Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of S D Loda Vs Union of India & Others dated 08/04/2025. The state of Arunachal Pradesh and Itanagar Municipal Corporation was directed by the NGT, April 8, 2025 to file their counter affidavits on the setting …
In a warming world, species distribution models have become a useful tool for predicting plausible shifts of a species occurrence enforced by climate change. Using maximum entropy (Mexent) model, we analysed present and future distribution patterns of rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) in two distinct bio-greographical regions of India: the Western …
Arunachal Pradesh has sounded a high alert after report of nine malarial deaths in Longding district bordering Nagaland. “In the past week, nine people have died due to malaria at Longkhaw Village in the district while 81 cases have been detected during a medical camp organized recently. Out of the …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Abhijeet Sharma Vs Union of India & Ors dated 06/08/2014 regarding stay of construction of the Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project (LSHEP)
The Arunachal health department said it has taken steps to prevent the spread of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in the state and is closely monitoring the current situation. The department requested people to be calm and cooperate in vector-control. Explaining that the treatment of JE is symptomatic and medicines are available …
A total of 77,522 sq km area in Madhya Pradesh and 67,321 sq km area in Arunachal Pradesh are under forest cover, Lok Sabha was informed today. Minister for Environment and Forests Prakash Javadekar said out of the 3,08,245 sq km geographical area in Madhya Pradesh, 77,522 sq km area …
Arunachal Pradesh Power (Electrical) Minister Tanga Byaling today informed that the government had constituted the Arunachal Power Development Agency (APDA) on suggestion from the State Finance Department for implementation of Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Vidyutkaran Yojana (RGGVY) in the State. Responding to a question raised by BJP member Tumke Bagra during …
Over 170 species of birds in the country are threatened, with eight new species added to the 2014 Red List prepared by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The eight species of birds newly added to the threatened list include the woolly-necked stork, Andaman teal, Andaman green pigeon, …
NEW DELHI: Fifty-six proposals under Forest Conservation Act and 11 projects under Environment Impact Assessment Notification for roads and public utility sectors were granted clearance in hilly states during the last one year, government today said. Presently, 55 projects for forest clearance and one project for environment clearance are pending …
According to the ‘India State of Forest Report 2013’, 627 sq km of forest cover has decreased in the Northeastern States from 2011 to 2013 GUWAHATI: Although the Northeastern States are rich in forest resources and have a considerable amount of green cover, the region, of late, has witnessed decrease …
A consultant engineer, JN Khatoniar, said on Tuesday that the Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project being set up at Gerukamukh along the Assam–Arunachal Pradesh border had many technical faults. Talking to newsmen in Guwahati on Tuesday, Khatoniar said: “The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) can never reduce the height of the …
The Centre has assured Arunachal Pradesh of resuming coal mining at Namchik-Namphuk coalfield in the troubled Changlang district where the activity was suspended on May 10, 2012. The assurance came from Union minister of state for coal, power and renewable energy (independent charge) Piyush Goyal during a meeting with chief …
Triggering a massive hue and cry over the Lower Subansiri Hydro Power Project in Assam, the Centre on Thursday hinted that it would go ahead the 2000 MW national hydro power project. Union Power Minister Piyush Goel said that the project, if completed, would end the power crisis in Assam …
The Centre announced that the construction of the 2,000-MW project would resume within a week Several anti-mega dam organisations in Assam have vowed to resist any move by the Centre to resume construction of 2,000-MW Lower Subansiri hydroelectric project of the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation at Gerukamukh along Assam-Arunachal Pradesh …
The Centre has assured Arunachal Pradesh to resume coal mining at Namchik–Namphuk coalfield in troubled Changlang district which was suspended since May 10, 2012. The assurance came from Union Minister of State for Coal, Power and Renewable Energy (Independent Charge) Piyush Goyal during a meeting with Chief Minister Nabam Tuki …
ITANAGAR: Union Minister of State for Environment & Forests (Independent Charge) Prakash Javadekar has assured Arunachal Pradesh to expedite forest clearance for the 3000 MW Dibang Hydropower Project in the State. Javadekar’s assurance came when Chief Minister Nabam Tuki called on him at New Delhi yesterday, a communique from the …
Bor Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra will become the country's 47th Tiger Reserve with Environment Ministry today notifying it as a tiger reserve with an aim to strengthen the conservation efforts of the national animal. The ministry also approved the recommendations of a technical committee of National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) …
The Assam Public Works (APW) made it clear on Monday that it would never compromise with the safety and security of the people of Assam in connection with the construction of the Lower Subansiri Hydel Power Project. The project along the Assam–Arunachal Pradesh border is undertaken by the NHPC. Talking …
Union Minister of State for Environment & Forests (Independent Charge) Prakash Javadekar has assured the Arunachal Pradesh government that he will expedite forest clearance for the 3000 MW Dibang Hydropower Project in the state. Javadekar's assurance came when Chief Minister Nabam Tuki called on him at New Delhi yesterday, a …
Itanagar: Landslides triggered by incessant rains in the past couple of days have wreaked havoc in several districts of Arunachal Pradesh throwing life out of gear. While flood-like situation prevailed in low-lying areas of various districts, road link between Nirjuli and Banderdewa near here has been snapped due to damage …
