NGT Questions Legality of Cutting 8,700 Trees in Bhopal
The NGT's central zone bench has challenged the permission granted to NHAI for axing over 8,700 trees for a road project in Bhopal, seeking a national policy on large-scale tree felling.
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India sets up world's second National Environmental Standard Lab
India establishes its National Environmental Standard Laboratory (NESL) at CSIR-NPL to certify air pollution monitoring equipment for local conditions, boosting environmental governance and reducing foreign dependence. Read more.
Green Glow Environmental Festival in Goa on January 10
Goa's Green Glow festival on Jan 10 features film screenings, a green-skilling workshop, and an award. Join students, teachers & filmmakers for ecological preservation.
850 MW Ratle Hydro Project Seeks Environmental Clearance Extension
Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corp seeks extension for its 850 MW project on Chenab, citing litigation & Covid delays. EAC to review request on Jan 9. Key developments inside.
India sets up world's second environmental standards lab
India establishes its own National Environmental Standard Laboratory in Delhi to certify air monitoring gear for local conditions, cutting import reliance and aiming for a share in the $4 billion global market.
Haryana seals Al-Falah University construction over pollution
Haryana's pollution watchdog has sealed an under-construction block at Al-Falah University for GRAP violations and found its treated effluents exceeding limits. Read the full investigation details.
Haryana pollution board seals Al-Falah University construction
Haryana's pollution watchdog has sealed an under-construction block at Al-Falah University for GRAP violations and found its treated effluents exceeding limits. Details from RTI reply.
Kalai-II project nod amid missing heron data in EIA
A 1200-MW hydro project on Arunachal's Lohit River gets environmental clearance despite EIA report omitting the critically endangered white-bellied heron. Experts warn of habitat threat.
1200 MW Arunachal Hydel Project Gets Green Signal
A major 1200 MW hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh, close to the China border, receives crucial environmental clearance, boosting India's green energy and strategic infrastructure.
Patna's month-long anti-encroachment drive starts Friday
Patna DM orders a major drive to clear encroachments and ease traffic. Special teams to work across all zones until Jan 31. Fines up to Rs 20,000 for violations. Read details.
Outer Ring Road faces fresh delay over clearance row
Thiruvananthapuram's crucial Outer Ring Road project hits a new snag as state environmental authority cites jurisdiction issue, delaying northern stretch and land compensation. Read more.
Violations Alleged in Sharavathi Project Forest Clearance
Conservationists allege procedural violations in forest clearances for Karnataka's Sharavathi pumped storage project. KPCL seeks 131.81 acres of forest land. Read the full investigation.
KLN Rao Appointed Gujarat In-Charge DGP After Sahay Retires
Senior IPS officer K L N Rao named Gujarat's in-charge DGP following Vikas Sahay's retirement. His full-term appointment awaits UPSC clearance. Details on the transition and challenges ahead.
Pune Citizens Allege PMC Rushing Hill Road Environmental Study
Pune citizens group VTBKS accuses PMC of compressing timelines for Balbharati-Paud Phata road's environmental clearance. Allegations include a rushed tender and limited one-season study. PMC denies claims, citing due process. Read the full story.
Noida Issues 35 Fire NOCs for New Year's Eve Parties
Noida fire department approved only 35 venues for New Year's Eve after strict inspections. Officials warn of shutdowns for parties without event-specific NOCs. Read the full safety guidelines.
Jairam Seeks SC Action on Sariska Mines Clearances
After MoEFCC's Aravalli rollback, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh urges Supreme Court to review Sariska mining clearances. Key environmental battle in Rajasthan.
Ramesh: SC Must Stop Retrospective Environmental Approvals
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh demands Supreme Court action against retrospective environmental clearances, calling them a mockery of governance. Details on the Sariska boundary revision case.
Rs 100-cr Waste Plant Planned on Cleared Bengaluru Site
Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd plans a major Rs 100 crore waste processing facility on a 9-acre Kogilu site recently cleared of encroachments. Read about the city's waste management upgrade.
NBWL Reviews Power Project Threats in Sharavathi Valley
The National Board for Wildlife assesses environmental threats from a power project in Karnataka's Sharavathi valley. Full project disclosure is crucial for impact evaluation. Read the latest updates.
NGT Rejects Appeal Against Dhasan River Sand Mining EC Cancellation
NGT rejects appeal to restore sand mining clearance on Jhansi's Dhasan river, citing delay & environmental violations. UP-SEIAA cancelled EC after irregularities. Details inside.
Finance Ministry Orders Prompt Vigilance Reporting for PSU Bank Directors
India's finance ministry mandates public sector banks to immediately report adverse vigilance info on board-level directors, citing serious lapses in disclosures. Read the full directive.
NGT Allows 56 Quarry Appeals Against SEIAA Clearance Rejection
NGT's Pune bench sets aside Gujarat SEIAA's order rejecting environmental clearances for 56 stone quarries, citing discrepancies in geographical data. The authority must now reassess.
Karnataka projects penalized for forest clearance violations
Two development projects in Karnataka face penalties for initiating work on approximately two acres of forest land without securing mandatory clearances. Learn the details and implications.
Zuari Bridge Twin Towers Project Delayed Over Clearances
The ambitious twin towers project on the new Zuari bridge faces delays as it awaits crucial CRZ, forest, and pollution board approvals. Key details and next steps inside.
PMC starts process for EC on Paud-Balbharati road
Pune Municipal Corporation initiates expert-led process to obtain Environment Clearance for the controversial Paud-Balbharati link road across Vetal Tekdi, following Supreme Court conditions. Read details.
RBI Postpones Phase 2 of Faster Cheque Clearance System
The Reserve Bank of India has deferred the second phase of its faster cheque clearance system, citing banks' lack of operational readiness. Find out what this means for you.
Excessive Defoamer Use in Yamuna Sparks Environmental Concern
Earth Warrior flags prolonged, unregulated spraying of silicone-based defoamers in Yamuna, citing ecological risks. Calls for action against DJB and compensation under 'polluter pays' principle.
Odisha OKs Rs 1,332 Cr Industrial Projects, 7,474 Jobs
Odisha's single window body greenlights 11 new industrial investments across seven districts, boosting metal, food, green energy, and IT sectors. Discover the key projects and their impact.
Judge Blocks Trump's Security Clearance Revocation
A US judge has blocked Donald Trump's attempt to strip security clearance from a lawyer who represented whistleblowers. Read the full story on the legal battle.
Delhi HC orders safety audit for Majnu ka Tila eateries
Delhi High Court has ordered authorities to ensure cafes and restaurants in Majnu ka Tila comply with building plans and fire safety norms. Action must be completed within three months.
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