Judgment of the National Green Tribunal, May 27, 2025 in the matter of Sumit Saini Vs Shree Ram Steel Industries & Others. Sumit Saini, resident of village Damla, District Yamuna Nagar, Haryana had sent a letter petition dated May 14, 2022 to the NGT. The application said that around 25 …
The expansion project to fire up BPCL’s Kochi refinery capacity to 15.5 million tonnes a year Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd’s integrated refinery expansion project in Kochi is expected to get environmental clearance anytime now with Tuesday’s meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) for Environmental Impact Assessment in New Delhi …
New Delhi A petition was filed on Wednesday in the Supreme Court to restrain the resumption of iron and manganese ore mining in Goa amid a judicial commission estimating a loss of R35,000 crore to the exchequer due to illegal mining in the state since 2000. It also sought to …
The Supreme Court told the Centre today that it will not hesitate to stop Kudankulam nuclear power plant if mandatory safety measures are not being been taken care of. The apex court has issued a notice to the MoEF and the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board on a petition challenging …
PANJIM: In yet another major blow to mining firms hoping to start the mining season by November end, Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has decided not to renew Air and Water consent of 107 mining leases, at least temporarily. GSPCB at its 104th meeting, held on Tuesday, has made …
PANJIM: With few days left for the new mining season to commence, Goa government, which had earlier assured to allow mining firms to resume operations by November, has now expressed helplessness as Union Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) has kept Environment Clearances in abeyance. Talking to reporters, Director of …
Public sector enterprise escapes public glare in coal scandal ---------- On May 23, 10 CBI teams swooped on offices and homes of seven senior officials of the Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), one of the eight coal-producing subsidiaries of Coal India Limited (CIL), at different places in Ramgarh and Dhanbad districts …
Coal India Ltd. (CIL) is set to take an annual hit of Rs.600 crore in its input costs due to the diesel price hike. A one rupee increase in diesel price impacts CIL to the tune of Rs. 120 crore, according to its Chairman and Managing Director S. Narsing Rao. …
Goa government has finally resolved to shut down the mines pouring manganese and iron ore in the Selaulim reservoir, the source of potable water for 55 per cent of the state population. The state will have to shut down the mines operating within the river zone of Selaulim dam, Chief …
New Delhi: The proposed National Investment Approval Board (NIAB) will help speed up environmental, forest and other statutory clearances for “nationally important” large projects and likely pull the economy out of the trough, Planning Commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said on Wednesday. The NIAB will have the mandate to …
PANJIM: Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar plans to shut down all the mines falling in the catchment area of Selaulim water reservoir, HERALD has learnt. The Government has already identified 19 such mines which are polluting the water of the Selaulim reservoir. Ramesh Gawas, one of the social activists leading the …
Environment and Forests Ministry panel stipulates 8 conditions After three years, the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has granted environmental and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance for the establishment of a captive jetty for the 4,000 MW Ultra Mega Thermal Power Project at Cheyyur in Kancheepuram district. Stipulating eight …
PANJIM: The Forest Department has started the process of revoking wildlife clearances granted in forest areas and has so far withdrawn such clearances granted to seven mines operating within 10 kilometers of the boundaries of wildlife sanctuaries. Chief Conservator of Forest (CCF) Richard D’Souza told a representation led by Dr …
Amid widespread anticipation that the Inter Ministerial Group (IMG) might recommend cancellation of more coal block allotments after naming four such distributions last week, the promoters of Navabharat power project and sources in Odisha government said there is uncertainty over the 2,250 MW power project of the company in the …
PANJIM: Tightening the screws on the state government for its seemingly belligerent attitude on mining dumps, the Ministry of Environments and Forests (MoEF) has issued show cause notices to 46 companies for mining from low grade iron ore /reject dumps in the State. The 46 mining companies have been issued …
PANJIM: In what could be termed as another blow to the mining industry, MoEF has kept the ECs of 139 mines in abeyance, asking lessees to forward documents to it for verification. They have also been slapped with show cause notices as to why mines should not be closed due …
VASCO: The environmental public hearing on coal and iron dust pollution in Vasco witnessed noisy scenes, even as the meeting had to be postponed as Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) failed to serve 30 days notice. The GSPCB in a notification dated August 31 had fixed the public hearing …
Projects steel demand at 202-233 MT The draft National Steel Policy has pegged the country's steel making capacity in the range of 244-281 million tonne by 2025-26. The policy seeks to replace the existing one that was formulated in 2005, and suggest ways to create an environment conducive for the …
A public interest litigation (PIL) seeking cancellation of lease and environmental clearance granted to Ambuja Cement Ltd for mining in Verval region of Junagadh district has been filed in the Gujarat Hgih court. The PIL also seeks stay on mining activities of the company while the case was pending with …
