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Centre clears ordinance on food security

The ordinance, if signed by the President, will come into immediate effect

The civil spring

Have an aggressive government and an overreaching judiciary curbed dissent?

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Letters

Destruction of mangroves causes damages of up to $42 billion each year

UN report recommends implementation of policies and laws to protect mangroves

Climate change threatens peace and prosperity, says UN secretary general

Summit seeks joint engagement by countries, civil society and private sector

UPA's development report card

A look at the progress of the Congress-led alliance's flagship programmes

CSE volunteer barred from filming public hearing for Ultratech cement plant

He was detained and his cassette was snatched away at company's behest

Clouds over solar

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Countries haven’t done enough to combat climate change: Figueres

Future of Kyoto Protocol the focus of Panama climate meet

Pre-election freebie distribution needs regulation: Supreme Court

Party leaders see red; claim intervention is unnecessary

Food security bill ordinance deferred

Cabinet to consult Opposition in special session of Parliament

3.1 million children under five die of malnutrition annually

Study says child mortality linked to maternal undernutrition, obesity

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Developed countries to double biodiversity-related funds flow by 2015

Provided developing countries make robust baselines and reporting framework

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Experts call for holistic approach to reproductive healthcare

Urge governments to give women free healthcare to reduce maternal mortality

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Sikkim earthquake was unusual for Himalaya

It occurred due to sliding, not thrust motion

Ebola puts expectant mothers at risk; Melinda Gates, Barbara Bush urge action

Health activists, football players unite to fight Ebola

MoEF panel favours bauxite mining in Vizag tribal area

Yet-to-be-made public report dismisses environmental concerns

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