The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
Petition highlights threat to wildlife in eco-sensitive zone The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday issued notices to the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests, Uttarakhand government, National Board for Wildlife and others on a plea raising concern over the looming threat to the flora and fauna in the eco-sensitive …
KOCHI: The Kerala state pollution control board (PCB) has issued directives to all industrial units which require `consent to operate' to make their primary effluent treatment plants fully operational from May 22 this year. This follows the directives of the Supreme Court which said that the boards have to carry …
Bhopal: Worried by the ban on polythene bags imposed across the state from May 1! An alternative to the regular polyethylene bag could be at a shopping counter near you soon. These carry bags made of biodegradable material if swallowed, would not harm animals, too. The move comes a week …
The Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB) today issued a deadline to all industries, asking them to have functional effluent treatment plants by May 22 or face punitive action ranging from fines to closure notices. The move comes in the wake of the February 22 Supreme Court order asking states …
दिल्ली सिख गुरुद्वारा प्रबंधक कमिटी (DSGPC) के इतिहास में पहली बार करीब 119 करोड़ रुपये का बजट तैयार किया गया है। इसमें गुरुद्वारों के रेनोवेशन से लेकर लंगर बनाने के तरीके को एनवायरनमेंट फ्रेंडली बनाने का बजट शामिल है। इसके अलावा इस बार करीब 100 करोड़ रुपये सरकारी फीस माफी …
“Nine-year-old sues Indian government on climate change” — the headline was a head-turner. So should be the cause, implores Ridhima Pandey. The class 6 student from Haridwar has been the driving force behind a 52-page petition before the National Green Tribunal on how the government has failed to scientifically tackle …
JAMMU:Minister of State for Education, Technical Education, Culture, Tourism, Horticulture, Floriculture and Parks, Priya Sethi today called for greater participation of civil society, especially womenfolk who can act as motivators to act against environmental degradation and encroachments of the forests. Speaking during a function held at Press Club in remembrance …
In an endeavour to raise awareness about the environment and promote cycling, 130 cyclists from 20 cities across India will participate in a heritage ride in the state capital. The event will start from Simla's ridge. A race will also commence on Saturday from Woodwille Palace in Shimla and conclude …
Kudumbasree units to supply cloth bags to households The plastic-free concept is yet to take root in Thripunithura as many shops continue to provide plastic carry bags which are below the specification of 50 microns. However, the municipality is pursuing the concept by providing an alternative with cloth bags. While …
The National Green Tribunal today sought response from the Environment Ministry and the Uttar Pradesh government on a plea challenging the construction of Signature City Project in Kanpur. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notices to the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Uttar Pradesh government …
On this Rongali Bihu, visitors to Majuli will be encouraged to enjoy the beauty and cultural heritage of this river island on Brahmaputra on bicycle, in an effort to give push to promotion of carbon-free tourism. Ethical and responsible travel advocacy group, Root Bridge, in association with Assam Tourism Development …
BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh government decided on Tuesday to ban plastic and polythene bags across the state from May 1, saying it is leading to cow deaths and polluting the environment. However, the government didn't specify if plastic bags of a certain thickness will be allowed, triggering confusion among manufacturers. …
Sending a strong message to coal-based power plants across the country, the environment ministry has made it clear that it will neither dilute the emission norms for thermal power plants, as notified on December 7, 2015, to minimise air pollution, nor relax deadline for implementation of the stricter standards. "The …
CHENNAI: The hearing on the Tiruvannamalai girivalam path widening case came to an end after a six-hour marathon session on Tuesday with the collector, residents and environmental activists arguing in support of and against the project. The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) comprising judicial member Justice P …
The 'Project Green Ports' has two aspects – 'Green Ports Initiatives' relating to environmental issues and 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan' – and is being executed through Indian Ports Association All major Indian ports will have to undergo an audit to become 'Green' and 'Swachh'. The Union shipping ministry has conducted a …
Nagpur: "It is unfortunate that commercial interests supersede environmental interests," said Maheep Gupta, chief conservator of forests (CCF), on Tuesday. Speaking at a programme organized jointly by the state department of forests and Nature's Club under the aegis of zoology department of Dr Ambedkar College at Deekshabhoomi on the occasion …
Chinta Devi of village Manjhyani Ghiya Tanr in Jamui district has recently been awarded at an international convention of Indian Institute of Biosocial Research Development in Kolkata for protection of environment and welfare of wildlife. A mother of three children, Chinta has been acclaimed as a dedicated woman for the …
Top manufacturing units of renowned companies in India were recently honored at India Green Manufacturing Challenge (IGMC) hosted by the International Research Institute for Manufacturing (IRIM) at Hotel ITC Grand Chola, Chennai on 17th March 2017. IGMC is an awarding platform that is designed to recognize manufacturing firms that have …
In last fiscal the collection from Clean Environment Cess from across India was Rs 13,847.87 crore. The government on Sunday said an amount of Rs 21,128.59 crore has been collected as Clean Environment Cess from across the country in the April-January period of the ongoing fiscal. Of the Rs 21,128.59 …
Forest panel finds studies about the impact on flora and fauna in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang valley not up to the mark The Environment Ministry’s expert committee on forest clearances, the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC), has held back clearance for the 3,097MW Etalin hydroelectric project (HEP), Dibang valley, Arunachal Pradesh, after …
