Counter affidavit by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in the matter of Pradeep Singh Shekhawat Vs State of Assam & Others dated 30/01/2025. The application complained about the illegal constructions, including the illegal construction of road to Bhuban Hill, within the Barak Bhuban Wildlife Sanctuary located …
The study examines the distribution and factors regulating the sloth bear in a fragmented hills of Meghamalai in Western Ghats through occupancy framework. Indirect evidences were sought over 133 grids of 4 sq. km size between December 2011 and December 2012. Indirect evidences were recorded in 58 of 133 sampled …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs Union of India & Ors dated 17/10/2015 regarding forest matters. Amicus curaie has classified the matters pending before the Green Bench under different heads such as: i) matters relating to wood based industries, ii) …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Devrai Foundation & Ors. Vrs. S.N. Infrustructures and Ors. dated 15/10/2015 regarding construction activities in the eco-sensitive zone of Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary, Pune, Maharashtra.
Taking into account a spectrum of issues and factors, the Expert Technical Committee, formed by the government to look into the matter of exploration and production of coal bed methane project of M/S Great Eastern Energy Corporation Limited in the Mannargudi Coal Bed Methane (CBM) block over an extant of …
In order to generate love for wildlife among people, the state government has launched a scheme for the adoption of birds or animals. Informing about the scheme, Haryana forest minister Rao Narbir Singh said that any person from the State could adopt any bird or animal kept in zoos or …
Almost a third of all natural World Heritage Sites has the threat of oil, gas and mining exploration hanging over it, according to a new report. This threat rises to an alarming 61 per cent in Africa. Natural World Heritage Sites are places of outstanding natural value, such as the …
KERI: A pair of endemic Southern Birdwing butterflies in mating posture has been photographed in Bhuipal by Suryakant Gaonkar. The Southern Birdwing (Troides Minos) is a large and striking Swallowtail butterfly that is endemic to peninsular India and is seen mainly during the days after rainfall recedes. Villages of Sattari …
Agra: In the ongoing case of alleged violation of environment and wildlife laws in Soor Sarovar Bird sanctuary by Anand Engineering College, the National Green tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttar Pradesh government, forest department, pollution control board and other department concerned to file their replies before the final hearing …
Ranchi: The state government on Tuesday cleared the decks for bringing out its new eco-tourism policy.The state cabinet, led by chief minister Raghubar Das, approved the draft new policy that aims to develop eco-tourism in specific pockets, like national parks, sanctuaries and forests. "The policy will prepare framework for promoting …
Ranchi: The first nationwide survey by Wildlife Institute of India (WII) on leopards states that there are just 29 leopards in the state. The survey has not been made public yet but has put the spotted cat population at close to 8,000 in the country, except the northeast. Jharkhand, which …
A retired scientist's concern over the upcoming construction within 10-km radius of the Asola Wildlife Sanctuary has led the National Green Tribunal to seek a response from the Centre on the issue. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notice to the Ministry of Environment & Forests, …
Scientist moves NGT against constructions within 10 km of the sanctuary Environmentalists who are crying foul over the government’s decision to notify eco-sensitive zone around the Okhla Bird sanctuary to one kilometre are now fearing a repeat with Asola Wildlife Sanctuary, which has been in news more for the monkeys …
Gupta assured the residents that their demand would be considered and that he would discuss the issue with the district town planner and HUDA officials for an alternate site. Residents of Sector 2 and other adjoining sectors met local BJP MLA Gian Chand Gupta on Monday and highlighted the problems …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zonal Bench, Chennai) in the matter of K. Savad Vs Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change & Others dated 31/08/2015 regarding construction activities in Kodancheri and Nellipoyil Villages among others in Kozhikode District, Kerala which are within the purview of Ecologically Fragile …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Paramveer Singh Vs. Union of India & Ors. dated 28/08/2015 regarding issuance of the notification in relation to the Okhla Bird Sanctuary. The Tribunal directed the Applicant to file the complete and comprehensive additional Affidavit stating what is the exact …
Taking a dig at the previous UPA regime, the government today said that it was "unfortunate" that only 15 eco-sensitive zones around protected areas of the country were declared in the last eight years against more than 150 by the present government in just eight months. Noting that it was …
CHENNAI: The Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday directed notice to the Central and State governments on a petition alleging that the widening work of East Coast Road (ECR) being carried out was in contravention of the Coastal Zone Regulation Notification and Environment Impact Assessment Notification. …
MUMBAI: The Rs 1,1000-crore Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) project will not face environmental impediments as the Union environment and forest ministry (MoEF) is likely to approve the eco-sensitive zone as 0-8km from the Karnala bird sanctuary. The MoEF had issued a draft notification notifying the eco-sensitive limit in June …
In what may turn out to be a big relief for homebuyers in Noida, the Centre will on Tuesday take a final call on notifying certain areas as an eco-sensitive and no-construction zone around Okhla bird sanctuary. The notification will allow homebuyers outside the zone to get occupancy certificates of …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Amit Kumar Vs Union of India & Others dated 18/08/2015 regarding illegal and unauthorized construction works undertaken by developers within 10 km radius of the Okhla Bird Sanctuary.