Unplanned urbanisation, encroachment blamed for Srinagar flood
Illegal structures had mushroomed on Jhelum’s banks and around lakes, clogging drainage channels
Breastfeeding week kicks off amid concerns over unlawful tactics by baby food companies
Health activists call for effective implementation of regulations that ban promotion of baby foods and feeding bottles for infants
Production and sale of baby food to be monitored
Non-profits and two autonomous state agencies authorised to lodge complaints regarding violations. Will that be enough to bring violators to book?
River flood plains remain go zones
Environment ministry dithers on notification seeking to regulate construction activities in flood plains
Street vendors' bill will be introduced in Parliament this session, says Selja
It proposes abolishing existing licence system for vendors
Lalitpur’s baby formula
Programme to promote breastfeeding improves health of children under two
Living on the edge
Coastal South Asia is fragile and vulnerable to climate change impacts. Yet, governments are setting up industries, ports and promoting tourism …