Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Hemant Kumar & Others Vs State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 13/05/2025. An application was received by the NGT filed by Hemant Kumar on behalf of all the villagers of Gram Panchayat Salani Katola, tehsil Nahan, district Sirmaur, Himachal …
PANAJI: Continuous and rampant reclamation of mangrove areas in flagrant violation of CRZ rules around the city is likely to lead to significant disruption in tidal movements and displacement of water in the Mandovi river basin. Large patches of mangroves have been cleared and mud-filling is rampant on the banks …
A long delay in declaring a marine park around the twin islands off Mormugao with a rich diversity of corals and marine life is raising a concern about the likely impact of neglect and pollution. The coral-fringed islands, Grande and St George, off Baina beach, have become significant attractions for …
PANAJI: The environment should not be considered a great obstacle to development, but natural assets should be preserved to complement the social and cultural environment, say various members of the society. The environment versus development debate keeps recurring frequently. On World Environment Day, it becomes more relevant as infrastructure is …
During a recent trip to Kihim and Awas beaches in Raigad district, environmentalist Sumaira Abdulali of the NGO Awaaz Foundation said that she was shocked to see soil erosion at several spots along the sandy shores of the beaches. "I saw that many trees were uprooted and, at some places …
'After states submit proposals, a decision will be taken' Union Minister of State for Environment and Forest Prakash Javadekar assured that a decision on implementation of Kasturirangan report recommendations would be taken by year-end. Speaking to reporters here on Thursday, the Union minister said, “Barring Kerala, six other States are …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Marie Christine & Others Vs Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority & Others dated 29/05/2015 regarding the annual Sun-burn festival held in Goa, 29/05/2015. Previous Order
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Kashinath Jairam Shetye & Others Vs Dempo Towers & Others dated 29/05/2015 regarding stay of all commercial activities like restaurant, wine shop, lubricant shop and any other commercial activities in the Chalta No.1/PTS no.10 of Panjim …
Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar clarified on Tuesday that the Narendra Modi government had never favoured the controversial private airport project at Aranmula in Pathanamthitta district and no sanction had been given since the government assumed office last year. Addressing a public meeting organised by the BJP to mark the …
MUMBAI: A politician and an environmental organization had petitioned Union and state government authorities over a decade ago against allowing coal handling on Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) land. TOI has reported on the extent to which toxic mountains of over one lakh tonnes of coal lying on port land has …
Around 12 states are expected to launch online platform for green clearances by next month to ensure transparency and faster approval of projects, a top Environment Ministry official said. Currently, there is an online system, launched in June-July last year, for giving environment, forest and coastal regulation zones (CRZ) clearances …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Girish D. Gaonkar & Ors Vs. State of Goa & Ors Application No.52/2014 (W Z) Surendra Sazu Govekar & Ors. Vs Village Panchayat of Anjuna-Caisua & Ors dated 25/05/2015 regarding proposed entertainment park of GTDC at …
PANAJI: Within 100 years, rising sea levels caused by global warming could submerge large swathes of coastal land in Kochi, Kerala's second most populous city, scientists at the Goa-based Within 100 years, rising sea levels caused by global warming could submerge large swathes of coastal land in Kochi, Kerala's second …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Pune bench, has issued a bailable warrant to Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) expert members Raghunath Dhume and Dr Savita Kerkar, in connection with a complaint filed by the Cavelossim Villager’s Forum against the Cavelossim Panchayat. The bailable warrant was issued in the tune …
With the highest number of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) violations being reported from Kochi, the Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority (KCZMA) will hold its special sitting in the district shortly. The State Authority is expected to meet by month-end. A joint session of the State Authority and the district coastal …
The National Green Tribunal has issued a fresh order to the Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority (KCZMA) to immediately grant Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance to ‘Seashells,’ a flat constructed by the Pentagon Builders on the Kamburam beach. The order came in favour of the builders as they challenged a …
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar on Saturday said the government had not given environmental clearance for the proposed airport project at Aranmula. Speaking to reporters here on Saturday, Javadekar said it was the UPA Government that gave clearance for the project, which was later cancelled …
The state coastal regulatory panel had sent the undertaking. The ambitious project of constructing a coastal road by reclaiming land in Mumbai is yet to be cleared by the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), as the ministry still fears it could in the long run open up the …
PANAJI: Opposition is building up in Goa to two proposed marina projects in the Zuari river. While the projects are being promoted by the Mormugao Port Trust ostensibly to promote high-end tourism in Goa, the marinas are facing stiff opposition, not only from the local people including the affected fishermen …
Says projects should not hamper environment and ecology of state in exchange for employment PANJIM: Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Sunday stated that marinas would be allowed in Goa only if they get clearances from various authorities, including Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA), Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) …
Chief minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Sunday said that the state government will go ahead with building the two marinas in the state, provided it gets all the permissions necessary from the authorities concerned. Speaking to TOI, Parsekar said that the state government has given its in-principal approval to the two …
