Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Hemant Kumar & Others Vs State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 13/05/2025. An application was received by the NGT filed by Hemant Kumar on behalf of all the villagers of Gram Panchayat Salani Katola, tehsil Nahan, district Sirmaur, Himachal …
BHUBANESWAR: The Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) which is all set to be implemented in Orissa starting May has adopted a multi-pronged approach. The project, estimated at Rs 200 crore, will have various components most of which deal with coastal conservation. During the pilot implementation, shore protection measures at Pentha …
The 19th Meeting of the National Coastal Zone Management Authority (NCZMA) was held on 22nd January, 2010 in the Ministry of Environment and Forests. The meeting was chaired by Shri Vijai Sharma, Chairperson, NCZMA and Secretary, MoEF. The Chairman welcomed the Members of the NCZMA to the second meeting after …
A railway holiday home and a tourism office were amongst the 17 structures demolished as part of the CRZ operation along the Colva coast. Sixteen other structures got temporary respite after the owners either obtained stay orders or the structures were left untouched after matter was found sub-judice. A portion …
With demolitions of illegally constructed structures within the CRZ area at Galgibaga still fresh in their minds, residents of Khola have threatened to defy CRZ demolitions at the cost of their lives, if government goes ahead with the demolitions in their village.
Some residents from Galgibaga and Talpona approached Opposition Leader Manohar Parrikar in a desperate bid to save their houses from imminent CRZ-related demolitions. The residents met Parrikar when he visited Chaudi to inaugurate a new office of Poinguinim MLA Ramesh Tawadkar. Some affected residents from Galgibaga along with their Panch …
The ghost of CRZ 1991 is back to haunt the coastal residents of Canacona taluka, as in first two phases of demolitions, axe is likely to fall on 74 structures shortly. According to sources, the South Goa Demolition Squad acting under the guidance of Collector (South), who has been issued …
Nine structures illegally constructed within the CRZ area were demolished at Morjim beach on Monday morning. It may be recalled that the high court had directed Pernem Deputy Collector Rajendra Mirajkar to initiate necessary action on the illegal constructions, which had violated CRZ norms. Acting on the matter, the deputy …
The paper deals with the Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) of the Midnapore Coast, West Bengal. It is suggested that management studies should include baseline information related to rainfall, runoff, tidal rhythm, currents and waves with their related aspects.
KOCHI: Over 150 representatives and officials from various panchayats in Alappuzha, Ernakulam and Kottayam participated in a one-day awareness training programme on coastal regulation zone (CRZ) conducted by the Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS) here on Wednesday. District Collector M. Beena inaugurated the programme at the Ernakulam Town Hall …
Minister for Environment Aleixo Sequeira expressed faith in the central government that the Union Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) would take steps to grant the desired relief to the structures of the traditional occupants in the No Development Zone (NDZ) which are facing the axe for alleged CRZ violations.
MUMBAI: The crucial Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study for the proposed Navi Mumbai airport, sought by the Union ministry of Environment and Forests before it gives the go-ahead to the project, is ready for submission. Though the report has given the thumbs up for a smooth take-off for the project, …
Even as the district authorities have submitted a detailed schedule to raze down the 154 structures in CRZ along the South Goa coast within eight weeks, Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat has said the Goa government is in constant touch with the Union Environment Ministry to work out a solution to …
Mumbai: The Metro, once up and running, is expected to change the travel scenario of Mumbai. The work for first phase of Metro is on at a brisk pace, which may lead many Mumbaikars to believe that all is well. The problem, however, lies beyond the first phase, as the …
CHENNAI: The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority has announced the reclassification of areas of Kottivakkam, Palavakkam and Neelankarai villages under the Coastal Regulation Zone. A release from the CMDA said that the lands within 500 metres from the high-tide line of the Bay of Bengal in the three villages of the …
The coastal region occupies some of the most potential aquifer systems of the country. The coastal aquifers of India ranges from that of Jurassic to Recent and is seen almost all along the coast right from Gujarat to West Bengal. Some of the aquifers especially the Tertiary to Recent ones …
This regional manual aims at building the capacity of coastal zone managers to design and implement coastal development projects that enhance protection of lives and livelihoods, while improving environmental quality and protecting ecosystem services. It is intended to be used in regional training courses on disaster risk reduction (DRR) for …
Starred hotels, restaurants, structures owned by the Railways and the Goa Tourism Development Corporation et al. They figure in the list of structures that may face the axe from the authorities as per the High Court orders. In fact, the day has finally come when the authorities will chalk out …
