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Delhi: PWD, Forest department have failed to adopt proper methodology, says NGT
The observation came after the counsel for PWD told the Tribunal that it was not possible for it to save or transplant trees that will be felled during construction of elevated road project.
'The view is nice up here', Mars Orbiter beams back 1st images
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) uploaded one of the photos to its Facebook page, showing an orange crater-marked surface with dark holes, taken from a height of 7,300 km.
India to contribute USD 12 million to UN to fight Ebola
India on Thursday announced USD 12 million contribution to the United Nations to help it fight the deadly Ebola virus in the African continent.
Vespa launches the limited editon Elegante in India at Rs 78,999
The cosmetic changes to the Elegante over the Vespa VX on which it is based include a new chrome grille, chrome guard kit and a front bumper guard.
'Make in India' launch: As it happened
The campaign is expected to give a collective thrust to manufacturing in India and will seek greater foreign investment in the country.
My parents were not okay with the idea: Sonali Raut on participating in 'Bigg Boss 8'
Sonali Raut, who is among the 15 contestants in the 'Bigg Boss' house, said her parents were not happy with her decision to join the eighth season of the controversial reality show.
Nigeria military claims Boko Haram leader dead
Nigeria's military claimed for the first time that Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau was dead.
SC accepted our suggestion on coal block cancellation: Sriprakash Jaiswal
"The Supreme Court has accepted our (previous UPA government) suggestion that all the coal block which were allocated since 1993 be cancelled," Jaiswal said.
J&K government asks employees to return to work
"According to General Administrative Department, the employees of the state government who have not resumed their duties till date are directed to report at their respective places of postings immediately," an official spokesman said.
Age at first drink linked to binge drinking risk
The study found that starting to use alcohol at an early age and quickly progressing to drinking to intoxication jointly are related to underage alcohol use and binge drinking.
Gasquet, Seppi reach Shenzhen Open quarters
Richard Gasquet of France saved all six break points he faced in defeating Gilles Muller 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the Shenzhen Open quarters.
BJP asks MPs, MLAs to help in flood-hit Meghalaya, Assam
The BJP chief condoled the loss of lives and voiced concern over damage to property and promised all possible help to those affected.
Asian Games squash: Indian women inch closer towards medal with twin wins
Chinappa and Anaka won their matches after India number one Pallikal lost the opening singles to Annie Au in five gruelling games.
Punjab: 645 teachers to be promoted as headmasters
An official spokesperson said that direction to this effect was given by the Chief Minister during a meeting with a delegation of Mulazam Wing Punjab led by its President-cum-Chairman Surinder Singh Pehalwan.
Asian Games: India's hopes fading fast after poor start
India finished eighth on the medals table at the 2002 and 2006 Asiads and improved to sixth in Guangzhou, bagging 65 medals.
Asian Games tennis: Natasha Palha goes down fighting in women's singles
Palha fought hard against Thailand's Noppawan Lertcheewakaran before losing 5-7, 3-6 in one hour and 55 minutes in the second round contest.