News Digest: India suspects British backing of Pak-Afghan intel cooperation

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, June 03, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		India suspects British backing of Pak-Afghan intel cooperation India suspects British involvement in putting together a controversial agreement between Pakistan’s ISI and Afghan intelligence service, NDS. Addl HC judges get 3-mth extension amid NJAC row With the Supreme Court yet to decide on the constitutionality of the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC), the Modi government is giving incumbent additional high court judges a three-month extension to address the massive case pendency and large-scale judicial vacancies. 'Tainted' Pachauri dropped from NBT book on role models The National Book Trust has decided to remove a chapter on Rajendra Kumar Pachauri, former chairperson of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, as he is facing charges of alleged sexual misconduct against his colleague in The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). More India News»

		Business
		Centre invites global bids for Rs 2,500cr 'train sets' project Delhi to Mumbai or Kolkata may just be an overnight journey with railways taking the first concrete step to bring about change in the way trains are run-from being driven by locomotives now, to train sets in the near future. Haryana orders lifting Maggi samples for testing Taking note of a Bihar court's directions for registration of a criminal case against officials of Nestle India and Maggi brand ambassadors and cinestars Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta, Haryana health minister Anil Vij on Tuesday directed the health officials to start random sampling of noodles for testing in food laboratory. Hyundai sub-Rs 10L SUV Creta to take on Duster Hyundai is set to fire competition in the mini SUV segment with the launch of a sub-Rs 10 lakh SUV ‘Creta’. The SUV will be pitted against vehicles such as Renault Duster and Ford Eco Sport. More Business News»

		Environment
		Himachal monitors forest fires via satellites The state forest department is, for the first time, monitoring the situation via satellites. Britain's oldest vegetarian dinosaur found Scientists have identified Britain's oldest sauropod (plant-eaters) dinosaur from a fossil bone discovered on the Yorkshire coast. Climate change boosts rain in Africa's Sahel region: Study Rising greenhouse gases have boosted rainfall in the Sahel region of Africa, easing droughts that killed 100,000 people in the 1970s and 1980s, in a rare positive effect of climate change, a study said on Monday. More Environment News»

		World
		US Cong curbs NSA surveillance, sends bill to Obama The US Senate passed landmark legislation Tuesday that ends the government's bulk telephone data dragnet, reining in the most controversial surveillance program since the 9/11 attacks of 2001. 'Dangerous' terror suspect shot dead in Boston A 26-year-old terror suspect under FBI surveillance was shot dead outside a pharmacy in Boston on Tuesday after brandishing a knife at police and federal agents, officials said. Russian missile maker: MH17 shot down by Ukrainian missile The Russian maker of the Buk air defense missile system said on Tuesday that it has concluded that Malaysian Airlines flight 17 was downed by an older version of the missile, which isn't in service with the Russian military but is in Ukrainian arsenals. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'I get a kick when termed a sex symbol' Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh have worked together as newcomers, and five years later, are together again in Zoya Akhtar’s Dil Dhadakne Do. They say they’re both calmer now, but still interrupt each other to pass a sarcastic comment or just make fun of the other. Saif's son Ibrahim hoodwinks aunt Soha Following in his father’s footsteps is Saif's teenage son Ibrahim, who goes on the web occasionally but still prefers to be private for the better part. Recently, Soha shared the ID of her nephew’s photo-sharing profile asking her followers to follow the youngster. 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' enters the 100 crore club Tanu Weds Manu Returns is the first female-oriented film to have entered the sought-after 100 crore club. What makes this even more commendable is that the film has no big male superstar and was not released on a holiday. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Operation on neck helps save one in 8 oral cancer patients: Study Tata Memorial Hospital, the cancer hub in Parel, announced a breakthrough on Tuesday that could not only reduce the risk of death for oral cancer patients by 36% but also prevent recurrence of the disease by 55%. Infographics: 9 ways in which prolonged sitting can harm us People with desk jobs need to be on their feet for a minimum of two hours daily during working hours and this should eventually be increased to up to 4 hours, says the first-ever UK guidance designed to curb the health risks of too much cumulative sitting time. Gene mutation that leads to colour blindness identified Researchers have identified a previously unknown gene mutation that causes sufferers to be either totally or predominantly colourblind and see the world in black, white and shades of grey. More Science News»

