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- Thrust to consensus on biodiversity initiative

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28/02/1998

Representatives from 14 countries of the South and South-east Asian region have prepared a statement asking the Government representatives attending the Fourth Conference of Parties (COP-4) to the

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-Peru to continue controversial family planning programme

The Peruvian government on Thursday said it would continue a controversial family planning programme that includes the sterilisation of poor women but added there would be restrictions.The policy

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-Marauding elephants bring Bihar villagers to the road

There is little evidence of the elections taking place all over the country in Sisai and its adjoining villages in Gumla and Rancho districts, where people are instead grappling with the menace of

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- Audio-broadcasting satellites will invade space

Before the clock ticks away into the next millennium, space will be invaded by unique audio-braodcasting satellites, meant solely for the developing nations, Dr. U.R.Rao, member of the Space

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- HUDCO project found violating Delhi master plan

Additional district judge R S Arya in a judgement observed that it could be prima facie held that the community centre developed by HUDCO at Andrewsgunj in New Delhi were violative of master plan and

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28/02/1998
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- Agriculture ministry to take action against mosquito mat manufacturers

The agriculture ministry plans to take action against mosquito mat manufacturers who have violated the Insecticide Act, 1968 by allegedly using perfumes not mentioned in their Registration

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Smarter mines

US Navy will modify its Quickstrike naval mines so that they can disable enemy mines and clear a safe passage for its ships. The mine is usually dropped from a fighter aircraft. As it falls, air

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27/02/1998
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ILLEGAL MINING

The Supreme Court has summoned the chief secretary of Uttar Pradesh to clarify about illegal mining activities in state forests. The order was issued by a division bench while hearing a public

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WASTE WATCHDOG

A Committee has been set by the Supreme Court to study various aspects of urban solid water management in the country. The Court has directed the panel to submit its report by June 30 this year. Asim

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