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 …
Civic body has issued 627 challans in the past four months As many as 627 challans worth Rs16.48 lakh have been imposed on defaulters for using polythene, plastic bags in the past four months. Less than 600 challans had been issued earlier in the period since the ban came into …
The ministries of skill development and environment today signed a pact for up-skilling of refrigeration and air-conditioning technicians for the benefit of the environment and better employment opportunities. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Harsh Vardhan pointed out that even prior to the signing of the Memorandum of …
The US govt has urged the Supreme Court to reverse a lower court order on the Tata Mundra Power Plant in Gujarat funded by a financial wing of the World Bank The Trump administration has urged the Supreme Court to reverse a lower court order on the Tata Mundra Power …
Last year, the High Court of Bangladesh directed the Government not to approve any industrial development within the 10-kilometre buffer zone of the reserved forest, but according to UNESCO, approvals continue to be given. The Sundarbans forest, which is the largest contiguous mangrove forest in the world and home to …
The people should begin using paper and jute bags to replace plastic. Hyderabad: The state government has been grappling with the issue of reducing the use of disposable plastic in the city. Earlier, it had taken many initiatives and in yet another effort, the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) …
A proposal to rid Andaman of polluting diesel by switching to clean-burning natural gas for generating power, fuelling automobiles and kitchens has remained stuck in red tape for more than two years over allotment of land and awarding the project to companies under the government's umbrella. Andaman currently burns tonnes …
NEW DELHI: The Centre today informed the Supreme Court that the joint secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the commissioner of the Agra Division are responsible for maintenance of the Taj Trapezium Zone. A bench of justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta had on …
Although a complete ban on the use of polythene will be effective in the state from Tuesday, little has been done by the authorities to spread awareness on the issue. Sources said unaware of the ban, people continued to ask for polythene bags from shopkeepers. Chief Minister TS Rawat had …
Advisor to the Governor, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, Sunday, urged the youth to come forward and lead the crusade against environmental degradation, which has far-reaching ramifications not only at the national but global level as well. The Advisor was speaking after inaugurating the 3rd International Research Conference on Ecotourism and Environment …
Making pledge to transform Nagrota constituency pollution free by implementing eco-friendly initiatives, National Conference Provincial President Devender Singh Rana today exhorted the people to come forward to plant more and more saplings to ensure a clean, green and healthy environs for the present and future generations. “Let’s take a small …
Haflong: A former executive member of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council has sought the Assam government's intervention in alleged deforestation and illegal boulder collection from the rivers of Dima Hasao district in south Assam. Golon Daulagapu, a former executive member of the council, submitted a memorandum in this regard …
Dehradun once famous for its salubrious climate, air free of dust and smoke, tranquility and reputed institutes is now not only the most polluted city among the mountain States of India but has risen high up in crimes of all hues and shades. The burgeoning population, ever increasing pollution / …
The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has been selected for the Champion of Earth Prize-2018, the highest environmental honour instituted by the United Nations. CIAL said in a statement that it was honoured for its successful execution of one of the revolutionary ideas of using solar energy which made CochinAirport …
The Indian Coast Guard is conducting a bilateral table-top exercise on maritime pollution response with Bangladesh Coast Guard at the regional headquarters (North East) of the ICG here today. ICG (NE) commander Inspector General K S Sheoran said the two-day exercise, that began today, is being conducted in the backdrop …
Pulled up by the Supreme Court for failure to take appropriate measures to preserve the historic Taj Mahal, the Uttar Pradesh Government on Tuesday said the entire precinct of the “monument of love” should be declared a no-plastic zone and all polluting industries in the region closed. Known as one …
PANAJI: Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar has said that concerns raised by state legislators over the environment ministry's draft Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification 2018 are unwarranted. Even if it is finalised, the draft CRZ notification cannot be implemented without consulting the public, Parrikar said in the state Assembly yesterday. …
NEW DELHI: Most National Green Tribunal petitioners approach government agencies first with environmental issues or policy and move court when they don’t hear from them. But NGT’s July 19 order to give agencies at least 15 days before they can move court may lead to several difficulties for petitioners and …
Out of total 13 coastal states and UTs, only five have submitted their management plan to the Ministry of Environment and Forests till date. Observing that coastal areas of ecological importance must be protected, the National Green Tribunal on Monday directed all states and union territories to submit a Coastal …
Decides to take similar action against three stone crushers The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) has recommended the closure of three tyre pyrolysis oil manufacturing units in Gangutana village and Narnaul in the district. The board has also decided to take similar action against three stone crushers being operated …
The petition has been filed by students of ILS Law College, who visited the Dargah recently and found the area unhealthy, dirty and unhygienic. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to inspect the area around Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai that has been …
