Legislation

BAEC Bill passed

UNB, Dhaka :Parliament on Sunday passed a bill, titled 'Bangladesh Atomic Energy Control (Amendment) Bill, 2014, aiming to relax the qualifications to become chairman and members of the Bangladesh

Publication Date:

15/09/2014

Source: New Nation (Bangladesh)

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Energy, Bangladesh, Nuclear Power, Legislation, South Asia

Transport

Draft Road Transport and Safety Bill, 2014

An Act to provide a scientifically planned and evolving framework for the safety of all road users in India, including vulnerable road users, and for enabling the seamless development of a secure, efficient, cost-effective, sustainable and inclusive transport system for the movement of passenger and freight in the country as well as matters conn

Publication Date:

13/09/2014

Source: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

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Road Transport, Traffic Accidents, Legislation, India, Public Transport, Vehicles, Motorised Vehicles, Non Motorised Vehicles

Mining

Resume mining by Dec 15: GMPF

Threatens mass agitation across the State; pushes for leases to be given to existing lease holders; opposes auctions saying that the MMDR Act does not stipulate auction of leases

Publication Date:

10/09/2014

Source: Herald (Panjim)

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Goa, Mining, Economy, Unemployment, Legislation

Health

Fighting Tobacco High on Govt Agenda

Tougher Norms Fine for public smoking may jump to ` Rs 20,000, loose sale to be banned, minimum age may rise to 25 and size of warnings on packs to double

Publication Date:

10/09/2014

Source: Economic Times (New Delhi)

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Tobacco, Smoking, Legislation, Health Effects, Ministry Of Health And Family Welfare, Health

Transport

HC rejects Centre’s plea to lift ban on e-rickshaws

Stating that e-rickshaws are ‘illegal’ according to existing laws, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday rejected the Central government’s plea to lift the ban on e-rickshaws.

Publication Date:

10/09/2014

Source: Indian Express (New Delhi)

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Delhi, Rickshaws, Battery Vehicles, High Court, Motor Vehicles Rules 1989, Legislation, Transport

Mining

Bill Shorten says Labor could introduce a new mining tax

Bill Shorten has left the door open to drawing up a new federal mining tax, but emphasised that any such proposal would follow consultation with state governments and the resources industry.

Publication Date:

09/09/2014

Source: Guardian (UK)

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Australia, Mining, Legislation

Climate Change

NGOs push for 'vital' global agreement on climate change

Prime Minister David Cameron is being urged to push for a global countdown to zero emissions ahead of his expected attendance at the New York climate summit later this month.

Publication Date:

09/09/2014

Source: Edie (UK)

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United Kingdom (UK), Climate Change, Emission Targets, Legislation, Greenpeace, WWF

Biodiversity

Assessment of the adequacy of threatened species & planning laws

A coalition of NGOs has argued that every state and territory in Australia fails to implement environmental laws at the Commonwealth standards and address World Heritage Conventions, putting ecosystem and threatened species at risk.

Publication Date:

08/09/2014

Source: Australian Network of Environmental Defender’s Offices Inc (ANEDO)

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Endangered Species, Biodiversity, Australia, Legislation, Flora, Fauna, Environment, Ecosystems

Health

Learning from child death review in the USA, England, Australia, and New Zealand

Despite pronounced reductions in child mortality in industrialised countries, variations exist within and between countries. Many child deaths are preventable, and much could be done to further reduce mortality. For the family, their community, and professionals caring for them, every child's death is a tragedy. Systematic review of all child deaths is grounded in respect for the rights of children and their families, and aimed towards the prevention of future child deaths.

Publication Date:

06/09/2014

Author(s): James Fraser, Peter Sidebotham, John Frederick & et al

Source: Lancet

Vol:

384

pp:

894-903

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Child Health, United States Of America (US), United Kingdom (UK), Australia, New Zealand, Minorities, Infant mortality, Health Care, Cancer, Legislation, Health Policy

Mining

Judgement of the Supreme Court of India regarding provisions contained in Sections 21, 22 and other sections of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, 04/09/2014

Sand mining without the state consent is a violation of the MMDR Act, 1957 said Supreme Court in this 71-pages landmark judgement by the bench consisting of Justice M.Y. Eqbal and Pinaki Chandra Ghose. The violations were observed to be criminal under Indian Penal Code (IPC).