Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Nayar river is vanishing - a yatra reveals conservation goes beyond science and policy" appearing in ‘The Down To Earth’ dated 03.06.2025. The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Nayar …
The Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) on Monday said that it would not accept the Dam Design Review Panel (DDRP) report on the Lower Subansiri hydroelectric project at Dollungmukh in Arunachal Pradesh until the concerns of the downstream people of Assam are addressed. "We have come to know that the …
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the National Green Tribunal (NGT) order allowing Sterlite Industries to recommence operation of its copper smelting plant in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin district under the supervision of an expert committee. "It would be appropriate to wait for the judgement (of NGT). Let the …
Concerned about rising levels of air pollution in the city, the Delhi government has commissioned IIT-Kanpur to conduct a comprehensive study of pollution levels and causes. The government plans to use data to formulate a policy to control and reduce air pollution, and initiate a second-generation air action plan. Commissioned …
Engineers require retraining, not the Ganga. This is where I left our conversation in my previous column. Why did I say this? The inter-ministerial committee in which I participated as a member was discussing how much the ecological flow - the water that should be left in the river for …
Environment ministry does not evaluate cumulative environmental impact of multiple dams in a region. Funded by the project proponent, the EIA report of a project too downplays the environmental costs, reports M Rajshekhar Housed in the ministry of environment and forests is a quasi-independent body whose job is to scrutinise …
Hydropower is important. But how important? Is it important enough to dry out stretches of our rivers? Or is there a way to balance energy needs with the imperative of a flowing, healthy river? I have been grappling with these issues for the past few months. But now that the …
Since glass traps heat, buildings require more air conditioning. As a result, energy use goes up Building green is definitely important. But it is equally important to know how green a green building is. Take the glitzy, glass-enveloped buildings popping up across the country. It does not matter if you …
Pune: The house sparrow is now the fourth most commonly-sighted bird in India, with the first three being the Rock Pigeon, which has emerged as the most common bird in India, the house crow and the common myna, as per the common-bird monitoring programme conducted by Nashik based non-governmental organization …
National Green Tribunal Hauls Up Industries For Not Having Proper Pollution Control Systems Noida: A six-member expert committee constituted by National Green Tribunal to determine ‘sources’ and ‘extent’ of pollution in Noida has taken cognizance of diesel generators operating in large numbers, due to lack of adequate power, for causing …
Eight years ago, when an opposition member in the Assam assembly wanted to know how many districts had reported arsenic contamination in groundwater, public health minister Dinesh Prasad Goala's reply was five. Last week, when the same question was raised again, present minister Gautam Roy's reply showed how far the …
BHUBANESWAR: To meet the growing demand for energy in the state, the Odisha government is planning to set up 12 new medium and major hydro power projects, which can generate 2,000 MW of electricity. Besides, survey work for 600 MW pumped storage project at Upper Indravati has also started. Chief …
The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) will not only coordinate part of the much-awaited national programme, Solar Thermal Project, but will also integrate the efforts of all the other IITs involved in the project. The three-year Rs. 15 crore project, funded by the Department of Science and Technology, aims …
The municipal administration directorate has told district deputy commissioners to shift mobile phone towers in cases where they have been installed in violation of prescribed guidelines. The circular cites a study by researchers of the electrical department, IIT Bombay, on the possible environment hazards, threat to the lives of plants, …
Court to hear plea against Raj HC order banning towers from public-use buildings Beginning today, the country’s highest court will hear petitions filed by telecom-industry lobbies challenging a recent Rajasthan High Court order that directed telecom companies to remove cellphone towers from schools, hospitals, jails and heritage buildings in the …
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday announced a slew of measures for development of infrastructure, including setting up of two new airports and a Rs 23,000-crore package to upgrade State highways. The Chief Minister also called on the domestic and foreign investors to take advantage of the investment …
Study Ordered By Noida Authority To Find Causes & Extent Noida: The Noida Authority has sought assistance of IITRoorkee for undertaking a survey to determine the causes and extent of pollution in the city. Following an order of National Green Tribunal on January 15 for the formation of an expert …
Harmful chemicals like lead, arsenic, poly aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), organic carbon and elemental carbon, besides an alarming level of particulate matter (PM) of 2.5 and 10 aerodynamic diameter, have been detected in the industrial hub of Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh (BBN) in a latest study conducted by IIT Kanpur. These findings have been …
CEPT Profs For Upgradation Without Uprooting People Ahmedabad: As the proportion of world population living in urban areas has surpassed rural population, cities are facing major challenges in maintaining and restoring the environmental ecology that includes its water bodies. A paper titled ‘Sustainable development of urban water bodies using ESPA …
IIT Delhi’s civil engineering department and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) have undertaken a study to find out the levels of pollutants in the air at the Patel Chowk and Chandni Chowk stations. IIT will also formulate an indoor air quality monitoring protocol - the minimum air quality limits …
Concerned over rising frequency of industrial accidents, leading to death of workers at the site of Bhushan Steel's plant, the state labour department has decided to engage an independent agency to check the safety measures at the site. Labour minister Bijayshree Routray has also summoned the company's vice chairman and …
