Tag: environment
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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 -
Bombay High Court dismisses Aarey petitions, declares, ‘it’s not a forest’
The verdict is a huge setback for the crusaders who were against the government’s move and were protesting.
October 4, 2019 -
Environment on fire
These are areas of intense heat detected by satellite that indicate a likely fire. Air quality has reached dangerous levels in the worst-hit areas of Indonesia, prompting school closures and flight cancellations due to low visibility.
September 21, 2019 -
India gifts solar panels for the roof of UN Headquarters
India has gifted these solar panels to the United Nations, as a goodwill gesture and as its contribution in combating climate change.
September 7, 2019 -
UGC issues guidelines to ban single-use plastic in Universities
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech and monthly radio broadcast Mann ki Baat emphasised on the need to conserve our environment and urged citizens to eliminate the use of single-use plastic.
September 3, 2019 -
Ranveer Singh releases song dedicated to Ganpati Bappa
Kaam Bhaari, known for his thought-provoking lyrics, is supported in his hopeful message by the visuals of the song.
September 3, 2019 -
Chidambaram hails PM Modi’s vision on population explosion, wealth creation, environment
However, Chidambaram also took a dig at Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Modi's vision on respect for wealth creators.
August 16, 2019 -
Towards a pollution free environment
IIT Bombay alumnus Sushil Reddy has started a noble initiative to move away from fossil fuel with high carbon emissions towards cleaner, sustainable sources of energy
July 23, 2019