In Borneo, where deforestation is widespread, non-profit Health in Harmony operates a chainsaw buyback scheme where farmers involved in illegal logging receive money in return for handing in their chainsaws. “We asked what solutions they think they need to live in harmony with the forest and they said, ‘high quality, affordable healthcare, and training in organic farming.’” Since 2017, 279 …
Recently, the Allahabad Hih Court has explained as to when the written statements of the witnesses could be considered to be statements duly recorded under Section 161 of CrPC.The bench of Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamshery observed that if the written statement has been submitted by the witness himself to the Investigating Officer and the IO assures. Recently, the Allahabad Hih …
A bureaucrat in charge of regulating Crown casino in Perth stood aside from his role because of his "distress" about media reports that he had been fishing with casino staff, the Perth Casino Royal Commission was told today. Key points: Duncan Ord testified he had no experience in casino regulation He said it was a job that required complex skills …
A royal commission into Crown Perth in WA will examine the regulation of the entire gambling industry in the state, it has been revealed. Key points: The Royal Commission was called after a damning report from Victoria Money laundering and organised crime links were alleged The initial WA report is expected to be delivered in June The Perth Casino Royal …
India, which has one per cent of the world's vehicles, accounts for 10 per cent of all road crash victims, the latest World Bank report on road safety said on Saturday. The report added that more than 75 per cent of poor households in India report a decline in their income post a road traffic crash and financial loss to …