Environment Ministry refuses nod for Poshitra port

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 18:28

Much to the relief of green groups, the Environment Ministry has rejected the proposal for a port in Poshitra in Gujarat citing possible destruction of crucial marine bio-diversity in the Gulf of Kutch.

SC refuses to scrap panel on Mulllaperiyar, setback for TN

Last Updated: Monday, March 29, 2010, 22:38

Tamil Nadu on Monday suffered a setback with a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court refusing to concede the state`s plea for scrapping the committee set up to examine the legal and safety aspects of the Mullaperiyar dam.

Kerala HC refuses to interfere with privilege notice to CIC

Last Updated: Monday, March 29, 2010, 22:32

Kerala High Court today refused to interfere with a notice issued by the Legislative Secretary asking the state CIC and a former Information Commissioner to appear before the Assembly Privilege Committee.

SC refuses direction against Sena/MNS for "hate" campaign

Last Updated: Monday, March 29, 2010, 20:21

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking de-recognition of Shiv Sena and MNS and prosecution of its leaders for their alleged hate campaign against non-Maharashtrians, particularly north Indians.

Soni refuses to comment on Prasar Bharati CEO issue

Last Updated: Monday, March 29, 2010, 19:44

Government on Monday refused to comment on the ongoing legal issues involving Prasar Bharati CEO B S Lalli and its board, saying the matter is subjudice.

Hooda plays safe after garland episode,refuses gifts at rally

Last Updated: Monday, March 22, 2010, 20:30

Apparently playing it safe after his UP counterpart Mayawati was criticised for accepting garlands of currency notes, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda refused a silver chair, crowns and other expensive gifts.

Delhi HC refuses relief to Sajjan in anti-Sikh riot cases

Last Updated: Thursday, February 18, 2010, 18:39

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to give interim relief to Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, facing threat of arrest in 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases.

CBI refuses to reveal info in Ruchika molestation case

Last Updated: Monday, February 8, 2010, 20:42

CBI has refused to reveal information on as to why former Punjab DGP S P S Rathore was not prosecuted by it for abetment of suicide of budding tennis player Ruchika Girhotra 19 years ago.

Khasi outfit HNLC refuses to surrender

Last Updated: Monday, December 7, 2009, 18:15

Khasi militant outfit Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council has rejected Meghalaya Chief Minister D D Lapang`s offer of an honourable surrender.

Australia refuses to divulge info on Mohd Haneef

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 22:19

Australia has refused to make public parts of a "potentially explosive diplomatic cable" from its mission in New Delhi believed to detail India`s concerns on the detention of Mohd Haneef.

Delhi HC refuses bail to NRI over wife`s suicide

Last Updated: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 13:22

Delhi HC has refused to grant bail to a Canada-based NRI businessman who is accused of forcing his wife to commit suicide barely 4 months after marriage.