		Sports
		Restructuring incomplete without Dravid's help: Dalmiya BCCI president reiterated that Dravid is very much in the board's scheme of things and the country's cricket would be "incomplete" without the batsman's contribution. Sepp Blatter stands down as Fifa president Blatter announced the decision at a news conference in Zurich, six days after the FBI had raided a hotel in Zurich and arrested several Fifa officials. Federer knocked out of French Open by Wawrinka Roger Federer was knocked out of the French Open at quarterfinal stage, falling in three sets to fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka, 8th seed, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4). More Sports News»

		Technology
		13 companies barred from applying for H-1B visa ZTE Nubia Z9 mini review: Good mid-range option Powered by Qualcomm’s mid-range Snapdragon 615 processor, the phone packs in a full-HD display and a 16MP camera. BSNL to offer free national roaming from June 15 Prasad also said that the government will ensure that Wi-Fi spots powered by BSNL are operational in major tourist spots in the next two years. More Technology News»

		Education
		Parents fight battle against schoolbags Akash, a Class 1 student, has 18 books of which he carries 12 to school every day. The slender boy is bent over with the weight of his bag while walking to school. Education Act may get more penal provisions The proposed amendment to Section 24 of Delhi School Education Act and Rules (DSEAR) 1973, makes its violation by school management punishable by imprisonment of three to seven years and a fine that’ll be decided by the education director. Goa schools to reopen on June 8 Students and teachers from primary to higher secondary school level in Goa will enjoy an extended summer vacation with the directorate of education deferring the reopening of schools by four days. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Jamini Roy's Krishna-leela, Crucifixion paintings on display at city art gallery In 2007, Jamini Roy’s ‘Musicians’ sold for over Rs 8.5 crore. A hefty price tag for an artist, who once declared he wanted to make “his art affordable and available to every middle-class household in Bengal”. Pawar to Fadnavis: Give distressed farmers total loan waiver A day after his whirlwind tour of the drought-affected villages of Marathwada, NCP president and former Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar on Tuesday called on chief minister Devendra Fadnavis to press his demand for a complete loan waiver for the farmers in crisis. Red carpet out for producers of green energy in Maharashtra The state government will offer its transmission wires to carry additional green energy — solar or wind power — that people generate so that they can sell it to consumers of their choice. The move is aimed at promoting open access, or the selling and buying of green power according to the consumer and generator’s choice. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Should man freed of rape charge considered a survivor: Court Acquitting a man in a rape case, a trial court has expressed concern over the society’s treatment of men who are accused of heinous crimes but are later found to be innocent. Inside job, but motive not robbery A day after the wife and children of an excise officer were found murdered at home in Uttam Nagar in west Delhi, police have ruled out robbery to be a motive behind the killings but say that someone who bore feelings of extreme hatred towards the family had done them and that this person was aware of its daily routine. SOL paper leaked again, 3 held The flying squad of Delhi University has caught students circulating the question paper ahead of the exam for the second consecutive day. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		BBMP to visit rain-hit spots on same day Rain may provide relief from the sultry weather but it also brings with it a bagful of woes. With monsoon expected to keep its date with the city this week, BBMP officials have been instructed to ensure rain-related problems are resolved at the earliest. Schoolchildren learn the art of waste segregation Naman Kashyap and Sagar R Nair, both Class VIII students from Silicon City Academy of Secondary Education, are now waste wise. Parents fight battle against schoolbags Akash, a Class 1 student, has 18 books of which he carries 12 to school every day. The slender boy is bent over with the weight of his bag while walking to school.  More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		'Naidu should concentrate on AP' “Chandrababu Naidu’s mind continues to stay in Hyderabad. When he is supposed to talk about the development of his state, Andhra Pradesh, Naidu continues to concentrate on Telangana. Another heritage bldg to make way for Metro As it turns out, the 100-year-old Hankin’s Kutcheri with its imposing colonial columns and wooden Jaffri lattices in Lakdikapul, the office of first inspector general of police (IGP) of the erstwhile Hyderabad State, is set to be demolished to make way for the metro. Cash-for-vote: Jagan wants Naidu named accused No 1 YSR Congress president Jaganmohan Reddy on Tuesday requested governor E S L Narasimhan to take steps and ensure that Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu was made the main accused in the cash-for-vote case. