting the potential of the Chabahar port beyond India-Afghan …
Read MoreCoking coal handling suspended at Goa port
The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has suspended coking coal handling operations at Mormugao Port. The decision has been taken due to deteriorating air quality at the port town …
Read MoreDEPWD organises regional conference on Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation scheme (DDRS) at Kolkata
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has organised a “Regional Conference on Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) at Kolkata. DDRS aims …
Read MoreKulbhushan Jadhav espionage case: India, Pakistan to fight it out in U.N. court
India will appeal at International court of justice(ICJ),UN’s top court to order Pakistan to take an alleged Indian spy off death row. Kulbhushan Jadhav, an Indian national was convicted of …
Read MoreNASA heading back to the moon
NASA will set foot on the moon ‘by 2028’ for the first time since Apollo 17 and plans to make a sustainable colony so astronauts can regularly travel back and …
Read MoreAntibiotic-resistant NDM-1 gene found in pristine Arctic
Scientists have detected antibiotic resistant (AR) gene NDM-1(New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase) in pristine high Arctic region(Kongsfjorden region of Svalbard),one of the earth’s most remote spots.It clearly indicates the extent of globalisation …
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