New Delhi: The government on Monday said legal action has been initiated against owners of the two cargo ships which collided off the Mumbai coast, resulting in oil spill endangering marine life and environment.

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With the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta) extending support, the protest by residents of 28 villages, which are part of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) against the new site earmarked for setting up Mohali

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Bokaro Thermal Power Station, a subsidiary of Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), is under scanner for reportedly releasing hazardous ash water into the Konar river between December 10 and 12.

Bokaro Thermal Power Station, a subsidiary of Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), is under scanner for reportedly releasing hazardous ash water into the Konar river between December 10 and 12.

The state environment department has issued a set of guidelines for construction activities to combat air pollution. The rules, to be effective from January 1, 2010, will apply to all builders, contractors and infrastructure developers, in private and public sectors. Those violating the norms will be penalised.