UNEA 5.2: UN assembly to come up with an agreement on plastic pollution

The agreement will seek to track the lifespan of plastic products right from the source and into the seas

World Health Assembly agrees for global treaty to ‘strengthen pandemic prevention’

An intergovernmental negotiating body will be responsible for drafting and negotiating a treaty under Article 19 of the World Health Organisation&…

LDF’s handling of COVID-19 in Kerala helped it retain power

The policies of Pinarayi Vijayan and KK Shailaja especially endeared the bloc to Kerala voters

Viral campaigns: COVID-19 norms openly flouted at political rallies in West Bengal amid surge

Large crowds packed tents, narrow lanes in West Bengal as India went from one grim COVID-19 milestone to another in April

Primary health care, community health workers bag spotlight at WHA

The member states decided to implement Declaration of Astana and allocate adequate resources to support community health workers

Has the Narmada dream been oversold by Gujarat politicians?

The Narmada project continues to be an effective political tool that has been used by all the parties whenever polls come near

Further discussion needed on the role of non-state actors in health

With non-state actors becoming major donors of WHO, public health activists want the issue of conflict of interest to be addressed

Delhi government diverting water to hotels, alleges BJP MLA

Chief minister Sheila Dikshit admits 11 underground reservoirs lying idle because of water shortage

Plastic-free planet: What CSE expects from Global Plastic Treaty negotiations — the issues & politics

Second session of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution is being held in Paris, France from May 29-June 2, 2023

Global pandemic treaty: Soumya Swaminathan promises draft in 18 months

WHO chief scientist says most countries on board for pact to ensure fair sharing of vaccines, data during future pandemics  

SDGs as good as gone unless the world takes URGENT action

All 17 SDGs, set at the UN General Assembly in 2015, are in jeopardy due to the climate crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic and an increase in the …

UN Environment Assembly: World will miss the target on chemical uses

Developing countries emerging as the biggest users of chemicals; production set to double by 2030

Efforts to increase access to vaccines delayed

Developed countries question the move of developing countries to introduce amendments in the Global Vaccine Action Plan

Jharkhand orders probe into salt scam

State allegedly flouted tender norms to purchase iodised salt at more than double its price

'We will work to free Delhi of pollution and improve civic amenities'

After a fortnight of uncertainty that followed assembly-election results in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party is finally set to form the government. …

Many prominent tribal leaders lose in Jharkhand assembly elections

Speculations are rife that the state might get its first non-tribal CM

World Health Assembly to adopt resolution to strengthen preparedness for health emergencies

The resolution urges WHO members to increase domestic investment and ensure public funding for health emergency preparedness

Jharkhand polls: Naxalite-affected areas record high voter turnout in phase 2

Campaigning efforts of the Election Commission of India and political parties behind high voter turnout

Vulnerable tribal group’s only candidate contesting Jharkhand election to make villagers aware

Two other candidates from the group contested elections from Bishunpur seat in 2005 and 2009; both lost

Assam speaker refers non-utilisation of flood relief fund to privileges panel

Revenue and disaster management minister Prithibi Majhi shrugs away responsibility

Divided colours of Maharashtra irrigation scam papers

Truth behind irrigation mess yet to unravel

COP27: Drought-struck nations join hands to combat water woes

‘We are only as resilient to climate change as our land is’: 30 countries form alliance

Big mistake for countries to think COVID-19 danger has passed: WHO chief

At least 10% population of all countries should be vaccinated by September-end, WHO Director-General Tedros said at closing ceremony of 74th&…

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Why are Wayanad tribals, farmers wary of poll promises?

It seems that tribal leaders, farmers and environmentalists are not impressed with Rahul Gandhi contesting from their constituency