UN conference adopts Minamata mercury treaty

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 19:52

A UN conference adopted a treaty on mercury control Thursday near the site of Japan`s worst industrial poisoning, as Tokyo pledged USD2 billion to help poorer nations combat pollution.

UN to study ramifications of sand mining

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 10:56

Sand mining, a major environmental concern, will soon get international attention after it was included in the list of the new and emerging issues by the United Nations, an activist said here Wednesday.

Syria to come under Chemical Weapons Convention from October 14

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 14:30

Moving ahead on US-Russia’s plan to tackle the issue of chemical weapons, Syria applied to join Chemical Weapons Convention which has been accepted by the United Nations on Sunday.

Deshmukh to organise convention of Congress leaders

Last Updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 11:19

Former Maharashtra Congress chief Ranjeet Deshmukh plans to organise a convention of all ex- office-bearers of the MPCC and functionaries of District and City Congress committees later this month to make their election-ready.

India welcomes Syria`s decision to join Chemical Weapons Convention

Last Updated: Friday, September 13, 2013, 20:48

India welcomed Syria`s decision of accession to the Chemical Weapons Convention, a move that may make international strikes against the Middle Eastern nation appear less imminent.

Congress to hold convention of Gujarat farmers tomorrow

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 21:08

Even as BJP MP from Porbandar Vitthal Radadiya is in the process of organising a farmers` convention to be held on September 23, the opposition Congress has decided to hold its own farmers` meet at Virani High School grounds.

Swissotel pulls out of Goa resort

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 09:09

The hotel will be renamed and operated by the Bangalore-based asset owner, Convention Hotels India Pvt Ltd (CHI).

China backs Russian plan on Syria chemical weapons

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 22:20

China backed a Russian proposal to place Syria`s chemical weapons under international control in a bid to avert a possible US military strike, even as a Syrian opposition delegation landed here today for talks.

Parliamentary panel asks Railways to re-prioritise projects

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 15:33

Railway Convention Committee is of the view that the development of backward and under-developed areas by Railways is a step in right direction.

Rane Group to hold back 50% of Rs 500 crore investments

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 13:46

Last year, out of a total planned investment of Rs 250 crore, only about Rs 130 crore was invested.

Sri Lanka concerned over use of chemical weapons in Syria

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 20:28

Sri Lanka on Wednesday expressed concern about reports on the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria that has resulted in a large number of civilian casualties.