A new analysis by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), the New Delhi-based think tank, says that the problem of air pollution is growing steadily in the states of India’s northeast, putting paid to the impression of pristine blue skies and clean air that people usually have about this region. “The current obsession with high pollution concentration in the Indo-Gangetic Plain and in overall northern India overshadows and sidelines the early signs of the crisis in our northeastern states in the national discourse on air pollution and public health. Weak and inadequate air quality monitoring and paucity of data do…
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Referring to global concerns towards growing influence of cryptocurrencies, International Monetary Fund (IMS) Chief Economist Gita Gopinath cautioned that it is not wise to ban such currencies, but she stressed the need to evolve a global policy towards regulating cryptocurrencies. Gita, who will soon take over as the Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, comments on cryptocurrencies, during her visit to New Delhi, gained significance, in view of the Government of India move to come out with a bill before the Parliament, to regulate cryptocurrencies. Speaking at an event organized by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), she…
Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu, today called for making people ‘key partners’ in the campaign for ‘TB Mukt Bharat’ by 2025. “More than any other disease, community engagement is vital to completely eliminate TB”, he stressed. Observing that the impact of tuberculosis is disproportionately felt on the vulnerable sections of society, he called for a massive mobilization of resources and multi-sectoral interventions to eradicate TB. He said the goal of eliminating TB totally can be achieved only if it was given the shape of a people’s movement and called upon public representatives at all levels to involve people in the ‘Jan Andolan’. He…
India’s thrust on expanding port handling infrastructure, development of value chain involving key stakeholders along with efforts to explore new opportunities in countries or markets for rice exports in the last couple of years have led to a huge spike in rice exports. Notwithstanding logistical challenges posed by COVID19 pandemic, India continues to expand its rice exports footprint in the African, Asian and European Union markets, thus having the largest share in global rice trade. The robust global demand also helped India’s growth in rice exports. In 2020-21, India’s rice exports (Basmati and Non-Basmati) rose by a huge 87 per…
As Myanmar’s generals look for revenues to prop up their new dictatorship following the February 1 coup, there’s one source of money they can count on: natural gas projects backed by foreign investors including France’s Total and Chevron of the US, South Korea’s Posco and Malaysia’s Petronas. Now, international civil society is building pressure on multinational corporations to resist from providing financial support to the Myanmar military regime. The Myanmar military receives about half of its funding from oil and gas revenues. Cutting this flow of blood money from the oil companies Chevron, Total, and Posco is crucial to ending…
The house of human rights defender Rasoul Bodaghiwas raided by iran security officers in Tehran, on December 11, during which he was physically assaulted and arrested. During the arrest, security officers confiscated his and his wife’s communication devices. He was also denied the right to wear appropriate clothing. He is reportedly held in Evin 209 Ward. However, the nature of the charges against the teachers’ rights defender remains unknown until now. The family’s attempts to get his clothes and prescription glasses delivered to him have also been unsuccessful so far. Bodaghi is a member of the board of directors of the Iran’s…
Winter smog and the accompanying severe air pollution is a problem that is usually associated with the Delhi-NCR region – but a latest analysis by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has found that when pollution spikes during winter, entire northern India experiences smog episodes. “This analysis has put a spotlight on the cities of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and NCR to understand the synchronised pattern of pollution during winter when atmospheric changes entrap pollution across the region. This shows even smaller cities with lower annual average levels, record pollution levels that are as bad or even worse…
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has recalled the great valour and sacrifice by the Muktijoddhas, Biranganas and bravehearts of the Indian Armed Forces on the 50th Vijay Diwas. Shri Modi has also said that the presence of Rashtrapati Ji in Dhaka on this occasion is of special significance to every Indian. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “On the 50th Vijay Diwas, I recall the great valour and sacrifice by the Muktijoddhas, Biranganas and bravehearts of the Indian Armed Forces. Together, we fought and defeated oppressive forces. Rashtrapati Ji’s presence in Dhaka is of special significance to every Indian.”…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and address the All India Mayors’ Conference, being organised by the Department of Urban Development, Uttar Pradesh in Varanasi on December 17 at 10:30 AM via video conferencing. Mayors from various states across the country will participate in the conference. The theme of the Conference is “New Urban India”. It has been the constant endeavour of the Prime Minister to ensure ease of living in urban areas. The government has launched multiple schemes and initiatives to address the issues of dilapidated urban infrastructure and lack of amenities. A special focus of these efforts has been the state…
With the administration of 60,12,425 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 135.25 Cr (1,35,25,36,986) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,41,93,269 sessions, states Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The recovery of 7,948 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients (since the beginning of the pandemic) to 3,41,54,879. Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.38%,highest since March 2020. Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 15,000 Daily New Cases that has been reported for the last 49 days now. 7,974 new cases were reported in the…