Marble slurry should be reused: NGT
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of S. Srinivas Rao & Others Vs State of Andhra Pradesh dated 28/09/2022.</p> <p>The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was directed by the
Srikakulam (D)
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Ignoring protests, AP says Kovvada N-plant on track
Ignoring the widespread public protests, Andhra Pradesh Government has decided to go ahead with land acquisition for the 6,000 MW nuclear power plant at Kovvada in the north coastal district of Srikakulam.
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MoEF defers clearance for Suryachakra power plant in MP
In a setback to Suryachakra Power Venture, the Ministry of Environment and Forests has deferred clearance for a 1,320-MW coal-based power plant being developed by the company in Madhya Pradesh as it apparently
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East Coast Energy gets MoEF nod for AP project
East Coast Energy has received the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Government of India, nod for the construction of phase I of 1,320 MW of 2,640 MW thermal power project at Kakarapalli, Santhabommali
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Life lessons from valuable wastelands
Today, the water structure is invariable common property, which can be taken apart We were standing at the edge of what looked like a swamp — there were grass, pools and streams. On one side there was land heavily barricaded with high walls, barbed wires and armed security. A board read: East Coast Energy, Kakarapalli. A bloody battle had taken place in this village in Andhra Pradesh a few months ago. People protesting against the takeover of their wetland were shot at and three of them lost their lives. Now the site of the 2,640 Mw thermal power plant is under siege — locked and in court.
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NGOs, public oppose Trimex beach sand project
The local communities, NGOs and other groups opposed the setting up of a beach sand mineral separation plant by the Trimex group at Bhavanapadu in Srikakulam district at a public hearing on Thursday, while
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Trimex beach sand project in Srikakulam faces hurdle
The Trimex group, which set up a beach sand mineral extraction plant near Srikurmam in Srikakulam district, is seeking to set up another plant in the vicinity of Bhavanapadu in the same district as a part
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Conservation of water stressed
<p> Visakhapatnam is in a critical stage, says <strong>Sunita Narain</strong></p> <p> Water bodies and conservation of water must be made non-negotiable, said director general of <strong>Centre for
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State has no right to allocate wetlands for thermal projects
It is only custodian of the land and not owner: Sunita Narain The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) on Wednesday asked the government to minimise the land allocation for the establishment of the
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Zeroing Ground
Earlier this year, sustained protests brought nationwide attention to the 2,640 MW thermal power plant proposed on precious wetlands in Sompeta in the coastal district of Srikakulam. Last month, the Andhra
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High Court suspends Government order on land allotment at Sompeta
In a significant shot in the arm for the environmentalists, the A.P.