Bihar

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding large scale felling of toddy yielding palm trees in Bihar, 05/06/2025

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Are missing palm trees causing more lighting deaths in Bihar appearing in ‘The Times of India’ dated 29.05.2025". The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Are missing palm trees causing …

Delhi air may worsen on New Year’s Eve

The air quality continued to be in the "very poor" category on Wednesday with an AQI of 385 compared to 329 on Tuesday. According to meteorologists, the air may worsen towards New Year's Eve, accompanied by foggy mornings. A senior scientist at Regional Weather Forecasting Centre (RWFC) said all northern …

Children in the chulha trap: Eliminating toxic exposure in anganwadis of Bihar

This quick assessment has been carried out by Centre for Science and Environment to ascertain how switching from biomass-based solid fuels to cleaner liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking of midday meals in anganwadis (day care centres that facilitate informal learning under supervision) in Bihar can help reduce exposure of …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal sand mining on the river bed of Ganga, Patna District, Bihar, 21/12/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Umesh Prasad Singh Vs Union of India & Others dated 21/12/2016 regarding illegal sand mining /soil mining operations in the district of Patna, Bihar, on the river bed of Ganga in between Digha Railway Bridge to …

Gaya school kids vow to protect environment

Gaya: Children of Nazareth Academy, Gaya, on Tuesday took a pledge to play a proactive role in protecting the earth andthe environment. The occasion was the annual cultural function of the school. The entire programme including songs, dance drama and qawali were dedicated to issues concerning environment and ways to …

Study: Patna’s air quality worst in country, again

Patna: The air quality index (AQI) in the state capital on Tuesday stood at 476, the highest in the country and probably the highest-ever in the city. The AQI in Patna was the highest in the country even on Monday and the second highest on Sunday. Central Pollution Control Board …

App for Member of Parliaments’ to improve women’s healthcare in India

Delivery at a health facility improves the odds of a healthy outcome for both mother and baby. If quality care is not provided, those odds diminish. Quality of care – or lack thereof – also has an effect on whether a woman will choose to deliver in a facility in …

Experts' plea to 'manage' climate change

Patna: There is a probability of increase in the frequency and intensity of climate-related natural hazards due to climate change in the country, and Bihar is no exception to this. Experts on Wednesday threw light on the importance of simple tools like solar water pumps, organic farming and livelihood diversification …

Delhi-like smog triggers pollution alarm in Patna

Patna: Patna witnessed Delhi-like smog on Tuesday, triggering a pollution alarm in the state capital, which had been ranked the sixth most polluted city in the world and third most in the country by World Health Organisation (WHO) in May this year. Most factors behind the haze in Delhi are …

Patna air chokes with pollution on Diwali night

PATNA: The 'say-no-to-crackers' campaign by the district administration notwithstanding, the city skyline on Sunday was lit with myriad of colours emanating from the firecrackers with high decibels (dB) Diwali night, violating noise and pollution norms like previous years. A Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) report on Monday said the …

State eyes 4,000MW of power from December

Patna: Senior officials in state energy department, while addressing a function to mark the fourth foundation day of Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited (BSPHCL) and its four subsidiaries on Tuesday, said the state would be able to meet its daily power demand of 4,000MW by December this year. “The …

Govt’s green report for new Ganga bridge fake'

Patna: In a major embarrassment to the state government, the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has charged Bihar State Road Development Corporation Ltd (BSRDCL) -- an execution wing of Road Construction Department (RCD) -- with submitting a ‘fake’ environment impact assessment (EIA) report while applying for environmental clearance …

Idol immersion makes Ganga polluted

PATNA: Even as hundreds of idols were immersed in the Ganga in Patna and neighbouring areas on Tuesday and Wednesday to mark the end of the Durga Puja festival, the district administration did not show any concern for the increasing pollution of the river water. The Ganga is already highly …

Government stares at Bt brinjal moment before taking call on GM mustard

NEW DELHI: With the deadline of submitting comments of stakeholders on genetically modified mustard to the central biotech regulator coming to an end on Wednesday, both anti and pro-GM groups have stepped up their efforts to bring finer points of their respective arguments in public domain. Ranging from holding 'Sarson …

17 crore trees planted to increase green cover in Bihar

More than 17 crore trees have been planted in Bihar so far as part of efforts to achieve 15 per cent greenery by 2017, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said. Bihar had launched the 'Hariyali Mission' in 2012 and fixed a target to plant 24 crore trees by 2017, Kumar said …

Create awareness on climate change'

Motihari: Waterman Rajendra Singh on Monday asked the youths to come forward and play an active role in creating awareness on issues related to climate change, water crisis and environmental pollution. “Frequent drought, floods, quakes etc are because of the adverse impact of climate change and the planet is facing …

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar have India's youngest population

Kerala and Tamil Nadu have the highest median ages Uttar Pradesh and Bihar's populations have the lowest median ages-or youngest populations-in India while Kerala and Tamil Nadu have the highest median ages, according to Census 2011 data, compiled by Bengaluru-based think tank Takshashila Institution. The median age is the age …

Green axe on city growth

- Cloud over signature projects The slackness of the urban development and housing department in finalising the master plan for Patna has put a question mark over many ambitious projects of the state government, including a few signature ones of chief minister Nitish Kumar. The eastern zone of the National …

Floods claimed 850 lives this year

Over 1.2Cr Hit, Nearly 6L Hectares Of Cropped Area In 12 States Damaged While heavy rains and consequent flooding of cities like Delhi, Bengaluru or Kolkata hogged headlines, this rainy season has seen devastating floods, killing 850 and affecting over 1.2 crore people spread across 112 districts in 12 states. …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding Environmental Clearance for construction of buildings with built up area of 20,000 Sq. meter and above, Patna, Bihar, …

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Sanjay Sinha Vs State of Bihar & Others dated 16/09/2016 regarding Environmental Clearance for construction of buildings with built up area of 20,000 Sq. meter and above within the territorial jurisdiction of those ULBs (Urban Local …

6 test positive for dengue, admitted to Gaya hospital

Gaya: More than a week after the outbreak of dengue in the western part of Gaya town, the health department has not allegedly gone much beyond the survey stage. Several dozen residents of the area are suffering from the deadly disease. Whereas, six dengue patients have been admitted to Anugrah …

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