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New Delhi: The Government has informed Lok Sabha that 13,437 companies were prosecuted for non compliance of provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 during the last three years i.e. during the years 2006-07, 2007-08 and 2008-09.

New Delhi: The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee has accorded approval for conducting genetic engineering tests on Genetically modified (GM) crops. They include cotton, rice, okra, brinjal, potato, groundnut, tomato, corn, cabbage, cauliflower, mustard and sorghum for generation of biosafety data. GEAC is the apex body notified under the 'Rules for Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro Organisms/ Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells 1989' of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

New Delhi: The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee in consultation with eminent scientists would draw up fresh protocols for specific tests to establish the safety of Bt. Brinjal before commercialization of Bt brinjal is allowed.

New Delhi: The pollution load on rivers has increased over the years due to rapid urbanisation and industrialization.

New Delhi: A total of 48 proposals from Gujarat regarding setting up of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have been accorded formal approval out of which 30 have been notified. A total of 10 SEZs are already exporting.

New Delhi: The funds released to tea gardens under the Special Purpose Tea Fund (SPTF) by way of loan and subsidy during the years 2007-08 and 2008-09 were Rs.16.01 crores and Rs.35.36 crores respectively. During the current year 2009-10 (up to December, 2009), Rs.25.07 crores was released to the tea gardens under SPTF.

New Delhi: The Government will conduct detailed surveys and analysis to ascertain habitat suitability, etc. for reintroduction of cheetah in the country. So far, no decision on reintroduction of Cheetah in India has been taken.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have pledged to continue working closely together and jointly mobilize their resources to promote sustainable growth, fight poverty, and protect the environment in the Asia and Pacific region.

After a short break, Haryana's infamous khap (caste) panchayats are back in action. Their Taliban-like diktats are acquiring not only violent and menacing form but are also becoming a play ground of property usurpers.