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 …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dari Linga & Others Vs. Union of India & Others dated 17/08/2016 regarding Polavaram project, Andhra Pradesh. Counsel appearing for the MoEF submits that they would take instructions as to what is the fate of the Office Memorandum issued by …
If the Centre accepts recommendations of these reports, 60% of the Ghats will be opened up for development and will affect the water security of millions. Millions of Indians living in the six Western Ghat states will have to wait longer before the Centre takes a final call on eco-sensitive …
Union environment minister Anil Madhav Dave has expressed concern over the way horns and loudspeakers are being misused in cities. He has appealed to people to use the horn only when it is badly needed. He also wants people to adhere strictly to the rules for using loudspeakers. Speaking to …
The Centre is feeling the need to amend the rules on chemical accidents in the wake of incidents in the “recent past”. The existing rules — on manufacture, storage and import of hazardous chemicals and on chemical accidents (emergency planning, preparedness and response) were enacted in 1984 and 1996 respectively. …
The indigenous GM crop, developed by scientists at Delhi University, is under the government's consideration for commercial release. However, the activists are up in arms against the genetically engineered mustard. Reuters file photo. For representation purpose The Central Information Commission (CIC) has issued show-cause notices to two Union environment ministry …
Panaji: Considering the file records of the Union ministry of environment and forests (MoEF), the Supreme Court (SC) has held that an approval was given to Talaulicar & Sons Pvt Ltd for mining activity in Saniem-Sacorda in 2007 without complying with the various requirements under the Environment Protection Act, including …
Noting that the "door is open for all noble ideas", Anil Madhav Dave said there is a need to maintain a balance between ecology and development. The Centre will undertake widest possible consultations with states to preserve the Western Ghats, Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave today said. The Minister also …
Govt proposes Rs 60 cr rejuvenation plan The dying Devika in Udhampur town will get a fresh lease of life as Government has proposed to formulate a Rs 60 core project for the rejuvenation of the river under the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP). The action by the State Government …
Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Monday called on Union Minister of State for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Anil Madhav Dave, in New Delhi and discussed various issues of environmental clearances particularly the issue of delegation of powers to the State Government to accord environmental clearance for all run-of-the-river …
With an aim to reduce pollution.With an aim to reduce pollution. Indore : With an aim to reduce pollution level, the regional pollution board has issued instructions to industries to plant adequate trees on the premises and proper maintenance after the plantation. The board has directed industries to plant trees …
Experts will visit Kodagu, Nagarahole, Bandipur from Aug 10 The incidents of wild animals straying into human habitations have increased in Karnataka over the years. India is in the process of bagging Rs 30 crore (four million Euro) grant from the German government to mitigate the human-wildlife conflict. To ascertain …
The nod is for Reliance Jio Infocomm to build the India part of the 25,000 km Asia - Africa - Europe One submarine cable system. Reliance Jio Infocomm has received environment clearance for building the Indian part of Asia- Africa-Europe One (AAE-1) submarine cable system at Mumbai, entailing an investment …
Conversion sanads and felling of trees not recommended in identified private forest areas, Arlekar tells House PORVORIM: The Union Ministry for Environment and Forest (MoEF) has informed the government that it will not be feasible to permit any non-forest activity in private forests without clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act, …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rajiv Dutta, Senior Advocate Vs. Union of India & Others dated 04/08/2016 regarding forest fires in the state of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Tribunal directs that State of Uttar Pradesh and State of Uttarakhand to submit to the MoEF & …
Union Environment Minister Anil Dave on Tuesday said he will meet 60 parliamentarians from states in the Western Ghat region following Kasturirangan Committee recommendations on declaring certain areas as ecologically sensitive areas. "I will meet all MPs from states in Western Ghat region before August 12. We have more than …
The Centre is not giving “step- motherly” treatment to West Bengal while assessing projects for environment clearance and there is no delay on its part as the approval system is online and transparent, Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave said today. “Neither this government nor the previous governments have given step-motherly …
Government is working on a policy to expand various activities along the country’s coastline, Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave said today, asserting that good development and environment could co-exist and were not contrary to each other. Replying to supplementaries during Question Hour in Rajya Sabha, he said he would soon …
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M/s Electrotherm (India) Ltd. Versus Patel Vipulkumar Ramjibhai & Others dated 02/08/2016 regarding environment clearance to M/s Electrotherm (India) Ltd proposed expansion of Pig Iron Plant (150 to 350 TPD) with Captive Lignite/Coal char based Power Plant (24 MW) …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone Bench, Chennai) in the matter of Nimmala Ankaiah Vs Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change & Others dated 02/08/2016 regarding activities not permissible under ESZ Notification in the lands falling within the Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) limit of Pulicat Bird Sanctuary …
Nagpur: Nagpurians can expect some relief from pollution as, after months of dilly-dallying, Mahagenco has finally agreed to install pollution control equipment for new Koradi units. The company was forced to take the decision because of new norms of Union ministry of environment, forests and climate change (MoEFCC). The flue …
