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Delhi HC To Hear Plea On Uniform Minimum Age For Marriage
Should there be a uniform minimum age of marriage for men and women? The Delhi High Court will hear a public interest litigation in this regard in February 2020.
The court deferred the hearing because the Centre has asked for more time to…
Diwali Deals A Deadly Blow To Delhi Air
Do you know how it feels like smoking 50 cigarettes? No, we are not telling you to smoke. Just step into Delhi a day after Diwali on Monday and you will know.
The pollution level shot up on Diwali night with the Air Quality Index (AQI)…
Bursting Crackers: More Harm Than Good
Apart from the usual air pollution woes, Diwali also has many other unpleasant side effects. www.odishabytes.com highlights the problems associated with bursting crackers:
1. Eye And Other Injuries
Post-Diwali 101 eye-related injuries…
Non-Oil Companies Too Can Start Petrol Pump Business: Centre
The Centre has reduced the minimum investment required for petrol retail business to Rs 250 crore from Rs 2,000 crore. Besides, companies with no investments in oil & gas exploration, production, pipelines and refining will also be…
Customs Dept Warns Against Selling & Buying Of Chinese Firecrackers
Selling or using smuggled Chinese firecrackers will result in hefty fines. Sellers can be penalized under the Customs Act, 1962d, according to a notification from the customs department.
The import of firecrackers is "restricted" and as…
Kelvinator “The Coolest One” Set To Make A Comeback With Reliance
Mukesh Ambani led Reliance Industries has signed up an exclusive deal with Swedish maker Electrolux to bring back the iconic Kelvinator brand in India.
The long-term deal, which will be a "more than 10-year contract" will relaunch…
Stray Cattle Turning Non-Vegetarian In Goa
Stray cattle in Goa, India’s premium tourist hub, have turned ‘non-vegetarian’ and only eat scraps of chicken and fried fish, says Michael Lobo, the coastal state’s Science & Technology, Ports and Garbage Management Minister.
“We have…
Karnataka Students Made To Wear Cartons For Exams; Know Why
Bengaluru: The Bhagat PU College in Haveri, Karnataka has invited the ire of both academics and the government for coming out with an 'out of the box' solution to check cheating in exams.
On October 16, the first-year students who arrived…
Odisha Fails To Make It To Top 10 In Niti Aayog’s Index 2019
Odisha ranked 12th in the India Innovation Index 2019 released by Niti Aayog, the government’s think-tank, along with the Institute of Competitiveness on Thursday.
The first-of-its-kind study examined the innovation ecosystem of the Indian…
AB Hospitalised, Speculation Abounds As To Why
Actor Amitabh Bachchan has been admitted to a Mumbai’s Nanavati hospital for regular check-up, according to sources, reports PTI. He was admitted on Tuesday leading to speculations among fans and various media organisations.
Initial…