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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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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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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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"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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"Cheetah Deaths In Kuno National Park Not Unduly Alarming": Supreme Court Told
The Ministry of Environment and Forests and the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) have told the Supreme Court the death of five adult cheetahs and three cubs at KNP is troubling but not "unduly alarming",
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'Good' Air Quality Days In Delhi Highest During January-April: Report
The national capital witnessed the maximum number of days with 'Good to Moderate' Air Quality during the first four months from January to April, as per the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
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With 10 New Protected Wetlands, India Equals China In Having Most Ramsar Sites
India and China now have the most number of wetlands of international importance with 10 more Indian sites entering the Ramsar list, taking the total to 64, the Union Environment Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Soul Of Bal Thackeray Would've Been Hurt: Union Minister On Hanuman Chalisa Row
Union Minister of State for Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ashwini Kumar Choubey on Friday launched a scathing attack on Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
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Green Court Notice To Centre To Ban Fire Crackers From November 7-30
The National Green Tribunal Monday issued notice to Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) and four state governments on whether use of fire crackers be banned from November 7-30 in the interest of public health and environment.
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Green Panel Questions Environment Ministry Over Clearances For Projects
The National Green Tribunal has rapped the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) over compliance of conditions mentioned in environmental clearances granted for projects, saying the mechanism for monitoring environmental norms is inadequate.
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Covid May Cause 1-Year Delay In Banning RO Purifiers In 'Clean' Water Areas
There will be likely delay of a year in implementing the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) order banning RO purifiers in areas, where the total dissolved solids or contaminants in water are below 500 milligrams per litre, as the Ministry of Environment and Forests has expressed its inability to complete this exercise due to the coronavirus (COVID-19)...
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Assam Fire: Oil India To Legally Challenge Pollution Body's Closure Order
The state-owned Oil India Limited (OIL), which owns and operates gas well no.5 in Baghjan Oilfield that caught fire on June 9 after leaking gas "uncontrollably" since a blowout on May 27, is mulling legal recourse to challenge the "closure notice" by the Pollution Control Board, Assam, or the PCBA.
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Row Over 2 Environment Clearances In Protected Wildlife Areas In Assam
There is a controversy brewing in Assam over environment clearances given for two separate projects. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has given clearance for hydrocarbon drilling to Oil India Limited at seven locations under the Dibru Saikhowa National Park in Assam's Tinsukia district at time when there is already a lot of cr...
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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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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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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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"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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"Cheetah Deaths In Kuno National Park Not Unduly Alarming": Supreme Court Told
The Ministry of Environment and Forests and the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) have told the Supreme Court the death of five adult cheetahs and three cubs at KNP is troubling but not "unduly alarming",
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'Good' Air Quality Days In Delhi Highest During January-April: Report
The national capital witnessed the maximum number of days with 'Good to Moderate' Air Quality during the first four months from January to April, as per the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
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With 10 New Protected Wetlands, India Equals China In Having Most Ramsar Sites
India and China now have the most number of wetlands of international importance with 10 more Indian sites entering the Ramsar list, taking the total to 64, the Union Environment Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Soul Of Bal Thackeray Would've Been Hurt: Union Minister On Hanuman Chalisa Row
Union Minister of State for Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ashwini Kumar Choubey on Friday launched a scathing attack on Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
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Green Court Notice To Centre To Ban Fire Crackers From November 7-30
The National Green Tribunal Monday issued notice to Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) and four state governments on whether use of fire crackers be banned from November 7-30 in the interest of public health and environment.
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Green Panel Questions Environment Ministry Over Clearances For Projects
The National Green Tribunal has rapped the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) over compliance of conditions mentioned in environmental clearances granted for projects, saying the mechanism for monitoring environmental norms is inadequate.
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Covid May Cause 1-Year Delay In Banning RO Purifiers In 'Clean' Water Areas
There will be likely delay of a year in implementing the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) order banning RO purifiers in areas, where the total dissolved solids or contaminants in water are below 500 milligrams per litre, as the Ministry of Environment and Forests has expressed its inability to complete this exercise due to the coronavirus (COVID-19)...
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Assam Fire: Oil India To Legally Challenge Pollution Body's Closure Order
The state-owned Oil India Limited (OIL), which owns and operates gas well no.5 in Baghjan Oilfield that caught fire on June 9 after leaking gas "uncontrollably" since a blowout on May 27, is mulling legal recourse to challenge the "closure notice" by the Pollution Control Board, Assam, or the PCBA.
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Row Over 2 Environment Clearances In Protected Wildlife Areas In Assam
There is a controversy brewing in Assam over environment clearances given for two separate projects. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has given clearance for hydrocarbon drilling to Oil India Limited at seven locations under the Dibru Saikhowa National Park in Assam's Tinsukia district at time when there is already a lot of cr...
