CHANDIGARH: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken serious note of the fact that despite the change in the natural course of the Siswan by Omaxe Chandigarh Extension Developers Private Limited in Mohali , the Punjab State Environment Impact Assessment Authority failed to even consider this aspect while granting environment clearance to project ‘The Lake.’ NGT principal bench headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Adarsh Kumar also observed that though Punjab chief secretary Vini Mahajan had personally intervened in the matter, the remedy provided does not adequately address the problem. “Mere construction of a bridge may not be a solution in the circumstances. There is a need to further examine the matter with the assistance of an independent committee which may also visit the site,” reads the order released on Thursday. The NGT has asked its pollution monitoring committee in Punjab, headed by Justice Jasbir Singh, former judge of the Punjab and Haryana high ... » Learn More about NGT raps Punjab SEIA for clearing Omaxe’s project in Mohali
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Road Trip Essentials: 24 Products You Must Take On Your Next Car Road Trip
Road trips are fun. Driving with people close to you, chatting, listening to music, snacking, and whatnot. This is why if you ever plan for a car road trip you can leave no stone unturned in any perspective. But what are road trip essentials that will be ideal? And if you are wondering whether you have missed something for your next road trip, there’re products that can ensure nothing spoils your dream driving experience. From electronics to car devices, from personal care to pet products (If your cat/dog is accompanying you), you can find a myriad of products that are affordable and surprisingly, extremely useful for road trips. So, buckle up and take a quick glimpse of 24 road trip essentials that would make your vacation blissful throughout: Nebelr Car Air Purifier Ionizer Nebelr Car Air Purifier Ionizer BUY NOW In times when pollution is becoming a considerable concern in India, keeping your loved ones shielded against foul air and particles when on ... » Learn More about Road Trip Essentials: 24 Products You Must Take On Your Next Car Road Trip
Victoria’s coronavirus restrictions are easing, but masks will still be mandatory in some settings
Email Updated February 26, 2021 18:12:49 Map: VIC The Victorian Government has announced that coronavirus restrictions will ease from 11:59pm on Friday, February 26, but masks will still need to be worn in some settings. Here is a breakdown of the restrictions when they come into effect. Restricted: Masks A face mask or face covering must be carried at all times. They must be worn inside retail stores where the indoor space is 2,000 square metres or more. This would include places such as shopping centres, retail stores inside shopping centres, department stores, electronics stores, furniture stores, hardware stores or supermarkets. Masks must also be used when: Travelling on public transport Travelling in a taxi, ride-share vehicle, or tour vehicle Visiting a hospital Visiting or working in a care facility (unless an exemption applies) Waiting for results of a COVID-19 test Experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms Restricted: ... » Learn More about Victoria’s coronavirus restrictions are easing, but masks will still be mandatory in some settings
India’s fintech market likely to grow to 6 lakh crore
For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now Jaipur Literature Fest: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor lauds Professor Michael Sandel on his new book View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts #Narendra Modi Khelo India Winter Games: Jammu and Kashmir will become 'Winter Sports Hub', says PM Modi #Narendra Modi Your success made the great MGR very happy, says PM Modi at Dr MGR Medical University #Narendra Modi Its done: The 3.45 am call to NSA Doval after Balakot was hit and Operation Bandar was competed #Narendra Modi PM Modi underlines support for farmers; attacks Congress-DMK alliance #Narendra Modi 'I was shocked': PM Modi slams Rahul Gandhi over 'Fisheries Ministry' remark #Narendra Modi PM Modi inaugurates multiple developmental projects in Puducherry Just In 4 min ago Delhi: 55-year-old man killed by speeding Mercedes in Vasant Vihar; driver ... » Learn More about India’s fintech market likely to grow to 6 lakh crore
ByteDance agrees to $92 million privacy settlement with US TikTok users
Washington: ByteDance has agreed to a $92 million class-action settlement to settle data privacy claims from some U.S. TikTok users, according to documents filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Illinois. ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns the short video app that has more than 100 million U.S. users, agreed to the settlement after more than a year of litigation. "While we disagree with the assertions, rather than go through lengthy litigation, we`d like to focus our efforts on building a safe and joyful experience for the TikTok community," TikTok said Thursday. The settlement still requires court approval. The lawsuits claimed the TikTok app "infiltrates its users` devices and extracts a broad array of private data including biometric data and content that defendants use to track and profile TikTok users for the purpose of, among other things, ad targeting and profit." The settlement was reached after "an expert-led inside look at TikTok`s source code" ... » Learn More about ByteDance agrees to $92 million privacy settlement with US TikTok users
