Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nizamuddin West Association Vs Union of India & Others dated 16/04/2025. The matter related to desilting of 24 drains with special focus on two drains - Kushak drain and Sunheri Pul drain before the monsoon. The court was informed that …
The move is expected to control poaching in non-tiger reserve areas, which account for a sizeable tiger population. While the recent deaths of tigers in Maharashtra sparked off concerns, the state government is planning to deploy a special tiger protection force (STPF) for big cats outside the reserve areas. The …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Asim Sarode & Others Vs District Collector Nanded & Others dated 11/01/2016 regarding environmental concern faced by residents of more than 12 districts in the State of Maharashtra due to contaminated ground water in terms of …
Nagpur: Chandrapur is one of the most polluted cities in the country and now this is causing respiratory ailments among the residents of the district. Data provided by the civil surgeon shows that every year over 10,000 people fall ill due to respiratory ailments. Hundreds are suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis …
Nagpur: The forest department has issued a fresh order regarding shifting of Maharajbagh tigers to the newly-inaugurated Gorewada rescue centre. The revised order, which was issued by principal chief conservator of forests (wildlife) Shree Bhagwan on Thursday, states that the disabled male tiger 'Sahebrao' and one tigress from the zoo …
Everything in the Dhanwatey household spells heritage, be it antique furniture, pictures of tigers staring at you from old frames or century-old trees surrounding their ancestral house. You can't help but wonder whether their love for forests and flora and fauna stems from the respect for heritage that the couple …
Taking note of dna's story on the potential threat to Tadoba's tigers due to a coal mine that was given forest clearance in Chandrapur district, a member of the regional empowered committee (REC) of environment minister told dna that the clearance should be reconsidered. The environment ministry's forest advisory committee …
CHANDRAPUR: As many as 48 tigers have been found to be inhabiting outside the protected areas in forests of Chandrapur district in Maharashtra, taking the total number of such animals to 120 in the zone which is home to Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR). The tiger estimation study in non-protected …
Forest officials on Monday busted a case of tiger poaching carried out inside the buffer zone of Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR). Officials of buffer and territorial forest nabbed a gang of tiger poachers in intelligence-based raids in Mul town and Bhadurna village inside the buffer zone. Five tiger nails …
NAGPUR: After 13 days of inauguration by a slew of high profile ministers, Western Coalfields Limited's (WCL) Penganga open cast coalmine project has got clearance from Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB). The clearance called as 'consent to establish' is for beginning pre-mining activities. The coal company will require MPCB's 'consent …
The BJP-Shiv Sena government has gone into damage control mode, and decided to grant another chance to the polluting units of Chandrapur to comply with the norms. There had been panic in the district following environment minister Ramdas Kadam's announcement in state assembly about the closure of Bilt Graphics Paper …
The Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL) coal mines have continued to cause severe pollution, especially in Chandrapur district that is recognized as one of the most polluted in the nation. Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has taken action against WCL's two open cast coal mines—Ghugus and Durgapur—in Chandrapur district. MPCB Chandrapur …
Social organization Shramik Elgar launched 'Bamboo Mukti Satyagraha' on Thursday by chopping bamboos from the forest with the help of villagers of Mohadi. The move was aimed at seeking supply of low-cost green bamboos at cheaper rates for craftsmen of Burad community. Bowing to their agitation, the forest department has …
NAGPUR: The four-member high-powered committee set up by ministry of environment, forests & climate change (MoEFCC) to study the impact of Human dam project on tiger corridor and provide suggestions to ensure integrity of corridor has failed to submit a report even after four months. The committee was formed on …
After Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), ACC Limited's cement plant has been found polluting Vidarbha's second biggest river Wardha near Ghugus in Chandrapur district, which is infamous for being the fourth most polluted area in the nation. A high-level committee of Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has issued directives to initiate …
The union ministry of coal has directed the state government to cancel the lease granted to Topworth Group for mines in the Marki-Mangli area of Chandrapur district. The action comes four years after two city-based businessmen hit a jackpot by transferring the coal blocks for a hefty premium to Topworth …
Maharashtra has finally decided to liberate bamboo from strict restrictions of the forest department purview. A new policy initiative was approved by the state cabinet at its meeting in Mumbai on Thursday. One of the major highlights would do undo curbs on growing, cutting and transport of specified bamboo species …
CHANDRAPUR: Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) has initiated inquiry into the massive fire that broke out at Sinala underground mine in Durgapur Rayyatwari collieries (DRC) sub-area under WCL Chandrapur area. A team of director general mines safety (DGMS) investigating into the case is expected to submit its report within three weeks. …
The environment ministry has decided to give a one-time exemption from public hearing for coal mines' expansion projects and allow mining in the critically polluted cluster of Chandrapur, Maharashtra, to boost coal output amid reports of looming power crisis due to coal shortages. These measures are being taken to "quickly …
Ministry of Coal has been representing to MoEF for allowing expansion of coal mining projects in Chandrapur Critically Polluted Area in Maharashtra. MoEF while acknowledging that ‘CEPI (Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index) Score is still high in Chandrapur CPA’ but claims that ‘coal mining activities do not seem to be major …
AGPUR: The state forest department pays about Rs 5 crore annually to farmers as compensation for crop depredation by wild animals. To reduce this burden, the wildlife wing has now decided to promote 'chili smoke', a cost-effective technique pioneered by wildlife vet and elephant expert Dr Rudraditya. Himachal Pradesh-based Dr …
