Monthly Archives: September 2010
Rajiv Gandhi was indirectly responsible for demolition of Babri Masjid: French author
Ahead of the court verdict on Ayodhya dispute, a French writer on India says it would be a moment of reckoning and an opportunity for Indian leadership to bring Muslims back into mainstream.
Govt calls for peace after Babri verdict
Fearing trouble over the upcoming judgment by the Allahabad High Court on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit, the government on Thursday appealed to the people to maintain equanimity and tranquility following the verdict, which is expected on September 24.
Not climate, we must change
Sangita Jindal, Chairperson of JSW Foundation. The snow-capped mountains, the pine and the deodar trees reaching out to the sky, clear streams meandering through with an unhurried elegance, the twittering of birds amid a golden sunset and even a waft … Continue reading
World powers to tackle climate amid skepticism
The 17 nations responsible for 80 percent of carbon emissions blamed for global warming will seek to unblock stalled climate negotiations next week but analysts expect little progress.
Climate change focus shifts to “post-Cancun”: Ramesh
Noting that “no major breakthrough” was possible at the climate change conference in Cancun, environment minister Jairam Ramesh said that the focus of the international community had now shifted to what measures needed to be taken “post-Cancun”.
Sustainable Planning of Municipalities-II
BY NANDKUMAR KAMAT BY April 2011, Goa would have urban population reaching 60 per cent with a projected 70 census towns. The trend of urbanisation in Goa has defied all predictions after liberation. Whereas the rest of the country showed … Continue reading
Village groups call upon state, central govts to scrap anti-people policies
Representatives of village groups which met at a meet organised by the Goenchea Xetkarancho Ekvott called upon the state and Union governments to immediately scrap all the anti-people policies with regard to mining, real estate, tourism and industries, which have … Continue reading
Scheme to encourage farmers to grow local vegetables
With support from the government, local farmers in selective places are given the opportunity to boost food security. They will be encouraged to cultivate vegetables for mass consumption.
Goa Agriculture Act opens up opportunities for farmers
The Goa Agriculture Produce Marketing (Development and Regulation) Act 2007, (Goa Agriculture Act) which was passed three years ago but is yet to be implemented, has now been modified by the government with some attractive features.
By 2021, Indians will live 6 years more, says govt
By 2021, an average Indian will live around six years more than he or she did in 2001. According to the Union health ministry’s latest projections, the life expectancy at birth (LEB)—the average number of years to be lived by … Continue reading