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 …
Reiterating that Environmental Clearance is needed for grant of lease/permit for quarrying and mining, the Kerala High Court on Wednesday observed that environmental protection cannot be sacrificed in the name of development. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice A M Shaffique held that it was the …
Panaji: Sending a strong message about the importance of protecting the environment, the Goa chapter of the Indian green building council said that the state government should introduce green practices for builders and encourage green development through incentives. By making it mandatory to construct green buildings, the environment can be …
SHILLONG: The Meghalaya government on Tuesday submitted draft mining guidelines for coal mining activities in the state to the NGT following the interim ban on coal mining since April 2014 in the state. "We have submitted the draft mining guidelines prepared by Meghalaya's mining and geology department for coal mining …
Need for environmental clearance for mining stressed Slamming the State government stand that environment clearance cannot be insisted on for granting permission for all mining activities, a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Wednesday observed that the State which had been enjoined to protecting the rights of individual …
The National Green Tribunal today sought response from the government on a plea challenging the construction of the 300 MW Lakhwar multi-purpose project being built by Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL). A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notice to Ministry of Environment and Forests, Ministry …
The National Green Tribunal has refused to order decommissioning of 400 MW Vishnu Prayag Hydro Electric Project, world’s largest hydro-power project in private sector, located on the upper reaches of Alakananda river in Uttarakhand. A Bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar declined to grant the prayer made by …
Working with Coal Ministry towards this end, says Environment Minister The Centre is working on a mechanism that will augment coal mining without damaging the environment, says Prakash Javadekar, Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change. While the Coal Ministry wants to increase coal production, the Ministry of Environment is …
The government on Wednesday announced launching a new scheme named Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) which will focus on safeguarding health, environment and economic conditions of the tribals living in areas near mines. Around Rs.6,000 crore will be spent every year on the development of these regions under …
MANGALURU: Even as the Karnataka Cabinet on Monday decided to conduct Social Impact Assessment (SIA) study through revenue department, activist Niranjan Rai slammed the decision as "a bogus one". Dr Rai, who is the convener of Nethravathi Nadi Thiruvu Virodhi Horata Samiti (NNTVHS), told TOI that the decision taken by …
The concept of clay idols is increasingly finding acceptance and around three lakh idols are being sold in the city, says an activist Shiva Karan. With Government agencies taking a back seat this year, environmental groups have taken the lead in propagating clay or green Ganesha idols for the coming …
The Kolkata bench of national green tribunal (NGT) headed by Justice Pratap Kumar Roy rejected the proposal to set up a thermal power station in Nayachar island as it violated the coastal regulations zone (CRZ) and it was against the policy of sustainable development. Justice Roy in his judgment stated …
A sapling was gifted to every speaker on the dias at the inaugural function of state-level observation of International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. Forest Minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, who inaugurated the function, said that human greed was the biggest adversary of Nature. He said that living in …
A first-year Faculty of Law student of Delhi University has filed a petition before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) against the gross misuse of paper, used to make posters, pamphlets and cards, by candidates contesting students' union elections. Citing the recently-conducted Delhi University Students' Union polls, the petitioner, Nithin Chandran, …
The bauxite mine of Navratna PSU National Aluminium Company Ltd, situated at Panchpatmali Hill in Odisha's Koraput district, has bagged the prestigious Pollution Control Excellence Award -2015. The award, instituted by State Pollution Control Board, Odisha (OSPCB) was conferred on NALCO in recognition of its "effective pollution control measures and …
NGOs and schools teaming up to promote useof clay idols To promote the use of nature-friendly figurines during Ganesh Chaturthi, a couple of NGOs and schools are teaming up to contribute their bit to society. Combining an awareness drive and a free distribution programme, Pollocks School is all set to …
BHOPAL : National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday instructed Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) and MP Audyogik Kendra Vikas Nigam (MPAKVN), to submit report about environment conservation and its effects on world heritage site Bhimbetka after expansion of industrial sector in Mandideep. Petitioner Dr SC Pandey drew NGT’s attention …
The execution of Renuka Dam project in Sirmaur district to quench the thirst of Delhi, already delayed by over a decade, is now facing another hurdle. Chulli Dadahu panchayat, about two kilometres from Renukaji, has refused to give no-objection certificate to the project, arguing that blasting for tunnels and other …
State-run Oil India Ltd has got environment clearance for drilling 20 wells in three blocks in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan for production of 1 mmscmd gas at an estimated cost of Rs 96 crore. The wells will be drilled in Dandewala, Bagitibba and Tanot mining lease blocks in Tanot village in Jaisalmer. …
Amid concerns that the construction of the massive breakwater for the Vizhinjam seaport would adversely impact the environment as thousands of tonnes of rock would be needed, Ports Minister K Babu said that the government would ensure that the environment is protected. ‘’The government will not favour any activity which …
Consignment to be exported to the Maldives The move to export granite from Kozhikode and Malappuram districts to the Maldives via Beypore port has come in for criticism from various green movements and the Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad. They have jointly submitted a complaint to District Collector N. Prasanth urging …
