The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
Taking serious note of a Times of India report on toxic water causing health havoc in 80 villages of trans Ganga and Yamuna areas, the National Human Right Commission (NHRC) has asked the district administration and health department to submit a 'requisite report' on or before May 30. "We received …
JAIPUR: Call it a mere coincidence or another feather in the state's cap, but Rajasthan, one of the states plagued most by mining, has quietly thrown up a unique model to compensate mine workers afflicted with silicosis and other life threatening diseases. This comes at a time when most states …
Nepal is presently making efforts to move out of an extended political transition and has resolved to accelerate its graduation from a least developed to a developing country by 2022. The importance of inclusive growth and human development to sustain peace, achieved after a long conflict, has been deeply ingrained …
All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC), an amalgam organization of various panchayat bodies today slammed Omar led government for its failure to clear liability of over Rs. 300 Crore under Mahatama Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). According to a release, calling it as criminal negligence of the …
Save the Children’s 15th annual report on the State of the World’s Mothers focuses on saving children and their mothers whose lives are at risk in times of crisis. It is estimated that each day, an estimated 800 mothers and 18,000 young children die from largely preventable causes. Over half …
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Ministry of Environment, Delhi Government, and three corporations for not taking action even as the hazardous garbage is dumped regularly at landfill sites in the city. Taking suo motu cognisance of a media report on the threat of landfills …
Hyderabad: Every election, the ill-effects of fluoride on the people of Nalgonda becomes an issue and the problem has become a bane for ruling governments who have not been able to solve it. As per recent statistics, seven mandals falling under the Bhongir Parliament constituency and 10 under Nalgonda have …
Report reveals rising number of environment and land rights activists being killed worldwide What now happens twice a week to “ordinary people” around the world trying to protect the environment and rights to land? They get killed. That’s the conclusion of a report released last week by UK-based NGO Global …
Taking serious note of a letter written by a Supreme Court Judge describing the shocking conditions at the children’s parks maintained by the New Delhi Municipal Council, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the civic body to make these facilities kid-friendly forthwith. Justice Kurian Joseph apprised the Court of …
Rajkot: Forest department has issued eviction notices to traditional saltpan workers in Little Rann of Kutch, asking them to vacate the wild ass sanctuary in the next seven days. Alleging that this will affect the voting by saltpan workers spread over the four districts of Rajkot, Surendranagar, Patan and Kutch, …
This report looks at known killings of people defending environmental and land rights. It identifies a clear rise in such deaths from 2002 and 2013 as competition for natural resources intensifies. In the most comprehensive global analysis of the problem on record, found that at least 908 people have died …
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of National Legal Services Authority (Petitioner) Versus Union of India and others (Respondents) dated 15/04/2014 on transgender community. Supreme Court declares that Hijras, Eunuchs, apart from binary gender, be treated as “third gender” for the purpose of safeguarding their rights …
Do you worry that there is not enough water for people, the economy and environment? Do you wonder if the water in our taps and rivers is safe or polluted? Do you want to know if farmers waste water, utilities charge too much, or bottled water destroys ecosystems? You're not …
The Gathering Storm: Climate Change, Security and Conflict collates evidence from around the world to show how climate change is acting as a catalyst for conflict and instability. It demonstrates how some of the most vulnerable people in the world are the first and worst affected by climate change, exposed …
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Safai Karamchari Andolan & Ors Versus Union of India & Ors dated 27/03/2014 regarding manual scavenging. The writ petition was filed by the petitioners as a Public Interest Litigation under Article 32 of the Constitution of India praying for …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Common Cause Vs Union of India dated 25/02/2014 regarding Euthanasia. Supreme Court refrains from framing any specific questions for considerations by the Constitution Bench as the Apex Court invites the Constitution Bench to go into all the aspects of …
Amid protest by villagers, Mandla district administration held a public hearing for proposed nuclear plant at Chutka area on Monday. According to district administration about 500 people mostly tribals and residents from the region participated at the public hearing and expressed their views freely. Tribal leaders on the other hand …
Private sector sourcing commitments are driving major market growth for sustainable commodities, according to the State of Sustainability Initiatives (SSI) Review 2014 published by an alliance of international organisations. The SSI Review 2014 provides a bird's eye view of market and performance trends of the 16 most prevalent standards initiatives …
An indefinite sit-in protest by over 50 endosulfan vicitms from Kasaragod, outside Chief Minister Oommen Chandy’s official residence, demanding adequate treatment and compensation, entered the second day on Monday. Though there was an assurance from the government that the Chief Minister would speak to the protesters at 12 noon on …
