Sterlite closure: downstream units await SC ruling today
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Maharashtra, where a high-speed train corridor puts spotlight on a Flamingo sanctuary
India’s ambitious bullet train project between Ahmedabad-Mumbai has been given wildlife clearance even though it encroaches upon a Thane Creek flamingo sanctuary and the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, the home …
Read MoreThe last of the elusive pangolins
The pangolin, which can be found all over India,especially North eastern states seems threatened as they are killed mercilessly because of its meat delicacy and scales, which are said to …
Read MoreCoking coal handling suspended at Goa port
The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has suspended coking coal handling operations at Mormugao Port. The decision has been taken due to deteriorating air quality at the port town …
Read MoreWasted effort: half of India’s waste-to-energy plants defunct
According to an analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment, 7 out of 15 waste-to-energy (WTE) plants in India are not functional. It has also stated that the existing …
Read More99.82% projects in forests got nod
According to a response to a query in the Lok Sabha, National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has given forest clearance to 98% of projects that came for scrutiny since 2014. …
Read MoreIndia and Norway launch initiative to combat Marine Pollution
India and Norway has signed a letter of intent establishing the India-Norway Marine Pollution Initiative. The initiative aims to combat marine pollution- one of the fastest growing environmental concerns in …
Read MoreJaipur birding fair dedicated to conservation of waders
Tourism & Wildlife Society of India has organised 22nd edition of Indian Birding Fair on the banks of Man Sagar Lake. Man Sagar Lake is an artificial lake located in …
Read MoreVet institute, ambulances mooted in Rs. 98 crore Asiatic Lion Conservation Project
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched the ‘Asiatic Lion Conservation Project’ . It aims to protect and conserve the world’s last wild population of Asiatic Lion …
Read MoreExpert panel defers clearance to Andaman resort project
Clearance for the proposal by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Limited (ANIIDCL) to develop a premium an Island Resort at Lalaji Bay, Long Island, Andaman and Nicobar …
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