The Indian Leather industry has become one of the few in the world that has commercially produced enzyme-assisted leather dehairing process, according to the Director of the Central Leather Research

A global conference being held in Bangalore next month is expected to frame international guidelines for the conservation and non-destructive use of medicinal plants. The conference comes exactly ten

The Kerala Minister for Irrigation and Labour, Mr. V.P. Ramakrishna Pillai, has said that a three-member panel, comprising the State Irrigation Secretary, Finance Secretary and Managing Director of

The Supreme Court has ordered an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) into the timber scandal in Bastar district of Madhya Pradesh. This was part of the interim orders given by

The recently-acquired replacement satellite for Insat-2D is all set for use. The Arab communications satellite, now renamed Insat-2DT, will augment the Insat system capacity and its 26 transponders

There is greater awareness towards environmental protection among iron ore mines in the State, according to the Mines Environment and Mineral Conservation Council.The council encompasses areas

Hong Kong said on Friday it would end a ban on fresh chicken imports early next month as a "bird flu" outbreak which prompted the ban appears to have been contained.The Government would end the ban

The Haryana State Assembly has passed the Non-biodegradable Garbage (Control)Bill to prevent throwing or deposition of non-biodegradable garbage in public drains, roads and places open to public view

The Ministry of Rural Areas and Employment is proposing to restructure the Millions Well Scheme (MWS) by making it a beneficiary-oriented scheme for enhancing the agricultural productivity levels of

The Madras High Court granted permission to the State Pollution Control Board to permit 434 dyeing and bleaching units, situated at Karur in Tamil Nadu, which were closed down following orders from

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