The Narendra Modi government is set to take big steps in maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region with approved extensions of runways at Diglipur in North Andamans and at Campbell Bay in the Great Nicobar Islands with night landings soon to take place at Port Blair airport. Prime Minister Narendra Modi It is understood that the Modi government is …
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has now flagged alleged discrepancies with respect to the forest clearance granted for the ₹72,000-crore Great Nicobar Island Project. Citing alleged violations under the Forest Rights Act, 2006, among others, it has issued a notice to district authorities in Andaman and Nicobar islands on grounds that the project will significantly affect the rights of …
South-east Queensland's population is predicted to surge by more than 2 million people within the next two decades and residents living between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast are already feeling the escalating housing pressures. Key points: Research finds Moreton Bay would need to build another 88,000 homes to accommodate a population surge The growth is sparking concerns about a lack …
