TIRUCHI: Tiruchi has bagged the highest number of Nirmal Puraskar Awards for 2008 in the State. The annual awards are given by the Union government for cent per cent achievement in village sanitation.

The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has introduced Energy Conservation Awards to encourage energy efficiency in large and small-scale industry, government and commercial buildings, educational institutions, agriculture sector, poultry farms and domestic sector.

A Jharkhand based NGO has been selected for the Swami Rama Humanitarian Award 2008 for its contribution in tribal welfare.

The NGO, Vikas Bharati, would be given a cash prize of Rs five lakh along with a citation at a ceremony to be held in Dehradun on November 13.

The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation has put the State in a prominent spot on India

Sikkim to become first state with total sanitation coverage
Guwahati, Oct 20: The tiny Himalayan State of Sikkim is all poised to win the prestigious

GUWAHATI, Oct 20: President Pratibha Devisingh Patil today gave a clarion call to implement the

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) was awarded by
the Government of India for leading in economic use of diesel. During 200
5-06, GSRTC had shown an average of 4.72 km per litre.

Despite this, the corporation introduced fuel saving measures. This included proper maintenance, imparting suitable training to drivers, maintaining speed control

Rajesh Ahuja

HISSAR: President Pratibha Patil on Friday issued a clarion call for implementing the

JHUNJHUNU: The Navayuvak Mandal of Lapodia, exponents of the