News for 'environment clearance'

Lee returned to Sydney due to security concerns

Lee returned to Sydney due to security concerns

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Australian fast bowler Brett Lee' s management has confirmed that the security environment in India played a part in his decision to return to Sydney to have his surgically repaired elbow checked for the Indian Premier League.

3 aviation experts in race to become Jet Air's new CEO

3 aviation experts in race to become Jet Air's new CEO

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Among executives who have been approached are former president and CEO of IndiGo Aditya Ghosh, Wolfgang Prock Schauer, current president and Chief Operating Officer at IndiGo and Sanjay Kumar, Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer of IndiGo.

Want to be a professional drone pilot?

Want to be a professional drone pilot?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

There's a need to train 40,000 pilots over the next year-and-a-half.

New govt's plans show progressive mindset: Ficci

New govt's plans show progressive mindset: Ficci

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Ficci also said the new leadership is expected to recognise the industry concerns on land, labour and environment.

Govt may allot coal blocks in 'no-go' areas

Govt may allot coal blocks in 'no-go' areas

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

The government on Friday said that some of the coal blocks lying in the "no-go" areas, which could not be used for mining, may be shifted to the go-areas, a move to expedite clearance for ultra mega power projects.

Govt to relax approval system for food products

Govt to relax approval system for food products

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Around 11,500 ingredients have been put on the website for the public opinion.

CSE ups ante against Bt brinjal

CSE ups ante against Bt brinjal

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

Since this is an edible crop, it is even more important to ensure that there is no contamination of non-GM crops.

26,000-Mw Maharashtra projects may be delayed

26,000-Mw Maharashtra projects may be delayed

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Clearance only after impact analysis, says Jairam Ramesh.

Mumbai to get faster nod for redevelopment

Mumbai to get faster nod for redevelopment

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Mumbai is likely to be provided a special status under Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Act for faster clearance of projects meant for redevelopment of the financial capital.

Arbitrary powers at all levels biggest problem: Rahul Gandhi

Arbitrary powers at all levels biggest problem: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Admitting that corruption is the "biggest issue" that is "bleeding people dry", Rahul Gandhi on Saturday sought to reach out to the India Inc by saying that "arbitrary powers" were holding up projects.

'Steel: Expansions, import curbs on agenda'

'Steel: Expansions, import curbs on agenda'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

The minister said to protect the interest of domestic steel producers appropriate fiscal measures to curb the threat of cheap steel import and dumping should be taken soon.

India can get billions of dollars in FDI from Japan: Kochhar

India can get billions of dollars in FDI from Japan: Kochhar

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

All India needs to do is focus on making its business environment more friendly.

Posco given 'green' light, with riders

Posco given 'green' light, with riders

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

The company has obtained the stage-I forest clearance from the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests. Subject to fulfilment of the stage-I conditions in terms of mitigation measures, steps will be taken for the next stage of approval, said official sources.

'You can't build large dams in the Himalayas'

'You can't build large dams in the Himalayas'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

'We have been appealing to various governments for so many years that there should be no dams in the Himalayas, but no one listens.' 'Nature responded in its own way.'

Environmentalists see red over green sops

Environmentalists see red over green sops

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Under the proposed amendment to the environment clearance law, industries can expand simply by certifying that they are not polluting. Among the sectors that will benefit from this procedure are mining, power and petrochemicals, a range of manufacturing industries, in addition to dredging, shipping, port development, building and construction and industrial estates.

After blaming UPA for 'groups of ministers', Modi brings them back

After blaming UPA for 'groups of ministers', Modi brings them back

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

In its manifesto for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had criticised the Congress-led UPA regime for "policy and decision paralysis".

Making computers intelligent

Making computers intelligent

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Computers need to be trained to recognise images, says Devangshu Datta.

Tuticorin: 'People hate cops'

Tuticorin: 'People hate cops'

Rediff.com24 May 2018

'That was triggering stone-throwing.' 'So if the cops were not so visible, the chances of any violence is reduced.'

Adani plans an international airport at Mundra

Adani plans an international airport at Mundra

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

The conglomerate, which has received environmental clearance for the project, plans to invest around Rs 1,500 crore in it.

'Projects worth Rs 8.8 tln stalled but situation improving'

'Projects worth Rs 8.8 tln stalled but situation improving'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The government's stalled projects are predominantly in infrastructure.

