Good Food is First Food. It is not junk food. It is the food that connects nature and nutrition with livelihoods. This food is good for our health; it comes from the rich biodiversity of our regions; it provides employment to people. Most importantly, cooking and eating give us pleasure. …
Chandrapur: A scientist from union ministry for environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC) visited Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station (CSTPS) here after a complaint was lodged by MoEFCC regional committee member Suresh Chopne, alleging discharge of toxic water from thermal power plant into Irai river last month. The discharge of …
"The governor during the meeting had suggested that the eco-friendly move would help drive home the message of cutting down on the use of plastic as far as government employees is concerned."The governor during the meeting had suggested that the eco-friendly move would help drive home the message of... MHOW: …
KENDRAPADA: Green activists have urged the government to conduct a strict environment impact assessment (EIA) for the 451km Gopalpur-Digha coastal highway under the Centre's Bharatmala Pariyojana before implementing the project. "Since the highway almost entirely falls in Odisha and the state's coastline is dotted with many ecosystems like the mangrove …
It has also referred to UP government's affidavit and contended that only two of the 35 distilleries had requisite license while the others were manufacturing ethanol illegally. National Green Tribunal has issued contempt notices to Uttar Pradesh government and other authorities on a plea seeking action against illegal manufacturing, storage …
Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Mukul Sangma recently told media persons to assess the impact of the ban on coal mining by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) He has joined the chorus of those who say that the ban has resulted in the loss of livelihoods. To assess the impact of …
PUNE: Every Ganeshotsav, octogenarian Nana Puranik either stops stepping out of his apartment or goes out of the city to skirt the noise demon. Nana has undergone a bypass surgery and faces various ailments. His best bet during the festival is to visit his relatives in rural areas. He complains …
Ludhiana: In a new hope for hundreds of industrialists running factories in non-industrial areas, from whom Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) had taken application fees worth lakhs in the month of May for issuing industrial and commercial power connections but later refused to process their applications, Ludhiana deputy commissioner …
Explaining about the role of the NGT, Justice Jawad said, “It works for keeping a check on pollution. We comply with precautionary principles rather than Polluter Pays Principles." Justice Jawad Rahim, judicial member, National Green Tribunal (Western Zone), said that activities against the environment have to be nipped in the …
To check organised crime that endangers environment and public health The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) is all set to launch a new initiative, Environmental Risk Vigilance (ERV), targeting organised crime that erodes natural resources, endangering environment and public health. In a circular dated August 25, VACB Director Jacob Thomas …
NAVI MUMBAI: The city police is gearing up to implement Bombay high court's orders to curb noise pollution during the festivals, mainly till the last immersion day for Ganeshotsav. NGO Awaaz Foundation has also written to police commissioner Hemant Nagrale, asking for an absolute prohibition on loudspeakers in silence zones …
Nagpur: The rules and regulations set by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) regarding environment-friendly celebration of Ganesh festival keep moving around on tables of different civic authorities every year but none has rarely taken cognisance of. To avoid deterioration of water quality, CPCB in 2010 had issued guidelines for immersion …
CHENNAI: The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday has directed the State government to restore the right to access to clean drinking water with immediate effect for the affected villagers in the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) estate in Cuddalore. Invoking the ‘polluter …
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notices to the Akhilesh Yadav government, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), state pollution control board and others. A plea alleging that the apex pollution monitoring body was sleeping like “Kumbhakarna” over illegal industries operating at Mathura in Uttar Pradash has …
Investigating the canals of Venice, the researchers looked for traces of harmful molecules in the ingredients of products such as soaps, detergent and shampoos. Love to wear designer perfumes? Be careful, as certain molecules produced in these man-made fragrances act as potential contaminants of the environment and may also impact …
The proposed plan of shifting the contentious slaughterhouse to Arera Hills has made the residents of the adjacent colonies not just loose their patience but has also left them worried about the hazardous environment it can create. While talking to Free Press the residents of Green Meadowss, shared how the …
CHENNAI: Not just vehicles on the road or factories or the tonnes of garbage on the streets, even a chemistry lab experiment causes pollution to the environment. In an effort to do their bit for conserving environment, the Chemistry department in the Madras Christian College is renovating its labs and …
Titled 'Environmental Risk Vigilance', the initiative is envisaged to take stock of activities in connection with various aspects of environment including air, water, land, soil, minerals, wetlands and mangroves. Looting of natural resources and indulging in environment degrading activities like clearing of mangroves or unpermitted filling of wetlands, for pecuniary …
NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal on Monday said the statements made by Art of Living (AOL) recently are "very irresponsible." AOL had made some remarks about NGT's principal committee that assessed the ecological damage caused by AOL's World Culture Festival held in March. It had concluded that the floodplain …
KOLHAPUR: Superintendent of police Pradeep Deshpande on Thursday warned of strict action against violators of the Supreme Court-set noise pollution norms. "We have no objection to sound systems operating as per the Supreme Court guidelines, but they should not cross the prescribed limits of noise," he said. The SP was …
NASHIK: Residents across the state are showing never-before awareness about going for clay idols of Ganesha for household worship this year. But not many seem to be aware how eco-friendly the idols are. Workshops on making such green idols are also running in full house, while shops selling shadu idols …
