SC bans mining within 1 km of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries across India

New Delhi, Nov 13 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursaday directed that no mining activity will take place within national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and within one kilometre from their boundaries, extending the restriction across the entire country. Reiterating its earlier order dated April 26, 2023, the court observed that although the restriction was initially imposed…

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Padma Shri awardee Vanajeevi Ramaiah dies at 85

Khammam (Telangana), Apr 12 (UNI) Padma Shri awardee and renowned environmentalist ‘Vanajeevi’ Ramaiah died in his native village, Reddipalli, in this district in the early hours of Saturday due to a heart attack. He was 85 and is survived by his wife Janamma and four children. Known for his deep love for nature, Ramaiah had…

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BHEL team wins prestigious gold

By BHEL Correspondent Bhopal: Quality Circle No. 631 (Energy) from the STM department of BHEL Bhopal has earned international acclaim by winning a gold medal at the International Quality Circle Competition 2025 held in Taipei, Taiwan. The achievement highlights the organisation’s strong dedication to fostering innovation, teamwork and operational excellence. In a felicitation ceremony held…

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England name squad for India series

London, June 13 (UNI) England have named a 14-member squad for their upcoming T20I series against India, with star spinner Sophie Ecclestone making her much-anticipated return. Ecclestone, ranked No.1 and No.4 in the ICC Women’s ODI & T20I Bowler Rankings respectively, returns following her temporary break from cricket. The England squad, who are already brimming…

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Seven PWD engineers suspended

Bhopal, June 29 (UNI) Seven engineers of the PWD, including two Chief Engineers and two Executive Engineers, have been suspended in connection with the faulty 90-degree turn constructed on a new road overbridge in the Aishbagh area of Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh. The 90-degree turn on the bridge construed above railway lines attracted a lot…

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Himachal Pradesh HC grants bail to IAS officer Harikesh Meena in Vimal Negi suicide case; probe by CBI to continue

Shimla, Dec 24 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh High court on Wednesday granted bail to IAS officer in the alleged abetment to suicide case of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) Chief Engineer Harikesh Meena holding that CBI had not establish his prima facie involvement at this stage. Pronouncing its decision on an application where orders had…

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