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 …
India is blessed with the tallest and the most gallant mountains of the world. These mountains, apart from being aesthetically beautiful, also host a wide variety of flora and fauna that sustain the livelihood of the people in the region. The mighty Himalayas, the Aravalli range, the Satpura range, the …
Nagpur: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) issued notices to Central and Maharashtra governments for flouting its order on clean coal norm. A division bench of Justice Jawad Rahim (judicial member) and Dr Ajay Deshpande (expert member), asked the respondents on why consent granted to them to operate coal and power …
Declare that they will not allow the sale of Goa by politicians PONDA: Residents of Veling-Priol-Cuncoliem, environmental activists and other citizens from across Goa, under the banner of Veling-Priol-Cuncoliem Nagrik Kruthi Samiti, held a huge rally in Ponda taluka on Sunday to protest the rampant, illegal destruction of the environment …
The Delhi government will soon issue fresh directions to the NTPC-run Badarpur thermal power plant to come up with an action plan for disposing of flyash, a major source of air pollution in summer. The plant was among those identified by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) for immediate closure …
The civic authorities in the district are likely to face the task of managing and disposing comparatively high volume of plastic waste generated due to the unusual spike in bottled water consumption this year because of water scarcity. A conservative estimate by the bottled water manufacturers and dealers puts the …
Kozhikode: Environmental groups in the district have demanded for making environment-friendly building plans mandatory for building permits. The demand is to make solar power panels and green building compulsory. Prakrithi Samrakshana Samithi, an environmental group to address climatic changes and other environmental issues, sought amendment in building rules. Apart from …
PM Modi laid the foundation for ally Chandrababu Naidu's dream, project — the new state capital at Amaravati — in last October. Environment minister Prakash Javadekar had assured Andhra Pradesh in February this year that all green clearances to the state's new capital Amaravati would be given in a month's …
During the review, experts informed the House panel that forests near tobacco cultivation areas are facing decline and loss of biodiversity. In several parts of the country, firewood is used to dry the green leaves. The parliamentary panel on environment and forests has asked the Centre and environment ministry to …
Lucknow: With ban on polythene bags proving ineffective, environment directorate is now planning to impose fine on shopkeepers, vendors, wholesalers, traders or retailers found giving wares to customers in polythene carry bags. Polybags are back in business within three months of the ban. Review of the ban, since the date …
Over 500 projects in various sectors are pending for environmental clearances, the Lok Saha was informed today. "The number of projects under consideration in the Ministry for Environmental clearances are 527. The proposals are processed for approval as per the provisions under the Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006. These projects …
WITH rising temperature and acute drought scenario, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department is keen to take a leaf out of its Kerala counterpart in managing forest for ecosystem services. In an effort to study the Kerala model- a first in India which the state Forest Department attempted to undertake a …
The National Green Tribunal today said no activities like paragliding and snow scooters would be permitted at Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh as the "extremely eco-sensitive area" cannot be subjected to further degradation. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar, however, clarified that it would be appropriate to …
Green Tribunal allows counsel for Telangana Government to file objections The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has made it clear to the Telangana government that appraisal of the 4x270 MW Bhadradri Thermal Power Station at Manuguru, Khammam, by Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) cannot be allowed now, given the …
Hyderabad: The `Save KBR' campaign continued to gather steam in the city over the weekend, with Hyderabadis vowing to not stop until the government reviews its Strategic Road Development Project (SRDP) that proposes to run through the eco-sensitive buffer zone of Hyderabad's sprawling national park. Condemning the plan, citizens and …
DEHRADUN: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Century Pulp and Paper Ltd to pay Rs 30 lakh as compensation for failing to manage pollution caused due to effluents discharged in a local water stream from its paper mill in Nainital. The bench also constituted a team of senior scientists …
The BBMP has had enough of people not taking its plastic ban seriously, and it's getting mad. So the next time you're walking down the street with a plastic bag in your hand, don't be surprised if you're slapped with a Rs 500 fine. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) …
Forest land near South Delhi’s Neb Sarai, which has become a dumping ground over the years, will be reclaimed and its greenery restored by the Environment and Forest Department. On Saturday, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Environment and Forest Minister Imran Hussain inaugurated the programme to restore the forest …
Vadodara: The Vishwamitri Riverfront Development Project (VRDP) initiated by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has once again come under the scanner. A bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT), Pune has issued notice to the VMC, district collector, Vadodara Urban Development Authority (VUDA), state government and Union ministry of forest and …
Kendrapada: The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) and the district administration on Wednesday shut down five brick kilns in Marsaghai and Mahakalapada blocks of Kendrapada district following a recent National Green Tribunal (NGT) order. "We have shut down five illegal brick kilns in Badagaon, Silipur and Bhagabanpur villages as …
With the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday asking Haridwar administration to submit reports on May 27 on measures taken by civic bodies to stop plastic use in the city, officials were seen jumping into action. A meeting was called by the district administration on Tuesday to discuss ways in …
