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 …
Solar will enhance livelihood prospects, improve efficiency in rural households As the Indian economy enjoys a sustained positive momentum, rural India continues to be the heart of the country, accounting for 67 per cent of the total population and 37 per cent of its GDP. Agriculture is the primary occupation …
In April 2016, pension funds managed by Norges Bank sold off its equity investments in seven Indian companies worth roughly Rs 700 crore. The selloff in Coal India, CESC, Reliance Power, Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation, NTPC, Tata Power and Reliance Infrastructure was part of the global strategy of Norges, the …
VADODARA: At a time when Gujarat government is making efforts to get the six years long moratorium on industrial clusters of Vapi, Ankleshwar and Vatva (Ahmedabad) lifted, restrictions on expansion or new facilities have been imposed on industries in Padra industrial cluster near the city. Sources said that the Gujarat …
The steel flyover issue has now reached Raj Bhavan. Governor Vajubhai Vala is consulting his legal experts on concerns raised by citizens’ forums opposing the steel flyover. Architect Naresh Narasimhan and Srinivas Alavilli from India Against Corruption, actor Prakash Belawadi, civic activist and advocate Leo Saldanha, and Priya Chetty-Rajagopal, Executive …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued directions for surprise checks to be conducted on polluting industries in Ghaziabad and adjoining areas after a plea alleged that toxic discharge from these units was adding to the air and water pollution. A Bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar directed …
Nagpur: “Nature is the first teacher and it has taught us everything we know. Keeping that in mind teachers in schools should pick up the baton and make children aware of preserving our environment,” said Kishore Mishrikotkar, deputy director of Samajik Vanikaran Vibhag, Nagpur, at a discussion on ‘Environment protection: …
Mumbai: If the Union environment ministry permits, the Arabian Sea at Mazgaon on the city's eastern waterfront could be redefined as 'creek', a move that will benefit builders whose plots are currently locked because of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms. The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) last month wrote …
This year, we can expect a less noisy Diwali. For the first time in many years, firecrackers which will be sold in the city, are within the permissible sound limit. To keep a check on the noise levels during the festival, officials of Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) purchased 47 …
Coast Guard holds Level I Pollution Response Workshop The Indian Coast Guard, Karnataka, conducted a Level I Pollution Response Workshop at its headquarters here on Tuesday involving various stakeholders. As per the Coast Guard Act 1978, the agency is responsible for the protection of marine environment and control of marine …
The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) is likely to rake in Rs 40 lakh revenue through the new 'clean environment charges' on firecracker retailers and wholesalers in the city. In the interest of public health, the civic body has decided to levy 'clean environment charges' of Rs 3,000 per retailer or …
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended it Monday, calling it a transparent project that is much needed to decongest traffic flow. A 6.7-km steel flyover project costing Rs 1,791 crore proposed by the Karnataka government to improve connectivity between Bengaluru and the Kempegowda International Airport, 37 km away, has run into protests …
Despite the government’s orders to brick kilns, cement factories and stone crushers to adhere to pollution norms, many have ignored the stipulations, inviting the government’s ire. Officials of the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) of Jammu divisions have submitted a compliance report to the Regional Director and are awaiting orders …
NDORE: Indore bench of High Court was informed on Monday that excessive industrialisation in the state was causing health problems to people living in Pithampur and other industrial areas. Hence, land should be allotted to investors participating in the global investors' summit only if it does not cause any harm …
That it provides relief to Delhiites from tiresome drudgery is well known, what is not is that the National Zoological park here has also branched into research, offering internship and field training in wild life and environment conservation. "Delhi zoo is providing internship training to Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc) …
PPCB video on ill-effects of firecrackers to be screened in cinema halls City residents can brace up for pre-Diwali advisories at cinema halls for going easy on crackers this Diwali. In a special video being released regarding the ill effects of firecrackers on animals and birds, the Punjab Pollution Control …
TRICHY: Whenever this 23-year-old youth said he would give anything to save the environment, nobody ever thought he would sacrifice his life for the cause. That's what K Jawahar did when he jumped into a canal in Thanjavur on Monday. The cause of his suicide came to light only after …
With Diwali a little over two weeks away, the Delhi government Thursday wrote to the Customs department and Delhi Police on ways to stop the import and sale of harmful crackers. The government also held a meeting to review steps to control pollution levels in the winter months with all …
A passionate appeal to emulate Mahatma Gandhi’s life and thoughts in the global fight against climate change marked the beginning of the ministerial segment of the Kigali meeting of the Montreal Protocol where countries are negotiating an agreement to eliminate planet-warming hydrofluorocarbons in the next 30-40 years. Erik Solheim, the …
Agra: As devotees bid farewelll to their Gods on Vijaydashmi, water bodies in Agra were left in a mess. Experts have expressed concern of the impact of such idols that were immersed in the water bodies. Speaking to TOI, Surekha Yadav, a social worker and environment enthusiast said, “Idols in …
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is planning to build a satellite terminal away from the main buildings at the Chennai airport anticipating future demand. The move, which is under consideration, is meant to create additional capacity to handle passengers within the available space without acquiring land. The plan, mooted …
