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 …
How sad that repeated warnings about the threat to water bodies in the State have fallen on deaf ears. Concerned Government agencies show no interest in responding to the warning given by competent authorities not only within the State but also from committees constituted by the Centre. The State authorities …
The Climate Council’s ‘Icons at Risk: Climate Change Threatening Australian Tourism’ report shows Australia’s top five natural tourist attractions could be hit by extreme heatwaves, increasing temperatures, rising sea-levels, coastal flooding and catastrophic coral bleaching. Australia’s iconic beaches, wilderness areas, national parks and the Great Barrier Reef are the most …
NEW DELHI: The Fukuoka prefectural government, one of the provincial governments of Japan, will help the capital fight air pollution. Delhi government and the Fukuoka prefectural government signed an agreement on Tuesday on the establishment of friendship and cooperation. Apart from air pollution and environment, the areas of cooperation will …
PANJIM: Goa Tourism projects to create public utility facilities at 30 places along the coastal stretch have been hit by the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) country-wide order halting construction activities pending finalisation of coastal zone management plans. NGT, last November, had passed the order directing all States not to grant …
In his maiden meeting of Tourism Deptt, vows to make J&K; sustainable tourism destination Tourism Minister Tassaduq Mufti today said that research, surveys and environmental impact assessments are to be incorporated as regular features in tourism policy of the state to raise modern infrastructure coincident with the historical legacies and …
To provide credible information to policy makers, organisations and the general public State of Environment Report (SoER) for Telangana, for the year 2015, was released by the Minister of State for Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) Mahesh Sharma, and the Minister for Forest and Environment Jogu Ramanna on Saturday. …
State of Environment Report (SoER) for Telangana, for the year 2015, was released by the Minister of State for Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC), and the Minister for Forest and Environment on 6th January, 2018. The report has been prepared by Environment, Protection, Training & Research Institute (EPTRI), an …
Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment, Choudhary Lal Singh inspected the State Forest Research Institute (SFRI) at Sidhra and directed to identify the open areas to be developed into green spaces. The Minister instructed the Director, SFRI, B M Sharma, to prepare a comprehensive plan for raising about two crore …
At least 15 baboons are killed every day on the Northern Corridor, dealing a major blow to Kenya’s tourism. Conservationists and stakeholders in animal welfare say public service vehicles are the lead cause of deaths of these animals. Boost as 250 tourists land at Coast George Kibanya, from Conserve the …
Panaji: Goa tourism development corporation (GTDC) in a statement on Monday said that all tourism infrastructure development projects on the beaches of Goa are being undertaken with permissions of GCZMA. Responding to reports that some projects in CRZ areas had come under scanner following an NGT order last week, chief …
VADODARA: Instead of promoting medical tourism, Gujarat government's health department is promoting "medical terrorism", alleged city-based neurosurgeon Dr Amey Patankar, who had developed the neurosurgery department at state-run SSG Hospital, on Saturday. Launching a scathing attack on the administrators of state health department and SSG Hospital (SSGH), Patankar blamed them …
A respect for human rights is fundamental in setting up a business Respect and communication between businesses and indigenous communities will lead to better infrastructure and services for both parties The growth and expansion of businesses has resulted in companies moving out to rural or indigenous communities. However, such companies …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Abhimanyu Rathor Vs. State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 19/09/2017 regarding degradation of environment and receding of the glaciers at Rohtang Pass. The Counsel appearing for the Applicant prays for time to file the Scheme for Rehabilitation (after the …
Amid locals protest and denial to No Objection Certificate by Palchan and other panchayats of Manali area of Kullu district, chief minister Virbhadra Singh declined the move to construct the ropeway to Rohtang Pass, putting to rest all speculations on the project. Addressing a public gathering in Manali on Monday, …
Climate change will hit the Pacific harder than anywhere else on Earth and the region's tiny island nations need major international aid to deal with the challenge, the World Bank said. A World Bank report, "Pacific Possible", draws on research from numerous sources to back the long-held view of regional …
Correlating tourism with environment conservation, Jammu and Kashmir minister Choudhary Lal Singh said it was "high time" to protect water bodies, forests, endangered wildlife species and biophysical environment in the state which are the main attraction for tourists. Kick-starting macadamisation work on the Lakhanpur- Vijaypur stretch of the Jammu-Pathankote National …
Just below the surface of the turquoise sea, coral flutters majestically amid schools of puffed up porcupinefish and fluorescent blue and yellow angelfish. The gangly staghorn and fanning elkhorn corals are thriving in swimming distance of Laughing Bird Caye, a tiny Caribbean sandy islet in southern Belize, thanks to a …
Discusses issues related to Solid Waste Management in tourist resorts meeting of the Committee on Environment of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held here today under the chairmanship of MLA, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami to discuss the status of the measures initiated by the Tourism Department for the protection of …
VIJAYAWADA: In a first-of-its kind initiative in the State, the AP Tourism Department is going to introduce eco-friendly solar boats at Venkatapuram Cheruvu, Tirupati, AP Tourism CEO and managing director Himanshu Shukla has said. The Tourism Department signed a MoU with Dolphin Recreation, manufacturer and importers of the eco-friendly boats …
