PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is moving steadily towards self-sufficiency in the energy sector following the completion of three hydropower projects, according to the Special Assistant to the Chief ...

The cabinet also approved amendments to the Social Security Pension Rules, 2010, by redefining ‘destitute’ in a clearer manner and simplifying the certification process for availing benefits.

Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh govt has proposed amendments to certain provisions of the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj ...

Amendments to Panchayati Raj Act cleared to end stagnant reservations; ‘destitute’ redefined to include abandoned women; heli-taxi sorties increased.

The Gram Panchayats that have remained reserved continuously for two consecutive terms since the base year 2010 will not be reserved in the forthcoming Panchayat election. The Cabinet, in its meeting ...

Morning arrives gently on Lake. Boats ease out from quiet coves, early rising paddleboarders glide quietly across the water’s ...

Women abandoned by their spouses, and without independent sources of income, will be considered destitute women, decides Himachal Pradesh cabinet.

Indonesia’s forest ecosystems are critical for sustaining economic growth, human well-being, and biodiversity conservation. Despite covering less than 1 percent of the Earth’s landmass, Indonesia ...

A wicked snow drought picked a bad year to plague the West, with the Colorado River already reeling. Arizona's local supplies ...

EIB commits over €1 billion for renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa Funding supports Mission 300 electrification goal for 300 million people Projects include solar, wind, hydropower, and ...

Researchers scoured 81 sites along the St. John River last year and found 22 adult zebra mussels. The invasive species ...

Second of three parts IN the first part of this column on Tuesday (March 3), I highlighted the handful of positive amendments ...