A 'green' moves into MoEF but may not break from Javadekar's past

A 'green' moves into MoEF but may not break from Javadekar's past

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Anil Madhav Dave is a known conservationist but may have to fight green allegations.

Maharashtra to be most attractive biz destination in India: CM

Maharashtra to be most attractive biz destination in India: CM

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Looking to attract foreign investors to Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has promised them easier business environment and faster clearances as he works towards making his state the most preferred destination within India for investors.

Why govt should scrap Adani's Mundra plan

Why govt should scrap Adani's Mundra plan

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

By refusing permission for the proposed ship-breaking facility, India can send a categorical message to the foreign ship owning countries that they should keep their own waste and recycle

India Inc sees reforms push, better growth prospects: Icra

India Inc sees reforms push, better growth prospects: Icra

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Says operating environment for Indian corporate sector has improved during FY15

GVK may get to exit Rs 3,000-cr road project

GVK may get to exit Rs 3,000-cr road project

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Senior government officials said the company would be allowed a harmonious exit.

Budget: Which cars will cost more?

Budget: Which cars will cost more?

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The Finance Minister proposed a cess of 1 per cent on small petrol, LPG and CNG cars, 2.5 per cent on diesel cars of certain capacity.

Govt launches portal to better biz climate

Govt launches portal to better biz climate

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Sharma says efforts on to bring dissenting ministries on board eBiz platform.

Coastal road project for Mumbai gets approval

Coastal road project for Mumbai gets approval

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Coastal road will decongest the traffic of Mumbai and will create 91 hectares of green space.

Andhra to redraft Biotech Policy

Andhra to redraft Biotech Policy

Rediff.com10 May 2006

'Corruption' is being removed from India's political dictionary'

'Corruption' is being removed from India's political dictionary'

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Following is the Facebook post of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on one-year of the BJP-led NDA government.

Mother of all highway projects gets govt nod

Mother of all highway projects gets govt nod

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Rs 7 lakh crore will be invested to develop for over 80,000 km of highways including Bharatmala project in the next five years

PM sets up monitoring group to track big projects

PM sets up monitoring group to track big projects

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The Prime Minister directed that a special cell be created immediately in the Cabinet Secretariat.

Rift in Censor Board: Ashoke Pandit dubs Pahlaj Nihalani a 'tyrant'

Rift in Censor Board: Ashoke Pandit dubs Pahlaj Nihalani a 'tyrant'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Ashoke Pandit took to Facebook to slam Nihalani, saying Anushka Sharma's NH10 was a victim of his 'crass functioning'.

Amid the gloom, some good news for India Inc

Amid the gloom, some good news for India Inc

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Realising the importance of sustainable development, Indian companies are increasingly taking into account the environmental impact of businesses while taking decisions, industry body Confederation of Indian Industry said on Wednesday.

Vibrant Gujarat man is India Inc's PMO pointsman

Vibrant Gujarat man is India Inc's PMO pointsman

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Arvind Kumar Sharma, a 1988-batch IAS officer and one of the many joint secretaries in PMO, definitely wields some power.

Govt nods legislation for SEZs

Govt nods legislation for SEZs

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

The government on Wednesday cleared a major central legislation to provide duty free environment, single window clearance and more tax incentives to special economic zones to make exports the engine of economic growth.

Globalisation is making way for 'slowbalisation': Birla

Globalisation is making way for 'slowbalisation': Birla

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'While the march of globalisation is perhaps inevitable, what is certain is that the world is no longer flat as, the emerging pattern of trade is more regional. 'This new trend of 'slowbalisation' raises some questions that challenge conventional wisdom on how businesses should distribute their capacities,' Birla said.

Highlights of RBI's mid-quarter policy review

Highlights of RBI's mid-quarter policy review

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The Reserve Bank of India has kept the key short term lending rate (repo rate) unchanged at 7.25%.

HC orders demolition of Adarsh building

HC orders demolition of Adarsh building

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

t also stayed the order for 12 weeks to enable Adarsh Housing Society to file an appeal in the Supreme Court.

Is GM mustard a hazard for honey bees?

Is GM mustard a hazard for honey bees?

Rediff.com15 May 2018

There has been strong opposition from organisations influential with the government against approval to GM foods.