Scientists found high concentrations of toxins such as mercury and arsenic from ammunition polluting the ground in soil samples taken from Kharkiv region in northeastern Ukraine.
On 3 February, deputy superintendent of police Manoj Kumar was reportedly probing a case of alleged illegal mining in Gharaunda, Karnal, when he claimed an attempt was made on his life.
Bench led by Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi quashed an amendment in state mining rules that allowed landowners to use resources excavated in his property for construction on property.
The searches were launched after the ED filed a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against Pankaj Mishra, a political aide of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
EC in its notice had said that Soren’s action prima facie violated Section 9A of The Representation of People (RP) Act, which could potentially disqualify his assembly membership.
JMM gen secy Supriyo Bhattacharya says Soren will submit his response to Election Commission notice before deadline, and challenge any decision to disqualify him as MLA in HC.
Experts say some of the changes introduced & proposed by environment ministry are similar to those in the draft 2020 EIA notification, which never saw light of day post heavy criticism.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.
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