Affidavit filed by Chhattisgarh East West Railway Limited regarding construction of the rail link between Gevra Road and Pendra road, Chhattisgarh, 15/04/2025

Affidavit filed by Chhattisgarh East West Railway Limited in the matter of Sudiep Shrivastava Vs Union of India & Others dated 15/04/2025. The appeal was disposed of by the NGT, April 29, 2019. However, the order was challenged before the Supreme Court (SC). The SC, November 26, 2024 disposed of …

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding public hearing for Polavaram Project in Chhattisgarh and Odisha, 29/11/2018

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of State of Orissa Vs State of Andhra Pradesh & Others dated 29/11/2018 regarding Polavaram Project. Supreme Court has been informed that a public hearing has not taken place in the States of Chhattisgarh and Odisha, despite changes in the …

Targeting restoration sites to improve connectivity in a tiger conservation landscape in India

Maintaining and restoring connectivity between source populations is essential for the long term viability of wide-ranging species, many of which occur in landscapes that are under pressure to meet increasing infrastructure needs. Identifying barriers in corridors can help inform conservation and infrastructure development agencies so that development objectives can be …

SC ruling on firecrackers: Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board wants strict adherence

The Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board (CECB) has directed officials to ensure strict implementation of the Supreme Court’s order on bursting of firecrackers during Diwali and other festivals. The SC said Tuesday that people can burst firecrackers from 8 pm to 10 pm only on Diwali and other festivals. It allowed …

Entomophagy for nutritional security in India: potential and promotion

Entomophagy is practised on a large scale by the tribal communities in North East India compared to eastern and southern states. Termites, honey bees, grasshoppers, stink bugs, aquatic insects and silkworms are common and preferred insect species because they contain high amount of protein, fat, minerals and vitamins. Silkworms are …

Ignored till now, Chhattisgarh's mineral-rich Kabeerdham gets railway boost

Vedanta-controlled Bharat Aluminium Company Limited is the only big group operating in the district at present Mineral deposits in Chhattisgarh's Kabeerdham district, which many big players ignored to explore, could now see a new life. This will be made possible as the region, endowed with rich mineral deposits, will soon …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding diversion of forest land for construction of East West Rail Corridor, Chhattisgarh, 20/09/2018

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sudiep Shrivastava Vs. Union of India & Others dated 20/09/2018. This appeal is against the order passed by the State Government allowing diversion of forest land in favour of Chhattisgarh East West Rail Corridor Ltd., for construction of East West …

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding diversion of forest land for construction of Dalli-Rajhara –Rawghat Railway Line, Chhattisgarh, 14/09/2018

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Hira Singh Markam & Others Vs Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change & Others dated 14/09/2018. In this Appeal filed on 10.11.2014, the applicant has challenged the order of Forest Clearance granted by the State of Chattisgarh on 23.05.2014 …

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding illegal mining in the forests of District North Bastar Kanker, Chhattisgarh, 14/09/2018

Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs Union of India & Others dated 14/09/2018 regarding non-forest activities including mining in forests under the garb of lease executed by the by the State of Chhattisgarh or permission granted by the State of …

C’garh's five river stretches are polluted: Min

Chhattisgarh's five river stretches have been put under “Priority Class V” of pollution parameters of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The polluted stretches are in Hasdeo, Kelo, Kharun, Mahanadi and Sheonath rivers, informed Union Minister for Water Resources Nitin Gadkari in a written reply to MP Chhaya Verma in the …

Chhattisgarh ignoring primary essence of people-centric schemes: CSE report

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh government playing a nodal role in directing investment of District Mineral Fund resources is destroying the primary essence of the people-centric scheme, says a report released by Centre for Science and Environment in New Delhi on Tuesday. The crucial assessment on DMF scheme done for the year 2018 …

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding non-forestry activities and enroachment by Balco in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, 17/07/2018

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Bhupesh Baghel Vs Anil Agarwal dated 17/07/2018 regarding non-forestry activities and enroachment by Balco in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. The allegation in this contempt petition is that large areas have been used for non-forest purposes by M/s. Balco in spite of …

Order of the National Green Tribunal on fire crackers, 31/10/2013

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr. Subhash C. Pandey Vs. Union of India & Ors. dated 31/10/2013 on fire crackers. NGT has been appraised of the fact that State Pollution Control Boards have kept the District Administration and the State Government informed on the requirement …

India is currently the most dangerous country for forest rangers: Study

Between 2012 and 2017, India accounted for nearly 31 per cent - 162 of 526 - ranger deaths On February 20, 2017, Range Forest Officer (RFO) Daulat Ram Lader was having his ritual after-dinner tea with wife Pushpa when there was a knock at the door. Lader was posted at …

NGT issues notices to Telangana, AP, Odisha governments

The bench directed them to reply by the third week of July. Hyderabad: The National Green Tribunal at Delhi on Monday issued notices to the AP, Telangana state, Odisha and Chhattisgarh governments and the Centre on an application seeking inspection of claims of the AP government that the Purushothapatnam lift …

‘We do not know’: a qualitative study exploring boys perceptions of menstruation in India

In low-middle income countries and other areas of poverty, menstrual hygiene management (MHM) can be problematic for women and girls. Issues include lack of knowledge about menstruation and MHM, and stigma around menstruation, also access to affordable and absorbent materials; privacy to change; adequate washing, cleaning and drying facilities; as …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding closure of the Common Bio-medical Waste Treatment Facility at Bhilai, State of Chhattisgarh, 08/05/2018

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of M/s E Tech Projects Pvt. Ltd. vs. C.G.E.C.B. & Others dated 08/05/2018 regarding closure of the Common Bio-medical Waste Treatment Facility at Bhilai, State of Chhattisgarh. The Appelant (M/s E Tech Projects Pvt. Ltd.) contends before …

PM Narendra Modi takes stock of preparations for health assurance scheme’s launch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on April inaugurated the first 'Health and Wellness Centre' under Ayushman Bharat in Chhattisgarh's district on the occasion of Ambedkar jayanti. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reviewed the progress of preparations for the launch of the ambitious health assurance scheme under the Ayushman Bharat …

Raipur emerges successful at countering pollution unlike Delhi

The far-reaching efforts were simultaneously directed to prevent pollutants coming from vehicular sources, construction activities, burning crop residue and biomass. RAIPUR:Three years after Chhattisgarh capital Raipur earned the dubious distinction of being the seventh most polluted city in the world — pushing the national capital to 11th spot — the …

NMDC creating new culture of resource conservation'

NMDC has been trying to create a new culture in conservation of natural resources and their officers are more sensitized towards mineral conservation, said R K Singh, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Chhattisgarh on Wednesday. "We are thankful to NMDC for contributing in the growth of Chhattisgarh" he said …

NIT-Raipur, NMDC ink MoU for pollution control

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between NIT Raipur and NMDC Ltd to eliminate contaminants from surface and ground water of Bailadila Iron Ore Mine Project and peripherals in Bastar region here on Tuesday, officials informed. Dr Subhashish Sanyal Dean Research and Consultancy from NIT Raipur and Ranjan …

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