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Light, shade & a colourful career A casual scroll across a Facebook wall would throw up images ­ selfies taken with friends, shot of a city skyline or silhouette of a beach-side candy seller. Yamaha and Royal Enfield to vroom into Chennai R&D map After a lull in land deals, tech-related investments are back in business in Chennai, with Japanese two-wheeler major Yamaha and desi cult bike maker Royal Enfield picking up land parcels to set up their corporate offices and research and development facilities.  After IIT-M ban, APSC offshoots spring up online When IIT-Madras decided to ban Ambedkar Periyar Student Circle (APSC), it could not have anticipated the chain reaction it would trigger. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Agent held with bagful of bogus Canada visas from a hotel in Naroda Sardarnagar police have arrested a Himmatnagar-based agent, Sandeep Barot, who used to make bogus visas for Canada. Acting on a tip-off a few days back, police officials caught the 43-year-old Barot from a hotel in Naroda and recovered a bag containing passports with fake visas and several visa tickets of Canada. RTI applicant seeks OBC info, asked to reveal caste The applicant, Maulik Shrimali, was startled to find a reply from the secretary of the commission in which Shrimali was asked to provide the details of his caste and the reason why he sought the information. Palace on Wheels chugs into Gujarat Very soon, Palace on Wheels, the luxury train of Rajasthan Tourism, will chug off from the city’s station. The train will undergo a metamorphosis as it will now host board meetings, product launches and also marriage parties on the move. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HQ Purva celebrates 45th Raising Day HQ Purva UP & MP Sub Area, Allahabad, celebrated its 45th Raising Day on Monday with full zeal and enthusiasm. AAP seeks rollback in service tax Volunteers of Aam Admi Party (AAP) on Monday staged a demonstration in the city demanding Union government to rollback service tax which has gone up to 14% from Monday. 'Fabricator' on world tour after losing a leg BV Narayana was in his early twenties when he lost a leg after being hit by a group of motorcyclists. After three decades, he decided to tour across the globe to make people aware of traffic norms so that they could be saved from the pain that he had to undergo. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		This year, wait for Rath Yatra to be 1.5 months long Due to additional Hindu month of Ashadha this year, the traditional Rath Yatra that takes place on every Ashadhi Bij (second day of the month of Ashadha), will be observed on July 18. Kalevar ritual for Jagannath temple idols on July 16 For the Lord Jagannath devotees, the year 2015 marks the year when the deity will change the old ‘kalevar’ (body) and assume the new one. Bhubaneswar police take ARSS chief in custody to identify henchmen A trial court here on Tuesday granted permission to police to take ARSS chief Subash Agarwal on two-day remand for questioning in connection with Saturday's firing on a senior railway employee. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh scores poorly in social infra: Study Madhya Pradesh government needs to take significant steps to improve social infrastructure for equitable development and social empowerment for sustainable economic growth. Health alarm pushes Maggi off menu in Bhopal city Sales of popular fast food Maggi have dropped in the city by more than 50% after news of lead and MSG (monosodium glutamate) in the instant noodles have surfaced. Jains hail CM for no-egg meal in anganwadis Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's decision to stop distribution of boiled eggs or egg curries in anganwadis of tribal districts might have raised eyebrows, but powerful Jain community in the state has decided to felicitate him for respecting their sentiments. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Fire destroys 9 houses in remote Chamba village In a devastating fire, nine houses were gutted completed while four were partially damaged in Samela village of Chamba district on Monday night affecting nine families. When past met present at Punjab University When Panjab University (PU) alumna and national award winning actor Baljinder Kaur returned to her alma mater on Tuesday after a decade, the memories were overwhelming. The obsession called selfies From sticks to cliffs and moving trains to standstill monuments, the youth has conquered it all to click that ultimate photograph which we know by the name of 'selfie'. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: This government should have the grace to acknowledge the work done by the UPA: P Chidambaram

