The future of mankind will be protected only when the nature is kept unharmed, viewed environmentalists and intellectuals at an award distribution ceremony held by the House of Nature, Environment and Society Trust (HONEST) here on Tuesday. Trust president Dr Sundara Narayan Patro presided over the programme. Asian Institute of …
New Delhi : The Orissa government has said no to a CBI inquiry into illegal mining of iron and manganese in the state even though the Justice MB Shah commission had recommended a probe by the agency. According to the mines ministry’s action taken report (ATR) given for approval by …
With only months to go for the general elections, the new environment minister has gone into overdrive to clear projects. "The contrast is almost like shifting from Test cricket to T-20 within three days," says an officer when asked about the change of guard at the Union environment ministry at …
New Delhi : The apex court on Monday sought reply from Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys (IMFA) and others on Orissa government's plea seeking to restrain the company from carrying on mining in its Dhanurjayapur mines, which fall within 10 km of the Hadagarh Sanctuary and 1 km of the …
Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has received 68 bids from 58 developers, covering 122 projects with a cumulative capacity of 2,170 MW for Phase-II Batch 1 under National Solar Mission. SECI opened bids on Monday for the allocation under the above scheme. “Of this, 36 projects with a capacity …
Average project size in the State more than that in other States. Odisha has been selected as the best State for providing self employment to the urban poor under Swarna Jayanti Sahari Rojgar Yojana (SJGRY), official sources said. The State has been selected for the National Award for 2012-13 and …
In a move that may spell further trouble for the beleaguered coal blocks, the Union ministry of environment & forests (MoEF) has ruled out a relaxation of two years for obtaining clearance for the entire forest land within the lease area if mining lease (ML) is not executed before February …
It has asked port to provide details of expansion plan as part of its land allotment process The Odisha government has initiated the process to lease out additional land to Dhamra Port Company Ltd (DPCL) for expansion of port operation in Bhadrak district after it was granted environmental clearance recently. …
Once again, linear projects to get forest clearance without consent of village gram sabhas Environment and forest minister Veerappa Moily on Wednesday rolled back a major hurdle in the forest clearance process for projects like roads, transmission lines and pipelines that pass through villages and forest land, reintroduced in July …
South Korea's POSCO will be able to start work on its planned $12-billion Indian steel plant over the coming weeks, India's prime minister said on Thursday, ending an eight year delay for environmental and legal clearances. Manmohan Singh said the firm's request for an iron ore mining licence - the …
As many as 12 mining lessees have been issued notices for alleged violation of environmental law and undertaking illegal mining in Jajpur district of Odisha, an official said today. "The district administration has issued show cause notices to 13 mining lessees including four state owned OMC operators for indulging in …
1,000 acres of land yet to be acquired by the company The Centre came out confident today that with the renewal of environment clearance, South Korean steel giant Posco’s project in Odisha would take off soon. “The government is working to expedite clearances for the $12-billion project of steel major …
The recent changes to India's environmental clearance procedures are likely to undermine the human rights of communities affected by mining projects, said Amnesty International India on Wednesday. According to a press statement by Amnesty International India, on January 7, 2014, India's ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) said that existing …
Commerce and industry minister Anand Sharma has assured his South Korean counterpart Yoon Sang-jick that India is expediting clearance to the $12 billion Posco project in Odisha, the largest foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country so far. South Korean steel major Posco was last week given environmental clearance for …
The $12 billion POSCO steel project in Jagatsinghpur district, Orissa is going to be operational soon, following revalidation of its environmental clearance. Read more about the controversial project that got final go-ahead from the environment ministry after eight years. RELATED CONTENT In-court : National Green Tribunal on Forest Clearance granted …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sarbeswar Mishra & Anr. Vs Union of India & Ors. dated 16/01/2014 on the use of water from the river Baiterani in Orissa by the industry and also regarding construction of industry in forest area without obtaining forest clearance. Original …
Projects will not be given green clearance if these are opposed by local panchayats (village councils), petroleum minister M Veerappa Moily, who holds additional charge of the environment and forests ministry, said on Tuesday. "I have rejected Niyamgiri (project of Vedanta group) because all the panchayats have rejected the proposal... …
NDMA urged concerned officials to submit detailed note on preparation, operations carried out and post cyclone restoration The Odisha government's exemplary handling of the severe cyclonic storm Phailin has earned it accolades from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Impressed with the state government's massive evacuation and restoration efforts, the …
Project will expedite improvement of infrastructure in Odisha The government today approved a Rs 761 crore road project in Odisha under its flagship National Highways Development Project. "The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for four-laning with paved shoulders of Jharpokharia-Baripada-Baleshwar section of NH-5 in Odisha," …
Fishermen have sought intervention of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to stop setting up of the proposed Posco captive port near the Jatadhari river mouth. Apprehending that the port would have an adverse impact on environment and their livelihood, they have demanded that the NGT should not allow the company …
Jajpur Collector issued showcause notices to 12 mining lessees including State owned Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), for violating environment laws and indulging in illegal mining. They have been asked to reply within two months as to why the prosecution will not be initiated against them for the violations. The mining …
