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Criminalising dissent

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10/05/1998

Food slander laws in the U.S. : Citizens have become even more concerned about food safety and other health-related agricultural issues. In the US, some 80% of consumers have expressed concern about

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Pollution policy is unfair burden, states tell E.P.A

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10/05/1998

US state governments and major industrial groups are challenging a new Environmental Protection Agency policy intended to insure that minority neighborhoods are not saddled with an unfair share of

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'Dolly' cow dies

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10/05/1998

The clonning community suffered a setback after a South African 'supercow' which scientists wanted to clone for her ability to produce more than 100 litres of milk a day, died when an experiment

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Transparent policy for speedy eco clearance of projects soon

The Union environment ministry will soon release a "transparent" policy to speed up environment clearance for various projects. It will consider concerns of environmentalists and efforts will be made

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Project to breed tigers in captivity

The Bannerghatta National Park will set up a unique "remote" monitoring project to breed tigers in captivity to achieve cent per cent birth rate of tiger cubs, park Deputy director for forest

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Auto drivers warned of pollution hazards

Autorickshaw drivers of the Chennai city were given an insight into the hazards posed by vehicular pollution to health and environment, at a workshop here today. Addressing participants, Mr. A.

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Male teens at higher HIV risk

study : Male teen-agers engage in risky behaviour associated with HIV infection more than previously thought, and they are also much more willing to report such behavior if the survey is administered

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- Greens see red over Maneka's project

A bear orphanage, proposed to be set up in the Asola reserve forest on the Delhi ridge, has incurred the wrath of green activists. The NGO Forum for the NCR is planning direct action against the

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- Seeping death

Safe drinking water, sanitation and a healthy living environment remain a dream for the survivors of the Bhopal gas tragedy of December 3, 1984 , that claimed 16,000 lives. Today over 1.5 lakh people

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Geetanjali Solar warms up to rural Bengal

For Geetanjali Solar Enterprise (GSE), specialising in non-conventional energy devices, West Bengal's non-electrified villages represent its target market, offering a vast potential for products such

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