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, June 02, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		This government should have the grace to acknowledge the work done by the UPA: P Chidambaram You have misunderstood the context in which “suit boot sarkar” was used. As I understand it, it is a short hand way of saying that this government has been pro corporate rather than pro- farmer or pro poor or pro- working class. Tamil nadu gets $300mn from World Bank to improve roads The World Bank has sanctioned a loan of US $300 million (around Rs 1,800 crore) for Tamil Nadu to improve its roads. The line of credit is part of the second Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project. Accused from Jindal group came to me for favourable verdict: Judge A hearing into a Coalgate-related case on Monday began on an embarrassing note for the defendants as the judge hinted that he had “again” been approached by an accused in alleged pursuit of a favourable verdict. More India News»

		Business
		7.5% Q4 GDP growth may be revised downward The high January-March GDP growth figure of 7.5%, which elevated India to the position of the fastest growing large economy in the world, even ahead of China for the comparable period, may be short-lived as there is a high probability of its downward revision in about three months. 'Rent seeking' cos unhappy with govt: Piyush Goyal Coal, power and renewable energy minister Piyush Goyal, on Monday, described the section of industry unhappy with the slow pace of change on the ground in Narendra Modi's first year in office as rent seeking and unable to adjust in the new transparent era ushered in by the BJP-led government. Pawan Munjal new Hero MotoCorp chairman Passing the baton to his son Pawan Munjal, top industrialist Brijmohan Lall Munjal today stepped aside as Executive Chairman of two-wheeler giant Hero MotoCorp to take up an non-executive role. More Business News»

		Environment
		Climate change boosts rain in Africa's Sahel region: Study Rising greenhouse gases have boosted rainfall in the Sahel region of Africa, easing droughts that killed 100,000 people in the 1970s and 1980s, in a rare positive effect of climate change, a study said on Monday. Feeling breathless in 'gas chamber' Delhi As the Centre and state governments in NCR dither on fixing air quality, the capital’s image is taking a beating and its residents are paying the price of bad air with their health. New round of UN talks seeks a shape to climate deal UN climate talks were to resume in Bonn on Monday, tasked with sculpting a historic deal on greenhouse gases due to be sealed in Paris little more than six months from now. More Environment News»

		World
		Migrant children face labour, sex exploitation in Italy In a cavernous market just outside Rome, migrant boys from North Africa shunt trolleys stacked high with crates of melons, garlic, tomatoes, strawberries and other Italian produce. Kerry heads home after breaking his leg US Secretary of State John Kerry left Europe for the United States aboard a special military aircraft on Monday after breaking his leg in a cycling accident. Up to 70 killed in Nigeria fuel tanker crash Up to 70 people were killed in Nigeria, many of them burnt alive, when a fuel tanker crashed into a busy bus station in the southeast city of Onitsha and exploded, Red Cross officials said on Monday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Exclusive: Salman Khan in 'Selfie le le re' song In his upcoming Eid release, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Salman Khan’s introduction in the film is with a song titled ‘Selfie le le re’ that has been composed by Pritam and choreographed by Remo D’Souza. I was almost a loser in 'Judaai': Anil Kapoor When the star cast of Zoya Akhtar’s upcoming film Dil Dhadakne Do arrived in Ahmedabad, it looked like a family on a fun trip. Team Dil Dhadakne Do with Milkha Singh According to the promise made, Farhan Akhtar held a special screening of Dil Dhadakne Do for Milkha Singh. The cast and crew was also present for the special screening and even clicked pictures with the great sprinter. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Indian students bag 30K euro jackpot from Airbus A team of Indian students have won the global 30,000 euro jackpot from Airbus for creating the world’s first airplane that generates its own power by the vibration of its wings which can later be used to power in-flight systems. Groups press FDA to approve 'women's Viagra' Those questions are being raised in a campaign that is pressing the Food and Drug Administration to approve a pill aimed at restoring lost libido in women. Bengaluru firm researches on treating Pompe, a rare disorder Nidhi Shirol, 14, is battling a rare disease, Pompe. The absence of sugar-storing enzyme in her body has made all the difference. Her family spends a whopping Rs 1 crore every year on treatment. More Science News»

