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Centre bans mining in sensitive zones along sanctuaries in Goa

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 18:05

No mining will be allowed around the Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of six wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in Goa with the Environment Ministry today imposing a ban on such activities.

Over 950 suspected poachers held in Tanzania

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 09:17

A staggering 952 suspected poachers have been arrested and 104 ivory seized in Tanzania during a special anti-poaching operation launched about two months ago, it was revealed Wednesday.

Unitech inks Rs 1,000 cr office leasing deal with Accenture

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 14:06

Realty firm Unitech Group has leased 8.1 lakh square feet of space in its under-construction Gurgaon IT SEZ to Accenture in a deal that will give Rs 1,000 crore of rental income over 15 years.

CCEA okays continuation of Textile Parks scheme in 12th Plan

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 22:08

The government on Thursday approved continuation of the scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP) in the 12th Five Year Plan and sanction of new projects for utilising balance Rs 717 crore in the plan allocation after meeting committed liabilities of the sanctioned 61 parks.

Honored US veterans dragged into mud of budget fight

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 13:26

The Second World War Memorial and other sites on the two mile long stretch of turf are maintained by the National Parks Service, which has been closed as part of a government shutdown.

Govt approves setting up of 12 mega food parks

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 22:24

The government Thursday approved setting up of 12 mega food parks during the 12th Plan period (2012-17) with an allocation of Rs 1,714 crore in order to boost the food processing sector.

CCEA to take up Rs 2,900 crore proposal today for 3 schemes

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 09:43

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is likely to consider on Thursday the allocation of about Rs 2,900 crore for three schemes that include the setting up of cold chains and mega food parks by 2017.

CCEA to take up Rs 2,900 cr proposal Thursday for 3 schemes

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 21:26

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is likely to consider on Thursday the allocation of about Rs 2,900 crore for three schemes that include the setting up of cold chains and mega food parks by 2017.

Top 25 theme parks worldwide in 2012

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 09:17

Global theme park attendance rose 5 percent last year, with exceptionally strong performance across Asia.

Himachal proposes primate parks to contain monkey menace

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 18:39

Himachal Pradesh has plans to develop primate parks by planting 10 lakh fruit-bearing trees, plants and shrubs to keep monkeys in their natural habitat.

Angry Birds plan to open theme parks in Russia

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 11:04

Developers of the Angry Birds game plan to open theme parks named after the popular game series across Russia within the next 12 months, the company said.

African vultures at risk of poisoning

Last Updated: Sunday, February 3, 2013, 15:24

Vultures in Africa are now at risk of getting poisoned through cattle carcasses containing anti-inflammatory drugs, warns a British study.