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Goa Declares 82 Lakh Square Metres As No Development Zone To Protect Hills
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has approved the Goa Forest Department's proposal to declare large stretches along the Mandovi and Zuari riverbanks as eco-sensitive zones.
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Great Indian Bustard Chick Born In Kutch After 10 Years
The number of birds at the breeding centres established at Sam and Ramdevara in Rajasthan has now increased to 73.
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Foreign Secretary Meets Delegation From Communist Party of China
India on Wednesday underlined the need to take "positive steps" to create the right environment for improving ties with China as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri hosted Sun Haiyan, a senior leader of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
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India Sets Own Air Quality Standards, Global Rankings Not Official: Centre
The Ministry clarified that it has notified National Ambient Air Quality Standards for 12 pollutants in 2009 to protect public health and the environment, and these standards are tailored to India's specific conditions.
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Adani Gets Environmental Nod For Luxury Thiruvananthapuram Airport Hotel
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change cleared a Rs 136-crore luxury hotel proposal by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd within the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport premises.
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Supreme Court Upholds Environment Ministry Notification, Junks Exemption Clause For Big Projects
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the January 29 notification of the Ministry of Environment, struck down the contentious clause exempting certain large building and construction projects from prior environmental clearance.
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Otters To Return To Delhi Zoo After Two Decades
After more than 20 years, Otters are set to make a comeback at the National Zoological Park in Delhi, pushing the zoo's species count to 96, further enriching the Biodiversity on display.
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Top Court Deadline Close, Vacancies Abound In Pollution Control Boards
Despite the Supreme Court order that all positions in State Pollution Control Boards and Pollution Control Committees be filled by September 2025, the Ministry of Environment, has expressed concern about the large number of vacancies.
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Turkey Records All-Time High Temperature of 50.5 Degrees Celsius
Turkey's environment ministry said Saturday that meteorologists had registered a reading of 50.5C in the southeast of the country, a nationwide record.
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Watch: Train In Jharkhand Stops For 2 Hours To Let Elephant Deliver Calf
A train in Jharkhand stopped for two hours, waiting for an Elephant to deliver her calf near the railway track, an act that symbolised "harmonious" co-existence of humans and animals.
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Centre Proposes Legally Binding Emission Targets For 460 Industries Under New Carbon Market Rules
The Ministry of Environment has proposed legally binding greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets for over 460 industrial units as part of India's first compliance-based carbon market
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Defence Or Environment? London Faces Spending Choices
Torn between growing geopolitical tensions and constrained public finances, Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves is set to unveil feared trade-offs in a government spending review on Wednesday.
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Businessman Mauled By Lion While Using Toilet At Luxury Lodge In Namibia
The lion ambushed Mr Kebbel when he stepped out of his tent to use the toilet, as per the environment ministry spokesperson.
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Slightly Radioactive Fukushima Soil To Be Used In Prime Minister's Garden
Japan plans to reuse slightly radioactive Fukushima nuclear plant on flower beds at Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's office to show it is safe, to counter public concerns.
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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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Goa Declares 82 Lakh Square Metres As No Development Zone To Protect Hills
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has approved the Goa Forest Department's proposal to declare large stretches along the Mandovi and Zuari riverbanks as eco-sensitive zones.
-
Great Indian Bustard Chick Born In Kutch After 10 Years
The number of birds at the breeding centres established at Sam and Ramdevara in Rajasthan has now increased to 73.
-
Foreign Secretary Meets Delegation From Communist Party of China
India on Wednesday underlined the need to take "positive steps" to create the right environment for improving ties with China as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri hosted Sun Haiyan, a senior leader of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
-
India Sets Own Air Quality Standards, Global Rankings Not Official: Centre
The Ministry clarified that it has notified National Ambient Air Quality Standards for 12 pollutants in 2009 to protect public health and the environment, and these standards are tailored to India's specific conditions.
-
Adani Gets Environmental Nod For Luxury Thiruvananthapuram Airport Hotel
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change cleared a Rs 136-crore luxury hotel proposal by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd within the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport premises.
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Supreme Court Upholds Environment Ministry Notification, Junks Exemption Clause For Big Projects
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the January 29 notification of the Ministry of Environment, struck down the contentious clause exempting certain large building and construction projects from prior environmental clearance.
-
Otters To Return To Delhi Zoo After Two Decades
After more than 20 years, Otters are set to make a comeback at the National Zoological Park in Delhi, pushing the zoo's species count to 96, further enriching the Biodiversity on display.
-
Top Court Deadline Close, Vacancies Abound In Pollution Control Boards
Despite the Supreme Court order that all positions in State Pollution Control Boards and Pollution Control Committees be filled by September 2025, the Ministry of Environment, has expressed concern about the large number of vacancies.
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Turkey Records All-Time High Temperature of 50.5 Degrees Celsius
Turkey's environment ministry said Saturday that meteorologists had registered a reading of 50.5C in the southeast of the country, a nationwide record.
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Watch: Train In Jharkhand Stops For 2 Hours To Let Elephant Deliver Calf
A train in Jharkhand stopped for two hours, waiting for an Elephant to deliver her calf near the railway track, an act that symbolised "harmonious" co-existence of humans and animals.
-
Centre Proposes Legally Binding Emission Targets For 460 Industries Under New Carbon Market Rules
The Ministry of Environment has proposed legally binding greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets for over 460 industrial units as part of India's first compliance-based carbon market
-
Defence Or Environment? London Faces Spending Choices
Torn between growing geopolitical tensions and constrained public finances, Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves is set to unveil feared trade-offs in a government spending review on Wednesday.
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Businessman Mauled By Lion While Using Toilet At Luxury Lodge In Namibia
The lion ambushed Mr Kebbel when he stepped out of his tent to use the toilet, as per the environment ministry spokesperson.
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Slightly Radioactive Fukushima Soil To Be Used In Prime Minister's Garden
Japan plans to reuse slightly radioactive Fukushima nuclear plant on flower beds at Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's office to show it is safe, to counter public concerns.
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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.
