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Govt may go for state-wise ecologically sensitive area notification in Western Ghats: Environment Ministry

Sources said state-specific demarcation of the ESA in accordance with the draft Western Ghat notification might offer a solution to the vexed issue pending since 2014 as none of the Ghat states agreed to the zones marked in the notification.

05 August 2024, 15:23 IST

Govt may go for state-wise ecologically sensitive area notification in Western Ghats: Environment Ministry

Govt may go for state-wise ecologically sensitive area notification in Western Ghats: Environment Ministry

Govt may go for state-wise ecologically sensitive area notification in Western Ghats: Environment Ministry

05 August 2024, 15:23 IST

Water pipeline for Nimhans receives preliminary nod from Environment Ministry

The project involves constructing a 2.8-km long pipeline with a 200-mm diameter by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) to supply water to the healthcare centre established by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (Nimhans) on a 12-acre site at Sakalavara in South Bengaluru.

08 July 2024, 23:32 IST

Water pipeline for Nimhans receives preliminary nod from Environment Ministry

Water pipeline for Nimhans receives preliminary nod from Environment Ministry

Water pipeline for Nimhans receives preliminary nod from Environment Ministry

08 July 2024, 23:32 IST

Jairam Ramesh flags 'flawed' rules on transport of elephants, warns loopholes encourage illegal transfers

In his letter to the Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav, the senior Congress leader wrote that he was disappointed to see such “fundamental flaws” in the Captive Elephant (Transport or Transport) Rules 2024 even though the ministry took more than a year to formulate them.

25 June 2024, 10:34 IST

Jairam Ramesh flags 'flawed' rules on transport of elephants, warns loopholes encourage illegal transfers

Jairam Ramesh flags 'flawed' rules on transport of elephants, warns loopholes encourage illegal transfers

Jairam Ramesh flags 'flawed' rules on transport of elephants, warns loopholes encourage illegal transfers

25 June 2024, 10:34 IST

Adani Green Energy advisor on Environment Ministry's clearance committee: Report

Janardan Choudhary's appointment by the Union Environment Ministry to the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for hydroelectricity and river valley projects has raised questions as several of the Adani Group's hydro project proposals are currently under EAC review.

14 November 2023, 08:29 IST

Adani Green Energy advisor on Environment Ministry's clearance committee: Report

Adani Green Energy advisor on Environment Ministry's clearance committee: Report

Adani Green Energy advisor on Environment Ministry's clearance committee: Report

14 November 2023, 08:29 IST

MoEF panel defers Honnavar port road project, to inspect site

The project is estimated to cost Rs 138.12 crore with a budget of Rs 1.91 crore proposed for the EMP.

08 August 2023, 18:29 IST

MoEF panel defers Honnavar port road project, to inspect site

MoEF panel defers Honnavar port road project, to inspect site

MoEF panel defers Honnavar port road project, to inspect site

08 August 2023, 18:29 IST

Govt denies cheetah deaths linked to radio collar use

The ministry said a preliminary analysis by the National Tiger Conservation Authority puts 'natural causes' as the reason.

16 July 2023, 17:50 IST

Reports attributing some cheetah deaths to radio collar use speculative: Govt

Reports attributing some cheetah deaths to radio collar use speculative: Govt

Govt denies cheetah deaths linked to radio collar use

16 July 2023, 17:50 IST

Tiger seen in Haryana for the first time in 110 years

Haryana Forests and Wildlife Minister Kanwar Pal on Thursday said a tiger was caught on a camera trap in April in state's Kalesar National Park

28 April 2023, 09:11 IST

With tiger seen in Haryana for the first time in 110 years, experts call for multi-state tiger reserve

With tiger seen in Haryana for the first time in 110 years, experts call for multi-state tiger reserve

Tiger seen in Haryana for the first time in 110 years

28 April 2023, 09:11 IST

GM mustard sown in trial plots before SC took up matter

Besides for field trials, 600 grams of seeds were already sown in two demonstration plots, Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research (DRMR) P K Rai said

14 November 2022, 09:27 IST

GM mustard sown in 6 field trial plots days before SC took up plea against it

GM mustard sown in 6 field trial plots days before SC took up plea against it

GM mustard sown in trial plots before SC took up matter

14 November 2022, 09:27 IST

GM mustard seeds safe for commercial use: Scientists

The GEAC, part of the environment ministry, last week granted environmental clearance for indigenously developed GM mustard seeds

31 October 2022, 16:12 IST

New GM mustard seeds safe for commercial cultivation, say Indian scientists

New GM mustard seeds safe for commercial cultivation, say Indian scientists

GM mustard seeds safe for commercial use: Scientists

31 October 2022, 16:12 IST

Reduce particulate matter by 40%: Centre's 2026 target

According to the ministry, 95 of the 131 non-attainment cities covered under the NCAP have witnessed an “overall improvement” in PM10 levels in 2021

27 September 2022, 10:49 IST

National Clean Air Programme: Centre aims at 40% reduction in particulate matter by 2026

National Clean Air Programme: Centre aims at 40% reduction in particulate matter by 2026

Reduce particulate matter by 40%: Centre's 2026 target

27 September 2022, 10:49 IST