Jim Ratcliffe’s vast petrochemical plant in Antwerp faces new legal challenge Proposed Project One cracking plant is ‘hugely destructive’, says Client Earth The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2024
French NGOs angry over drastic cuts to overseas aid budget France's announcement of a cut in its development aid has prompted an angry response from French NGOs working abroad, especially in the Middle East and Africa. Radio France Internationale · Feb 20, 2024
EU policies partly to blame for 3,000 deaths in Mediterranean last year, say rights groups Rescue organisations warn decree requiring their boats to return directly to a given port – often far away – prevents them from helping others in distress The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2024
Rise in HIV infections in Assam due to injecting of drugs: Minister Assam Health Minister confirms increase in HIV-AIDS cases due to drug injection, government working with NGOs to address issue. The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024
Over 20,000 FCRA licences cancelled till date, most from Tamil Nadu | Data FCRA Licence: Over 20,000 Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licences cancelled till date, most from Tamil Nadu The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024
Five Education Dept. officers suspended for misappropriation of IEDSS scheme grants The Karnataka government suspended five officers of the Deputy Director of Public Instruction (DDPI) cadre in the Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) on January 30 for dereliction of duty in the implementation of the Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS) scheme. The Hindu · Feb 2, 2024
People smugglers recruiting skippers from central Asia on Turkey to Italy route Boat drivers from former Soviet republics often have very little experience and no idea what they are doing is illegal, say NGOs The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2024
Officials, NGOs to study prevalence of child labour in Andhra Pradesh NGOs and officials in Andhra Pradesh are studying child labor and their health conditions in various establishments. The Hindu · Jan 27, 2024
Why was FCRA registration for several NGOs cancelled? | Explained The FCRA registration of prominent NGOs CPR and WVI has been cancelled for alleged violations and misuse of funds. The Hindu · Jan 23, 2024
Google says Russian espionage crew behind new malware campaign COLDRIVER is stepping up its efforts against Ukrainian targets, hitting them with custom malware. TechRadar · Jan 19, 2024
Tribal villages electrified through renewable energy project of NGOs The tribal hamlets of Lakshmanapura and Billena Hosahalli in Mysuru district have been electrified through a renewable energy project. The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024
‘She agreed to work for £5 an hour’: the desperate plight of many Leicester garment workers After Covid shone a spotlight on life in the city’s clothing industry, activists and unions gained access to factories. But abuses are still rife The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2024
After a record 1,111 NGOs got FCRA nod in 2023, 30 get clearance in January The Fo Guang Shan monastic order originated in Taiwan in the 1960s and the Delhi centre was established in 2008. The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024
'Pushes us closer to the abyss': Former Azerbaijani oil executive to head COP29 Azerbaijan's ecology minister and former oil executive Mukhtar Babayev was on Friday appointed to lead the United Nations' annual climate talks in a move that has sparked concern among NGOs and environmentalists who voiced similar worries over last year’s COP28 chair Sultan Al Jaber, chief of the United Arab Emirates’… France 24 · Jan 7, 2024
The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024 Civil society under siege, in India The last bastion and ray of hope for India’s democracy is its civic space, but it is under serious threat
TechRadar · Dec 28, 2023 What's next for Private Internet Access in 2024? With 2023 about to end, we talked to VPN provider Private Internet Access to reflect on what happened in data privacy and see what it has in store for the next year.
International Business Times · Dec 23, 2023 In Chad Camps, Survivors Recount Sudan War Horrors Sitting outside her makeshift shelter in eastern Chad, Sudanese refugee Mariam Adam Yaya warmed up tea on some firewood in a bid to quell the pangs of hunger.
France 24 · Dec 19, 2023 Macron faces party rebellion as French lawmakers advance tougher immigration bill French President Emmanuel Macron was facing a rebellion within his own party from left-leaning deputies on Tuesday after a tougher immigration bill won the support of the far right under Marine Le Pen as it advanced through parliament. NGOs have slammed the measure as the "most regressive" immigration law in…
France 24 · Dec 18, 2023 Explosion at Guinea fuel depot kills 13 people An explosion at Guinea's main oil terminal in Conakry has killed 13 people, injuring scores more. The fire has been largely contained, but concerns over fuel shortages have prompted residents to besiege gas stations nearby. Plus, candidates make one last appeal for votes on the campaign trail ahead of Wednesday's…
International Business Times · Dec 17, 2023 Chad Votes On New Constitution Ahead Of Promised End Of Military Rule Polls opened in a Chadian referendum on a new constitution on Sunday, with the vote seen as a key step towards elections and the return of civilian rule promised, but postponed, by the ruling military junta.
Latin Times · Dec 15, 2023 Despite Environmental Concerns, AMLO Puts Mexico's Maya Train Underway Mexico's Maya tourist train glided into action on Friday, promising prosperity for one of the country's poorest regions, but tainted by allegations of environmental devastation.
International Business Times · Dec 15, 2023 Mexico's Maya Train Underway, Despite Environmental Concerns Mexico's Maya tourist train glided into action on Friday, promising prosperity for one of the country's poorest regions, but tainted by allegations of environmental devastation.
International Business Times · Dec 13, 2023 Let's Make Sure Humanitarian NGOs Stand For Human Rights Human Rights Day is observed on Dec. 10 every year to commemorate the adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, known as the first enunciation of human rights in the world.
The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023 Chennai Corporation braces for heavy rain; deploys pumps in flood-prone areas Chennai Corp. has taken steps to prepare for heavy rains: 650 pumps, 8 heavy duty diesel-operated pumps, 184 tractor-driven pumps, 190 power saws, 6 tree pruning machines, 61 telescopic pruners, 4 robotic multi-purpose excavators, 162 multi-hazard shelters, 30 lines on helpline 1913. Officers instructed to coordinate with other depts., councillors,…
International Business Times · Nov 29, 2023 COP28 Puts Out Welcome Mat To Lobbyists "All views are welcome. All views are needed," declared Sultan Al Jaber, president of the UN's COP28 and head of the Emirates state oil and gas company in the run-up to the climate talks in Dubai.