		Sports
		Don't yet know about my role in advisory committee: Ganguly Despite being unclear about his role in the BCCI advisory committee, Sourav Ganguly is happy to be clubbed with Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman. Djokovic, Nadal to meet in French Open quarterfinals Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will clash in a French Open quarterfinal blockbuster in one of the sport's most-eagerly awaited clashes of recent times. Roger Federer reaches 11th French Open quarterfinal Second seed Roger Federer reached the French Open quarterfinals for the 11th time on Monday with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 win over France's Gael Monfils. More Sports News»

		Technology
		13 companies barred from applying for H-1B visa In sales, Snapdeal closes in on Flipkart Online marketplace Snapdeal has hit a sales run rate of $3.5 billion this month, what is known as gross merchandise value (GMV) in e-commerce parlance, bringing it closer to the scale of Flipkart, the country’s largest e-tailer. DoT panel submits report on net neutrality A telecom department panel on net neutrality submitted its report to the communications & IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad over the weekend. More Technology News»

		Education
		Maharashtra SSC exam result likely to be announced this weekend The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is likely to declare the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exam result by this weekend. For The Budding Engineer... Exam season has ended, but testing times have not. Students are now stressed out over what career path to choose. Engineering is a popular choice, mainly because people believe the stream has a wide range of career options and career growth, offers social status, and is a well-trodden path to success. Engineering streams are aplenty, and students are often undecided over what stream is best suited for them. TOI seeks to list out a few engineering streams and why that stream is meant for you. Bengalureans top 6 of 7 streams in CET, but city ranking drops Students from Bengaluru have excelled in CET 2015, topping the six of the seven streams. However, Bengaluru’s overall ratings have dropped, with 39 students in the top 10 ranks across the seven streams, down from 45 last year. More Education News»

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		Delhi
		Uber driver tries to kiss passenger in Gurgaon A 21-year-old woman has accused the driver of an Uber cab of trying to kiss her after she got off at her destination in Gurgaon on May 29, landing the taxi-hailing company in a fresh controversy barely six months after the alleged rape of a passenger in Delhi led to the service being banned in the capital. Plea for equal relief after boy's school assault As a 12-year-old boy he was grabbed from inside his school and sexually assaulted by senior students. Faced with severe psychological trauma the boy was forced to change his school and shift home to another south Delhi colony. Boy, grandfather killed as SUV hits scooter A 15-year-old boy and his grandfather were mowed down by a speeding Toyota Fortuner near Ashoka Niketan traffic signal, Yojna Vihar crossing, on Monday morning. Rishab, a Class VII student of Amity International School, Vasundhara, was riding pillion on his grandfather’s scooter. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Apathetic Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike turns KR Park into junkyard Food waste, used paper plates, construction material, dry leaves - name it and you'll find it in this dumpyard. It's not a landfill we're talking about but a premier lung space in the city. Bangalore KSRTC launches washing machine for buses Now KSRTC buses will get a soap bath in an automatic washing machine in depots in Bengaluru. Engineering graduate caught for selling ganja An engineering graduate from Odisha, who came in search of a job in the city was caught while he was found selling ganja his single room accommodation from BTM Layout II stage in the city on Saturday. More Bangalore News»

