Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Subhas Datta Vs State of West Bengal & Others dated 10/04/2024. The present Original Application has been filed by the Applicant appearing in person stating that in the tourist township of Darjeeling there is the ‘Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary’ popularly known …
Increasing footfalls and unregulated movement of horses are taking a toll on the fragile ecosystem of Naldehra, located at a height of 2,044 metres, in Himachal Pradesh. The impact on environment includes degradation of vegetation and deodar trees, pollution and accumulation of waste, officials say. "The deodars in the Naldehra …
The State Assembly passed the Uttarakhand Green Energy Cess and Uttarakhand ropeways Bill by voice vote on Tuesday. On the second day of the winter session of assembly the parliamentary affairs Minister Indira Hriyadesh tabled these acts which were passed by the assembly. In the Uttarakhand green cess act the …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Court on its own Motion Vs. State of HP &Ors.; relating to one of the most eco-sensitive area of the Himachal Pradesh i.e. Rohtang Pass.
GREATER NOIDA: The contours of the proposed 'green lung' of Greater Noida have been drawn up. The consultant for the nearly 2,000 acre ecological park on the city's forest land has submitted a shape and design proposal for the project. The project, estimated to cost over Rs 100 crore, will …
This 4th edition of the GGEI is an in-depth look at how 60 countries perform in the global green economy, as well as how expert practitioners rank this performance. Like many indices, the GGEI is a communications tool, signaling to policy makers, international organizations, the private sector and citizens which …
Nagpur: Even as all major political parties are leaving no stone unturned to woo voters in the region during the last-minute campaigning for the state assembly elections, vital issues pertaining to forest, wildlife and environment have been missing from top leaders' agenda, and even manifestos. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress …
'319 tourist spots will be developed providing basic facilities in the State' Minister for Higher Education and Tourism R V Deshpande said that the State government will soon announce a new tourism policy. The policy will come into existence after getting nod from the Cabinet. Speaking to mediapersons on the …
EFFORTS are underway to put in place an inter-governmental action plan for the Benguela current seabirds. The Atlantic Ocean's marine-life filled Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME) is shared by Namibia, Angola and South Africa. Sergey Dereliev, the technical officer of the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds …
The Statistical Yearbook of Bhutan 2014 is the thirty second edition of an annual series published by the National Statistics Bureau, Royal Government of Bhutan. It provides a comprehensive and systematic current statistical information of the key socio-demographic and economic characteristics of Bhutan. Through this publication, users will be able …
Gujarat high court on Thursday sought an explanation from the Centre and the state government over the proposed new tourism zone in Dhari division of Gir sanctuary, the last abode of Asiatic lions. Taking suo motu cognizance of an anonymous letter from a local resident taking exception to construction in …
Move expected to encourage best performers and inspire others; aim to double foreign tourist arrivals in India Close on the heels of Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing the ambitious ‘Clean India’ mission, the Union Tourism Ministry on Friday said it was working on a “cleanliness index’’ for cities in the …
Although the importance of addressing ecosystem service benefits in regional land use planning and decision-making is evident, substantial practical challenges remain. In particular, methods to identify priority areas for the provision of key ecosystem services and other environmental services (benefits from the environment not directly linked to the function of …
Himachal Pradesh will begin the process of Green Accounting under Inclusive Green Growth Sustainable Development from district Mandi and later cover the entire state. It has already prepared the blueprint for assessing the real value of its forests. A workshop was held here yesterday for officials from various departments of …
The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) is calling applications from Sri Lankan Hotels to compete in the annual 'Green Hotels' competition, organised by the Association to recognise the sustainability practices adopted by those hotel firms. This will be a continuation of a very successful greening hotel award scheme initiated …
As the Mt Fuji climbing season approaches its end, officials in Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures have called attention to the large amount of trash and waste left on the ground along climbing paths in areas far removed from rubbish bins and restrooms. In an effort to protect the environment and …
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday pledged to pursue close cooperation with the Maldives on climate change ahead of his state visit to the island country. "China will continue to pursue close cooperation with it (the Maldives) on climate change, human rights and other issues," Xi said in a signed …
Kashmir Economic Alliance (KEA) said news about the Yusmarg as an alternate ‘firing range’ to Tosamaidan has once again become an issue of controversy. In a statement, KEA Chairman Mohammad Yasin Khan said it is great concern that tourist destinations are being used for ‘firing range’ which isaffecting the ecological …
The National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi, has directed the forest department, State of Uttarakhand, to file its reply to the main application within two weeks with an advanced copy sent to the counsel of the petitioner who may file rejoinder, if any, within one week thereafter. In addition …
Plastic bottles, wrappers and polythene covers mark the trail in most parts of the Himalayan range in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand states of north India which are open to tourists and trekkers. Trekkers are reported to be the main culprits contributing to "water bombs" which can flood the area. Non-biodegradable …
BAHAWALPUR: The forest department has finalised a three-phased comprehensive plan worth Rs140 million under the ADP to attract maximum visitors at the neglected but historic national park in Lal Sohanra, about 40km from here on Bahawalpur-Hasilpur road. Dawn learnt the project was mainly related to the development of two existing …
