-Down to Earth Groundwater contaminated with arsenic is extensively used for irrigation and finds its way into the food chain Arsenic contamination in groundwater has Been a growing concern in several parts of the country. Now, the chemical has found its way into the food chain — mainly rice, wheat and potato — a recent study has found. Ashok Kr Ghosh, one of the leading scientists of the team that led the research...
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Fifteen RTI information commissioners write to CJI, urge action against courts staying orders of information commissioners
-Leaflet.in IN a letter dated September 9, 2021 by a group of 15 sitting and retired information commissioners addressed to the Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana, the problem of high courts staying the orders of Information Commissioners has Been highlighted, and the Supreme Court has Been urged to take action on the same. In the letter, the information commissioners requested that directions be given to courts across the country to not...
More »Crop residue management: Innovative solutions can douse farm fires -Manjit S Kang
-The Tribune It must be recognised that a practice that has Been going on for over 50 years cannot be stopped at once. Farmers need economically viable solutions. Farmers should have the choice to adopt a solution that best suits them. A sustainable agricultural system is one that produces abundant food without depleting the earth’s resources and without polluting the environment. Thus, it is best if crop stubble is incorporated into...
More »Over 12,000 in grip of viral fever in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad
-IANS/ Business Standard More than 12,000 people in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad district are suffering from viral fever, according to the state health department officials. Firozabad: More than 12,000 people in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad district are suffering from viral fever, according to the state health department officials. Four more deaths have Been reported from the district in the past 24 hours, taking the toll to 114 that includes 88 children. The deaths have continued despite...
More »700 life convicts in TN to be granted premature release
-The Hindu CM M.K. Stalin, who made the announcement in the Assembly on Monday, also said cases registered by the previous government against those who protested against NEET and TASMAC shops, would be withdrawn Chennai: Seven hundred life convicts, who have Been serving their term for long in prisons across the State, will be released on the occasion of the birth anniversary of late former Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai on September 15,...
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