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		Chennai
		Tamil Nadu lifts power cuts for industries In a big relief to industries, saddled with high production capacity but low demand, the Tamil Nadu government on Monday announced lifting of power cuts from June 5. While the 20% power cut for high tension users during non-peak hours would be eased completely, the 90% load shedding during peak hour between 6pm and 10pm would be lifted only up to September 30. Woman dies falling from joyride A 42-year-old woman died on Monday after she slipped down from a ‘Frisbee ride’ at an exhibition set up on Lady Willingdon College grounds on Kamarajar Salai on Sunday night. Woman dies after falling from amusement ride in Chennai A 42-year-old woman died after she fell from an amusement ride at an exhibition on Lady Willingdon College Grounds in Chennai on Sunday night. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Pens worth Rs 5 lakhs stolen A stationery store in Ambawadi was targeted by thieves who decamped with Rs 1.10 lakh in cash and 43 high-end pens worth Rs 5 lakh. Police have started investigation on the basis of the CCTV footage found from the spot. Builder's kin crashes SUV into 12 people, kills 2 A father-son duo was crushed to death and 10 others injured when a speeding SUV driven by a builder’s kin, who is a resident of near by Shah-e-Alam area, ran over people sleeping outside their hutments near Chandola lake, at 2.30 am on Monday. Follow tariff orders, GERC tells GUVNL The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has warned the state-run Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) to comply ‘scrupulously’ with its tariff orders in the case of making payments to the solar photovoltaic power project developers. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		'Year 2020 to see 7 million deaths due to tobacco' Allahabad Medical Association (AMA) organised a CME (continuous medical education) at AMA Hall on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day 2015 on Sunday to highlight the ill effects of tobacco and treatment of tobacco related cancers. Neglected 300-yr-old Ayurvedic manuscripts to be preserved Regional Manuscript Library, the lone government manuscript library in the state, has added to its treasure around 300-year-old manuscripts of medical papers and volumes penned by Ayurvedacharyas, who have elaborated symptoms and cure of common and chronic diseases by Himalayan herbs. Woman kingpin among five vehicle lifters held The district police, with the help of crime branch and Jhunsi police, busted an inter-state gang of vehicles thieves, by arresting its kingpin Sweta Gupta and five gang members. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Niramaya served 4.40 lakh in its first month: Govt Around 4.40 lakh patients benefitted from the government’s free medicine scheme 'Niramaya' in the past one month after it was rolled out on May 1, the government said on Monday. Orissa CM raps top cops for robbery at ex-judge's house As police groped in dark about Saturday’s armed robbery at the house of retired Orissa high court judge P K Mohanty in Cuttack, chief minister Naveen Patnaik pulled up DGP Sanjeev Marik and twin cities commissioner of police R P Sharma on Monday and directed them to crack the case immediately. Hectic parleys to locate IIM site at Sambalpur During his two-day visit, Sahoo said he would hold discussions with the district administration on Monday to provide inputs to the state government for replying to the queries of ministry of human resources development in New Delhi on June 5. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP scores poorly in social infra: ASSOCHAM Madhya Pradesh government needs to take significant steps to improve social infrastructure for equitable development and social empowerment for sustainable economic growth. Lightning kills one at Khajuraho, causes little damage to temple A 17 year old girl died after being struck by lightning at western group of temples in Khajuraho. Tribal woman gang raped in Shivpuri Suspected of practicing witchcraft, a tribal woman was gang raped at a distant village in Shivpuri in northern Madhya Pradesh on late Saturday night. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Buns or braids, keep it messy, girls Summer definitely gives girls with long hair a tough time.And keeping those tresses flowing at a party means inviting even more trouble. Man held for smuggling illicit liquor A man was arrested by police department's anti-narcotics and anti-illicit liquor wing with possession of 11 cartons of illicit alcohol on Monday. Making Ludhiana a better place to breathe These young innovative minds of Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College may help reduce air pollution with smokeless biomass briquettes machine with waste materials like saw dust, coffee husk, coconut shells, agro-waste and paddy straw. More Chandigarh News»

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