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Home Ministry Urges States To Strengthen Civil Defence Amid Hostile Threats
In light of the current security environment and the threat of hostile attacks, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has urged all states and Union Territories (UTs) to augment civil defence measures under the Civil Defence Act and Rules of 1968.
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Working In "Silos": Top Court Notice To 8 Ministries Over Climate Change
Eight Central ministries have been asked to cooperate to counter climate change following a petition on the matter by an eight-year-old. Issuing notices to the ministries, the Supreme Court said it appeared that the ministries over seeing environment
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Watch: Canal In Argentina Mysteriously Turns Bright Red, Leaves Locals Baffled
Argentina's Environment Ministry has collected water samples from the Sarandi Canal for further analysis to determine the source of the colour change.
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First-Ever Tagging Of Ganges River Dolphin Conducted In Assam
The first-ever tagging of the iconic Ganges River Dolphin, found in the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna River system and its tributaries, has been conducted in Assam, the Union Environment Ministry said on Wednesday.
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"Chemical Castration Harsh But...": Supreme Court On Women's Safety Plea
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to various union government ministries and departments to respond to a plea - by the Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association - for guidelines for a safer environment for women, children, and transgenders.
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Medical Device Industry Opposes Import Of Refurbished Medical Devices
Medical device industry associations on Friday attacked the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change for allowing the import of refurbished and pre-owned medical devices into the country.
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Cheetahs At Kuno Park To Be Released Into Wild This Month In Phases
African cheetahs currently housed at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park will be released into the wild starting at the end of October in a phased manner, officials at the Environment Ministry confirmed on Monday.
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Delhi Zoo's Lone African Elephant "Freed From Chains" After Welfare Review
The Delhi zoo's lone African elephant, Shankar, walked freely in his enclosure after being released from chains on Friday, the Ministry of Environment said.
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Much Of South Korea's Climate Goals "Unconstitutional", Rules Court
South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled Thursday that much of the country's climate goals were unconstitutional, handing a landmark victory to young environmental activists, who wept for joy on the court steps.
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Embassy In "Constant Touch" With Indians: Centre On Lebanon Situation
Amid evolving security environment in Lebanon, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said the Embassy of India in Beirut is in "constant touch" with the Indian nationals there and added an advisory has been issued for them as a matter of "abunda
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16 Countries Join International Big Cat Alliance Led By India
As many as 16 countries, including Brazil, Nepal, Bangladesh and, Malaysia, have formally joined the newly formed big cat alliance led by India, Environment Ministry officials said on Friday.
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With 1.08% Growth Every Year, Leopard Population In India Reaches 13,874
India's leopard population has reached 13,874, with 1.08 percent per year growth between 2018 and 2022, as per a report released by the Environment Ministry today.
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First-Ever Estimation Shows 718 Snow Leopards In India, Two-Thirds Of Them In Ladakh: Centre
The snow leopard range in India remained undefined until recent years due to a lack of extensive nationwide assessments for this vulnerable species.
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177 Tigers Died In India In 2023, Most In Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh
As many as 177 tigers have died in the country in 2023 with Maharashtra registering maximum tiger deaths at 45, officials said on Friday.
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"Gross Misuse": Green Tribunal Slams Pollution Control Body For Diverting Funds
The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday imposed a cost of Rs 25,000 on the Union Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change for filing a "vague and irrelevant reply" on a matter regarding the psychological aspect of air pollution.
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Home Ministry Urges States To Strengthen Civil Defence Amid Hostile Threats
In light of the current security environment and the threat of hostile attacks, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has urged all states and Union Territories (UTs) to augment civil defence measures under the Civil Defence Act and Rules of 1968.
-
Working In "Silos": Top Court Notice To 8 Ministries Over Climate Change
Eight Central ministries have been asked to cooperate to counter climate change following a petition on the matter by an eight-year-old. Issuing notices to the ministries, the Supreme Court said it appeared that the ministries over seeing environment
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Watch: Canal In Argentina Mysteriously Turns Bright Red, Leaves Locals Baffled
Argentina's Environment Ministry has collected water samples from the Sarandi Canal for further analysis to determine the source of the colour change.
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First-Ever Tagging Of Ganges River Dolphin Conducted In Assam
The first-ever tagging of the iconic Ganges River Dolphin, found in the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna River system and its tributaries, has been conducted in Assam, the Union Environment Ministry said on Wednesday.
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"Chemical Castration Harsh But...": Supreme Court On Women's Safety Plea
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to various union government ministries and departments to respond to a plea - by the Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association - for guidelines for a safer environment for women, children, and transgenders.
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Medical Device Industry Opposes Import Of Refurbished Medical Devices
Medical device industry associations on Friday attacked the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change for allowing the import of refurbished and pre-owned medical devices into the country.
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Cheetahs At Kuno Park To Be Released Into Wild This Month In Phases
African cheetahs currently housed at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park will be released into the wild starting at the end of October in a phased manner, officials at the Environment Ministry confirmed on Monday.
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Delhi Zoo's Lone African Elephant "Freed From Chains" After Welfare Review
The Delhi zoo's lone African elephant, Shankar, walked freely in his enclosure after being released from chains on Friday, the Ministry of Environment said.
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Much Of South Korea's Climate Goals "Unconstitutional", Rules Court
South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled Thursday that much of the country's climate goals were unconstitutional, handing a landmark victory to young environmental activists, who wept for joy on the court steps.
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Embassy In "Constant Touch" With Indians: Centre On Lebanon Situation
Amid evolving security environment in Lebanon, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said the Embassy of India in Beirut is in "constant touch" with the Indian nationals there and added an advisory has been issued for them as a matter of "abunda
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16 Countries Join International Big Cat Alliance Led By India
As many as 16 countries, including Brazil, Nepal, Bangladesh and, Malaysia, have formally joined the newly formed big cat alliance led by India, Environment Ministry officials said on Friday.
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With 1.08% Growth Every Year, Leopard Population In India Reaches 13,874
India's leopard population has reached 13,874, with 1.08 percent per year growth between 2018 and 2022, as per a report released by the Environment Ministry today.
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First-Ever Estimation Shows 718 Snow Leopards In India, Two-Thirds Of Them In Ladakh: Centre
The snow leopard range in India remained undefined until recent years due to a lack of extensive nationwide assessments for this vulnerable species.
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177 Tigers Died In India In 2023, Most In Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh
As many as 177 tigers have died in the country in 2023 with Maharashtra registering maximum tiger deaths at 45, officials said on Friday.
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"Gross Misuse": Green Tribunal Slams Pollution Control Body For Diverting Funds
The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday imposed a cost of Rs 25,000 on the Union Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change for filing a "vague and irrelevant reply" on a matter regarding the psychological aspect of air pollution.