Hyundai bought chips when rivals didn’t; its assembly lines are still rolling
(Subscribe to our Today's Cache newsletter for a quick snapshot of top 5 tech stories. Click here to subscribe for free.) Hyundai Motor has so far avoided a chip shortage that has plagued global automakers, largely maintaining its stockpile of chips last year and even accelerating purchases towards the end, three people with knowledge of the matter said. The shortage has forced production cuts worldwide, including at Volkswagen and General Motors , prompting Germany and the United States to ramp up efforts to resolve the shortage. Other than Japan's Toyota Motor, which said this month it had enough chip inventory to last it about four months, Hyundai and its sister firm Kia Corp are the only global automakers to have maintained a stockpile of low-tech chips that helped them keep up production. If it doesn't ease soon, though, the shortage could hit Hyundai too, as tight capacity on factory floors starts pressuring production of even high-tech auto chips, said two of ... » Learn More about Hyundai bought chips when rivals didn’t; its assembly lines are still rolling
Senior IAS officer Sitaram Kunte to take over as Maharashtra chief secretary
Senior IAS officer Sitaram Kunte presently posted as chief secretary (home) is set to take over as Maharashtra chief secretary. Kunte will succeed Sanjay Kumar who is slated to retire this month end on February 28. The 1985-batch IAS officer Kunte is one of the most senior officers in Maharashtra with a bureaucratic career spanning nearly 36 years. He is scheduled to retire later this year on November 30. He is presently fifty-nine-years-old. Kunte has held several key posts in the past. He has also served as Dhule collector between 1993-1995 and was also posted as deputy municipal commissioner in BMC in 2001, additional commissioner from 2001 to 2005 and commissioner from 2012 to 2015. He has also served as Mhada vice-chairman and managing director, principal secretary (higher and technical education, environment and forests). He took over the reins of the home department on August 27, 2020. Meanwhile, Sanjay Kumar is probably the first chief secretary in the state ... » Learn More about Senior IAS officer Sitaram Kunte to take over as Maharashtra chief secretary
Nana Patekar: Sports have the power to unite people
Nana Patekar makes rare public appearances, but when he does, it’s for a cause. On Saturday, the actor was seen at the Nehru Stadium where he had come to watch a cricket match between the Doru XI and Pune XI women’s cricket teams. He also interacted with the young girls from Jammu & Kashmir who were on a tour of Pune and Mumbai, organised by the city-based Aseem Foundation and the Indian Army’s 19 RR (Rashtriya Rifles) Battalion, and played various exhibition matches here. Speaking to us Nana said, “It’s very good to see these youngsters determined to overcome odds and excel at what they do. Back in their hometown, they don’t have a lot of facilities, but they are sincere and willing to go the extra mile for their passion for sports .” The Natsamrat actor recalled the time he was in Kupwara and they had a friendly match between the army and the locals there. “The area we were in was surrounded by a forest and was a hotbed of insurgency activity. So, the ... » Learn More about Nana Patekar: Sports have the power to unite people
Cairn, govt discuss LTCG tax and Vivad se Vishwas scheme
Cairn wants a quick solution to its tax dispute to avoid prolonging and exacerbating the negative issue. During a series of hectic talks between Cairn Energy and the Indian government over the $1.2-billion arbitration award in favour of the former last week, a slew of options was proposed by the two sides, including computation of capital gains and participation in the Vivad se Vishwas (VsV) dispute resolution scheme. The government is likely to go ahead and appeal against the arbitration award by a Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague before March 21, indicated finance ministry officials. Cairn Energy Plc on Sunday said it was hopeful that an acceptable solution to its tax dispute with the Indian government could be found to avoid prolonging and exacerbating the ‘negative issue’ for all parties. The company said it was clear it should continue to take all necessary steps to protect the interests of its shareholders. The energy major is learnt to have raised ... » Learn More about Cairn, govt discuss LTCG tax and Vivad se Vishwas scheme
Six years after Maggi controversy, Marico serves up instant noodles
The move is significant since it signals the growing importance of foods in Marico's overall strategy. It also comes six months after Marico stepped into honey, a Rs 1,500-crore category dominated by players such as Dabur. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes only. Photograph: Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters. Consumer goods major Marico on Friday said that it had entered the Rs 4,000-crore instant noodles category in India, launching a new line of products under its Saffola brand. The entry is the first significant step by a key fast-moving consumer goods company in six years since the Maggi controversy happened. The move is significant since it signals the growing importance of foods in Marico's overall strategy, sector experts said. It also comes six months after Marico stepped into honey, a Rs 1,500-crore category dominated by players such as Dabur. Instant noodles in India has Nestle's Maggi with an estimated ... » Learn More about Six years after Maggi controversy, Marico serves up instant noodles