Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zone Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Naresh Vashisth Vs Union of India & Others dated 08/04/2025. Issue raised in the application is encroachment of land of village Amer which comes under reserved forest and "Vankhand Amer-54 of Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary." The Assistant …
BENGALURU: Visitors and vendors at the Jayanagar market on Sunday witnessed a unique political campaign. Two environment organisations decided to goad the public to cut across party lines and vote for eco-friendly politicians who would sustain the greenery of Bengaluru. On the other hand, they are simultaneously campaigning against 'toxic' …
The urban voter in Bengaluru was once voiceless, with no say or sway in the poll outcome—blame it on the vote bank’s negligible size and political apathy. But, post the 2008 delimitation of constituencies, when nearby villages and semi-urban areas were merged with the core area and the city scaled …
Shantaram Bhoye walked for six days to cover the 180km from Nashik to Mumbai. Hailing from Orambe village in Surgana, Nashik, Bhoye tills three acres for a living. But, the land is not in his name. He said he didn’t get something as basic as a ration card because of …
MANGALURU: Greens, led by Sahyadri Sanchaya and the National Environment Care Federation (NECF), have decided to start a campaign to oppose the stand of political parties with regards to environmental issues, pertaining to coastal districts and the Western Ghats. To oppose illegal sand mining, the felling of trees, construction activities …
To avoid defacement of the campus, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Delhi University to strictly ensure that no posters or pamphlets are put up on the walls of its premises. To avoid defacement of the campus, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Delhi University to …
NEW DELHI: South Delhi Municipal Corporation held a special house meeting on Tuesday to discuss the action plan for prevention of vector-borne diseases. Around 40 cases of dengue and 97 cases of chikungunya were reported across the capital this year. However, the corporation claimed everything was under control and there …
Most elected leaders from Cortalim-Quelossim Panchayat avoid statements on the project to safeguard their positions in view of the forthcoming elections The issue of Mini India project at Quelossim has always remained as one of the frequently debated issues during the gram sabha meetings of Cortalim-Quelossim village Panchayat in the …
Locals said they would vote only those who would take environment and drugs issues of the area seriously and on a priority basis. In a unique step, six candidates, contesting the Assembly election on SAD, Congress, AAP, BSP, SAD(A) and Left parties, took a pledge in the presence of hundreds …
It was in the Braj area along the river Yamuna that Lord Krishna is traditionally believed to have spent his childhood, and it was in the stretch between Bateshwar and Vrindavan that he performed the "Raas Leela". But, say locals, if Lord Krishna were to be born again today, he …
Making A Difference By Being The Difference (MAD), a student activist group, has launched an innovative campaign, named as Green Vote Bank, in its bid to protect environment. During the drive, which is both offline and online, the group is asking the voters to cast their votes in favour of …
As seen in the 2012 Vidhan Sabha elections when a group of concerned citizens had raised environmental issues with the contesting candidates, a group of concerned youngsters has launched a green vote bank initiative in view of the Vidhan Sabha election 2017. Dehradun-based student activist group, Making A Difference by …
The commission stated that in order to prevent public nuisance, there should be usage of eco-friendly substances for preparation of election campaign/publicity material The Election Commission has issued directions to political parties and candidates to keep their campaign ‘environment friendly’ and avoid usage of publicity material made from plastic and …
The petitioner contended that very huge banners made of PVC are put on public spaces depicting election slogans of political parties and once the poll is over, the election material is dumped without due care. The National Green Tribunal has directed the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to regulate …
Research reveals that liberals and conservatives in the United States diverge about their beliefs regarding climate change. We show empirically that political affiliation also matters with respect to climate related risks such as flooding from hurricanes. Our study is based on a survey conducted 6 months after Superstorm Sandy in …
The overwhelming mandate to the NDA government in 2014 is based on its promise of ‘Achche Din’ and ‘Sabka Saath and Sabka Vikas’. As the government is approaching mid-term, the socio-economic impact of its policy decision is becoming more evident. This report in particular is concerned about the government’s performance …
Tourism potential lies untapped; migration of youth continues When the then Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi laid the foundation stone for Nanguneri Special Economic Zone on February 11, 2001, in the presence of the then Union Minister Murasoli Maran, it was expected that the hefty industrial investments to be made in …
Effective management of land erosion and water and promoting organic farming are some of the key features in sustainable development and ecological protection agenda showcased in manifestos by political parties, perhaps for the first time, in the fray for assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and the …
KOLKATA: Ashden India Renewable Energy Collective - a group of Ashden award winners have sent a note to the major political parties in the state like Trinamool and CPM as to what plans they have to develop sustainable environment with the use of renewable energy. It has been noticed that …
The conditions imposed by the amendment to the panchayati raj law in Haryana have not only excluded a large section of the population from contesting elections but have also deprived voters of their right to choose. All appropriate measures must be undertaken to ensure that these exclusionary conditions are withdrawn.
