NGT Issues Notices to 13 Cement Companies

The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday issued notices to thirteen cement companies over gross violation of its orders, environmental norms and provisions of Motor Vehicles Act for causing air pollution.
The cement companies, which Shree Cement and JK Cement as well, have been accused of overloading their trucks with cement and clinkers in order to save toll tax.
The cement companies in spite of having their own private independent railway siding, have been transporting cement by road in order to save cost thereby showing no concern for rising level of air pollution in NCR.
The Tribunal while hearing the OA 84/2016 titled Neena Pradeep v Union of India Ors, took cognizance of the illegal activities being carried out by cement manufacturers and issued notice to all 13 cement companies.
The Union of India, Delhi Government, DPCC, CPCB and Ministry of Transport, appearing on advance notice sought time to file reply to the OA. Counsel for the applicant, Advocate Abhishek Vikram, highlighted the violation by JK Cement, Shree Cement in particular having overloaded the trucks to the tune of 200-250 percent.

Candidates to Appear for Army Recruitment Exam in 'Underwear'

In a bizarre and shocking incident, candidates were made to sit in underwear for the Army recruitment exam in Bihar's Muzaffarpur District. They were asked to do so reportedly in a bid to prevent any cheating, reports said.
According to report, more than 1,150 aspirants sat on an open ground (Chakkar Maidan) in Muzaffarpur on Sunday, shockingly only wearing their underwears.
Around 775 candidates appeared for the general duty category, 211 for clerical and 173 in technical category. They were not even provided a desk to write the exam.
"We had no option but to comply with the instructions even though it felt odd," a candidate was quoted as saying by a national daily.
Meanwhile, after the images were circulated across the media, the Defence Ministry has reportedly asked Army Chief Dalbir Singh Suhaag to explain.

Delhi Police Files Charge Sheet Against RK Pachauri

Delhi police has filed a charge sheet against RK Pachauri, founder of the non-profit think tank TERI in a sexual harassment case filed by his former colleague.
The police have accused Mr Pachauri of outraging modesty of woman, stalking and criminal intimidation, the Press Trust of India reported.
In February last year, a 29-year-old research assistant working at TERI or The Energy Research Institute accused Mr Pachauri of sexual harassment. Subsequently the TERI Board announced that Dr Ajay Mathur would be the new Director General replacing Mr Pachauri. Mr Pachauri continues to be the TERI's executive vice chairman.