In a big relief to non-profit making organisations facing closure threat, the government is likely to allow NGOs to operate from residential localities on mixed land use streets by amending Delhi's Master Plan-2021. Also, NGOs which existed on the date of notification of Master Plan-2021 will be permitted to function from all localities, including posh A & B colonies. Several NGOs operating from south Delhi localities like Hauz Khas, Vasant Kunj, Malviya Nagar and Greater Kailash, whose offices were sealed by the MCD recently, are likely to get relief.

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Making a strong case for freeing micro and small enterprises from the clutches of private moneylenders, FM P Chidambaram on Saturday reminded the banks that they are duty-bound to lend to the sector.

V Mayilvaganan | TNN Thanjavur: An anti-retroviral therapy (ART) centre at the Thanjavur medical college has given expired drugs to at least 60 people living with HIV/AIDS. While experts say it isn't dangerous to take such drugs after the expiry date, some HIV positive people have complained of itching, vomiting and giddiness.

Indrani Bagchi | TNN New Delhi: India will repair Myanmar's famous Shwedagon Pagoda, or Golden Pagoda, which was damaged by cyclone Nargis on May 3. This offer was made during Sunday's pledging conference where around 52 countries promised rehabilitation and reconstruction aid to Myanmar.

Cash Incentives Making People Suspicious Kounteya Sinha | TNN Frequent polio vaccination rounds is causing fatigue among vaccinators while cash incentives to mothers for getting their child vaccinated is actually making them suspicious about the repeated oral polio vaccine (OPV) rounds.

The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has imposed a blanket ban on use of animals like lions, tigers, panthers and monkeys in films. The ban, part of a new circular issued by AWBI to all film associations has 26 new dos and don'ts that all animal lovers will welcome.

Employer to pay if you smoke at work From Oct 2, Onus On Owner Of Establishment To Ensure Rules Are Followed Your employer may no longer take kindly to your smoking in office, and may even go to the length of forcing you to quit smoking altogether! With a ban on smoking in public places to include workplaces soon, the government has decided to put the onus on the owner of establishment to ensure that public places are smoke-free, and in case of violation, be liable to pay damages, along with the smoker himself.

Ananthakrishnan G | TNN Thiruvananthapuram: The southwest monsoon kept its date with Kerala on Saturday sprouting seeds of hope across the country. Farmers and planners looked up in delight as the clear, blue sky gave way to dark clouds and Friday night's drizzles climaxed in a downpour.

Land meant everything to the Indian farmer, now it means big bucks. As large swathes of farmland turn into prime real estate, instant crorepatis are sprouting across the countryside. Sunday Times tracks the rich harvest Devanahalli New Bangalore airport a harbinger of fortunes Muniraju Shivaramegowda left his village and ran away to Bangalore when his poor father couldn't send him to college. He joined a private firm that provided security guards to companies. Five years on, Muniraju is a tour operator who owns 32 vehicles and employs as many drivers.

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