SilverLine does not require a prior Environment clearance, Centre to NGT

Trivandrum: In an affidavit submitted before the National Green Tribunal, the Central Government has said that the SilverLine semi high-speed rail project does not require any prior environment clearance. The affidavit was filed before NGT on behalf of the Central Government by Dr Murali Krishna, a scientist from the Regional Office of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Bengaluru.

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Railways to impose fine of Rs 500 for not wearing masks

Trivandrum: Southern Railway is taking various measures to contain the spread of resurgence of COVID-19 pandemic, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Home Affairs from time to time. Southern Railway has been continuously appealing to passengers to follow COVID appropriate behaviour (CAB) such as social distancing, wearing of a mask and regular washing of hands while in the Railway premises and aboard the train.

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