Centre bans new industries in 3 Gujarat hubs

Upset about the flouting of pollution norms by industries,the Centre has asked the Gujarat government to temporarily ban the...

Upset about the flouting of pollution norms by industries,the Centre has asked the Gujarat government to temporarily ban the setting up of new industries and expansion of the existing ones at Ankleshwar,Panoli and Vapi industrial estates.

In a letter,dated August 25,the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest has told the state that no further expansion should be allowed in these industrial estates till the existing industries dont comply with the pollution norms.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has also asked the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) to take prompt action against the companies that have been flouting norms.

Day after PM Modi’s visit to the town, Manipur’s Churachandpur sees violent protest

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Protests in Manipur's Churachandpur turned violent as two men were arrested for damaging decorations for PM Modi's visit. The crowd demanded their release and attempted to storm the police station. The men were eventually released after a bail hearing. The incident occurred after a clash between locals and police on Thursday, but the situation had calmed down before Saturday's visit.

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