Protection of mankind depends on safe nature’
The future of mankind will be protected only when the nature is kept unharmed, viewed environmentalists and intellectuals at an award distribution ceremony held by the House of Nature, Environment and
Orissa
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Posco project will take off soon, says Anand Sharma
1,000 acres of land yet to be acquired by the company The Centre came out confident today that with the renewal of environment clearance, South Korean steel giant Posco’s project in Odisha would take off soon.“The government is working to expedite clearances for the $12-billion project of steel major Posco in Odisha that was awarded environment clearance last week,” Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said in Delhi on Wednesday.
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Changes to environment policies could undermine human rights : Amnesty India
The recent changes to India's environmental clearance procedures are likely to undermine the human rights of communities affected by mining projects, said Amnesty International India on Wednesday. According
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Expediting Nod for $12-B Posco Project: Sharma
Commerce and industry minister Anand Sharma has assured his South Korean counterpart Yoon Sang-jick that India is expediting clearance to the $12 billion Posco project in Odisha, the largest foreign direct
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Posco project to take off soon
The $12 billion POSCO steel project in Jagatsinghpur district, Orissa is going to be operational soon, following revalidation of its environmental clearance. Read more about the controversial project that got final go-ahead from the environment ministry after eight years.
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Order of the National Green Tribunal on the use of water from the river Baiterani in Orissa by the industry and also regarding construction of industry in forest area without obtaining forest clearance, 16/01/2014
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sarbeswar Mishra & Anr. Vs Union of India & Ors. dated 16/01/2014 on the use of water from the river Baiterani in Orissa by the industry and also regarding
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No green nod if panchayats oppose: Moily
Projects will not be given green clearance if these are opposed by local panchayats (village councils), petroleum minister M Veerappa Moily, who holds additional charge of the environment and forests ministry,
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Odisha disaster management plan to be model for other states
NDMA urged concerned officials to submit detailed note on preparation, operations carried out and post cyclone restoration The Odisha government's exemplary handling of the severe cyclonic storm Phailin has earned it accolades from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
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Government approves Rs 761 crore highway project in Odisha
Project will expedite improvement of infrastructure in Odisha The government today approved a Rs 761 crore road project in Odisha under its flagship National Highways Development Project.
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Fishermen Seek Intervention of NGT over Posco Port Plan
Fishermen have sought intervention of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to stop setting up of the proposed Posco captive port near the Jatadhari river mouth. Apprehending that the port would have an
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Showcause Notice to 12 Mining Lessees for Violating Eco Law
Jajpur Collector issued showcause notices to 12 mining lessees including State owned Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), for violating environment laws and indulging in illegal mining. They have been asked