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 …
Far from real: The push for GM is coming from commercial food industry, not ordinary homes, say activists. Regulator cleared the variety on May 12 Union Minister for Environment Harsh Vardhan will have a fresh consultation with environmental groups, scientists, and farmers’ bodies before taking a call on the release …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sanjay Kumar Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 16/06/2017 regarding pollution caused by hot mix plants, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Application disposed of with NGT directing joint inspection of of UPPCB, CPCB and representative of MoEF & CC of …
Amid certain objections raised by primarily buffalo meat exporters against the Centre's recent order prohibiting sale of cattle for slaughter in animal markets, the Union environment and science minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday said his ministry was "critically" examining all the representations and would soon address those concerns by bringing …
The Telangana government's Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project, which aims to take water to the state's drought-hit regions, suffered a setback as the National Green Tribunal sought answers from the Centre. The Telangana government’s Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project, which aims to take water to the state’s drought-hit regions, suffered a setback …
The future of the government’s proposal to make Jog Falls in Shivamogga district perennial will now be decided by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) and the locals of the region. MoEF has decided that its officials will visit the site, assess the project details and interact independently with …
BENGALURU: The Central government on May 26 has sent a letter to the state government seeking clarifications on the decision to reject the Dr K Kasturirangan report on the protection of western ghats in Karnataka. In a written reply to Ivan D'Souza (Congress) at the legislative council, forest and environment …
The National Green Tribunal has taken exception to the delay of six years in finalisation of the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) and directed the Ministry of Environment and Forests to sit with all the coastal states to decide the issue. Terming the stand taken by the MoEF on delay …
The ministry had earlier given an in-principle nod to the project, which aims to reduce the tourist rush in western part of the Gir National Park in Gujarat. The Environment ministry has given its final approval to Ambardi lion safari at the Gir National Park in Dhari taluka of Gujarat’s …
No meeting like the one in Paris or any law can preserve the environment if people don't come forward to address the issue, Union minister Harsh Vardhan today said on the eve of World Environment Day. Addressing a function, the minister said it is futile to celebrate World Environment Day …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Society for Protection of Environment & Biodiversity & Others Vs. Union of India & Others dated 03/05/2017 regarding exemption of construction projects from the process of environment impact assessment (EIA) and prior environmental clearance. The Applicant wants MoEF not to …
Panaji: National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a notice to the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC) on the issue of an amendment to Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) 2011 to allow shack operators to retain their structures during June-August monsoon season. MoEFCC had carried out the amendment …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of M/s. Mehdad & Others Vs. Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change & Others dated 31/05/2017 regarding declaration and notification of the CZMP (Coastal Zone Management Plans) in relation to coastal states. NGT says that it is evident that the …
The government is likely to exempt buffaloes from the 'no slaughter' list. In the wake of stiff opposition from some states, including Kerala, the central government is said to be having a rethink on its order restricting the sale of animals, including cows and buffaloes. The government is likely to …
The green panel also directed the MoEF Secretary to draw up a programme for phasing out lead from PVC pipes which is used to stabilise thermal degradation. Water passing through PVC pipes commonly used in most buildings may contain toxic materials like lead, which has a hazardous effect on human …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Jan Sahyog Manch Vs Ministry of Environment and Forest & Others dated 25/05/2017 regarding environment and ecological damage caused by the use of lead in manufacturing of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipes and other products. The Applicant Jan Sahyog Manch has …
Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan today emphasised that there was a need to halt the loss of biodiversity and said the stress imposed by tourism activities may aggravate its depletion. On the International Day for Biodiversity today, Vardhan who took charge of the environment ministry said there was a need to …
Anti-GM groups argue conflict of interest in Harsh Vardhan's appointment as he holds S&T; portfolio After withdrawing it for a few days, the ministry of environment and forests has brought back its ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ (and Answers) list on genetically modified (GM) mustard. These say that safety of GM foods …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ashwini Kumar Vs. Union of India & Ors. dated 23/05/2017 regarding National Policy in regard to protection of indigenous species of cows and livestock to be protected as in some of the States, the said species are diminishing at a …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Pallamari Pahadivali Banjari Devi Jan Seva Samiti Vs Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change & Others dated 23/05/2017 regarding order dated 04.01.2017 & 05.01.2017 passed by the Union of India and State of Chhattisgarh respectively …
Dave’s body was flown to Bhopal on Thursday and kept at the BJP headquarters there. The cremation is set to take place on Friday. JUST A week ago, Anil Madhav Dave was entrusted to take a decision that could have turned out to be the defining moment of his stint …
