Ludhiana Fire Safety Crackdown: Dec 31 Deadline for NOCs
After a major fire at a cattle feed unit, Ludhiana Municipal Corporation warns all establishments to get fire safety clearance by Dec 31. Officials reveal legal loopholes hinder enforcement.
After a major fire at a cattle feed unit, Ludhiana Municipal Corporation warns all establishments to get fire safety clearance by Dec 31. Officials reveal legal loopholes hinder enforcement.
BBMP's Gandhi Bazaar drive in Bengaluru branded an 'eyewash' as illegal stalls return. Residents and urban planners decry lack of permanent enforcement. Read more.
A routine anti-encroachment drive in Indore turned violent, leading to a clash between IMC staff and vendors. Over 60 illegal stalls were cleared. Read the full details of the incident and police action.
National Green Tribunal issues notices to 8 entities over alleged illegal installation of 24 high-capacity diesel generators near a residential society and Moulsari Metro in Gurgaon. Read the full report.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation cracks down, sealing 28 units including hospitals and schools operating without mandatory Building Use permission. Details on the drive and the 2020 fire that spurred action.
Technopark's ambitious QUAD project in Thiruvananthapuram gets environmental clearance. The 8.5 lakh sq ft green IT hub, costing ₹381 crore, aims to employ 6000 professionals. Read more.
Bihar's Industries Minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal directs officials to eliminate delays, ensuring time-bound application clearances for startups and MSMEs to boost industrial growth.
Odisha DGP Y.B. Khurania directs police to clear seized items worth crores from station malkhanas. New guidelines issued under BNSS to ensure swift action post-trial. Read the full story.
India's MEA has firmly rejected Pakistan's claim of granting overflight clearance for PM Modi's flight, calling it another attempt to spread anti-India misinformation. Read the full details.
India swiftly refutes Pakistani media's fake news, confirming it granted airspace for humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka within four hours. Read the full details of the diplomatic gesture.
NGT's Pune bench dismisses challenge to Pipavav Port's environmental clearance, citing no adverse biodiversity impact. Details on the legal arguments and tribunal's findings inside.
Hardik Pandya receives medical clearance from BCCI to resume playing. He is set to feature in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the T20I series against South Africa in 2025. Read more.
Environmental activists in Karnataka protest draft notification exempting landfills from environmental clearance. Learn how this impacts waste management and public health.
Environmental activists protest draft notification removing environmental clearance requirements for landfills. Learn how this affects waste management and public health in India.
Hardik Pandya gets Return to Play clearance after 42 days at NCA. He will play for Baroda in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy before SA T20Is. Read more!
Supreme Court's reversal on post-facto environmental approvals threatens constitutional right to healthy environment. Experts warn this decision could worsen India's pollution crisis.
SMC launches major anti-encroachment drive in Varachha and Sarthana after BJP MLA Kumar Kanani exposes drug trade links. Police-protected operation removes illegal settlements under flyovers.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath conducted a detailed inspection of the Noida International Airport, stressing timely completion and security compliance. Read the latest updates on this landmark project.
Himachal Pradesh Assembly discusses Holi-Utrala road project with MLA Sukh Ram raising public concerns. Project faces delays despite forest clearance approval.
National Green Tribunal rules only parts of Great Nicobar HPC report on record can be considered. Centre cites national security for keeping full report confidential. Details inside.
Malbros International faces NGT challenge over fuel-ethanol production clearance. PAC alleges environmental violations at Bathinda plant. Key hearing scheduled for January 2026.
Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar met Union Environment officials in Delhi, urging speedy environmental clearances for Gouravelli and other irrigation projects to boost water supply for farmers and drinking water.
Pune's Greenex partners with Norway's EPD Global to help Indian manufacturers, especially MSMEs, get Environmental Product Declarations. This strategic move cuts certification costs and boosts global market competitiveness.
Karnataka government faces criticism for changing compensatory afforestation land for Yettinahole project. Environmentalists demand transparency in forest land allocation.
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The National Green Tribunal has reserved its order on petitions challenging the Great Nicobar Island mega-project's environmental clearances and a plea for full disclosure of a key committee report.
Activist Ashish Kothari challenges the government's secrecy over a key environmental report for the Great Nicobar Island project. Read the full story on the legal battle for transparency.
Supreme Court's retrospective project clearances dilute environmental jurisprudence and may incentivise violations. Read how this decision impacts India's green future.
Supreme Court recalls Vanashakti judgment but maintains environmental protection principles. Prior Environmental Clearance remains crucial as ecological damage is irreversible. Industry celebrations premature.
Supreme Court rules setting deadlines for President & Governors to clear bills is inappropriate. Landmark judgment upholds constitutional sanctity. Read full analysis.