State gets its first climate change lab
BENGALURU: In a huge boost to studies on climate change and its impact in the state, R Shankar, minister of forests, ecology and the environment, on Tuesday inaugurated the state’s first climate change
Water Resourcres
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Only 115 wetlands? Miffed SC gives Govt a week for fact file
The Supreme Court on Tuesday cautioned the Centre against “hoodwinking” it on the number of wetlands and lakes in the country and set a week deadline for it to come out with a “holistic” report on the
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Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal encroachments made in the water body, Najafgarh, Delhi, 09/12/2016
<p>Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sunder Singh Vs State of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 09/12/2016 regarding illegal encroachments made in the water body ‘Johad’
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal constructions on flood plain and river bed of Yamuna, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, 30/11/2016
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Uma Shankar Patwa & Others Vs. Union of India & Others (Earlier titled as D.K. Joshi Vs. Union of India & Ors.) dated 30/11/2016 regarding
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Odisha to move Supreme Court, NGT against Chhattisgarh
Odisha Government will soon approach the Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal (NGT) against Chhattisgarh for projects undertaken by it on the upstream of Mahanadi river. BJD spokesperson Pratap
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Activists turn spotlight on water bodies in Girivalam path
The activists opposed to the Girivalam path-widening project have shifted their focus to theerthams and ponds which may take a hit from the project. With the National Green Tribunal-appointed committee
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Shrinking Pushkar Lake water takes a toll on fishes
Decreasing water level in Pushkar Lake has come down hard on fishes and dozens of them died in last 48 hours. The incident irked the priest association which has warned of agitation during the international
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Bengaluru staring at a severe water crisis, warns IISc study
The study points out that wastage due to leakages and indiscriminate use is adding to the growing problem. An ongoing study by a team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has
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Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding Cauvery river waters allocation, 05/09/2016
<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of State of Tamil Nadu Vs State of Karnataka & Others dated 05/08/2016 regarding Cauvery river water dispute. Mr. Naphade, learned senior counsel
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Dwarka pins hope on waterbody revival
Backed by two scientists, residents of Dwarka recently submitted their suggestions to the National Green Tribunal, saying that reviving waterbodies in Dwarka could ensure water sufficiency in the area.
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding installation of rain water harvesting systems in hospitals of Delhi, 28/07/2016
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vikrant Kumar Tongad. Vs. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. dated 28/07/2016 regarding installation of rain water harvesting system in the hospitals