Tag: environment
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Delhi HC extends time granted for filing objections to draft EIA notification
The decision comes after the Court on Monday said there was 'ambiguity' in the Centre’s decision extending time till June 30 for giving objections and suggestions to its draft EIA notification of 2020, terming it as 'unfair' to the public.
June 30, 2020 -
NGT slaps Rs 25 lakh fine on business park, golf course in Noida for irreversible damage to environment
The green panel was examining a report filed by a committee of the CPCB and Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, which said that groundwater is being illegally drawn.
June 21, 2020 -
HP Council for Science, Technology and Environment seeks write ups on solar eclipse
The solar eclipse would be 95 percent around noon. Such event is happening after 25 years in Himachal Pradesh.
June 18, 2020 -
Climate-induced migration, too, must be addressed
Communities have often moved from place to place driven by environmental and climatic factors, according to a 2008 report of the International Organisation for Migration.
June 12, 2020 -
Kullu NGO’s efforts get recognition at state level
The NGO working in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, especially in Bijli Mahadev area, had been carrying out cleanliness drives and tree plantation to save ecology since 2011.
June 5, 2020 -
Jackie Shroff shares still by potter’s wheel, gives life lesson
Jackie seems to be very passionate about the environment and keeps on treating his fans with all environment-related stuff on social media.
May 29, 2020 -
Amidst lockdown, birds enjoy their time in different spots at Kurseong
The town has been witnessing more birds and more of their activities as compared to normal days.
May 8, 2020 -
CJI says privacy a concern, proposes one law on environment
'In India, we are utilising technology in innovative ways to facilitate and assist the delivery of justice', he insisted.
February 23, 2020 -
People must force change in climate change agenda
As a result of climate change, hurricanes are more powerful than in the past. Floods cover vast regions, causing people to lose their homes.
February 7, 2020 -
Woman transforms barren hilly terrain into a ‘green zone’
Her initiative has now earned kudos from various quarters for her passion for greenery, something for what the state government has been trying hard for long.
February 4, 2020 -
Environment offences rise by 72 per cent in Himachal
As per the report of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for 2018, Himachal recorded 270 cases of environment offences, majority of which falls under Forest Act or Forest Conservation Act and Wildlife Protection Act.
February 1, 2020 -
Amazon employees risk their jobs to criticise it on its climate policies
These employees openly criticized Amazon's record on climate change despite what they say is a company policy
January 27, 2020 -
Delhi to host international film fest on environment, wildlife
Being held from 27-30 November at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, this edition of the festival, termed as Asia's biggest green film festival, is focusing on the theme "Celebrating Himalayas".
November 23, 2019 -
Include climate change as part of school curriculum: Dushyant Chautala to Centre
Classes on climate change and sustainability should be introduced throughout the country as it would act as the edifice of health, Haryana Deputy CM wrote to HRD ministry.
November 17, 2019 -
Environment and the law
Countries are now serious about environmental degradation and are using international environmental law to tackle this crisis, say JOYEETA BANERJEE and RAJDEEP BANERJEE.
November 14, 2019 -
For a holistic development
It is necessary to go beyond text book knowledge and focus equally on personality growth as it might turn out to be the most rewarding enterprise in life.
November 5, 2019 -
Sea level rise to affect 36mn people, some flood risk zone cities in India by 2050
These threats could be lessened by incorporating the adaptive measures such as construction of levees and other defences or relocation to higher ground.
October 30, 2019