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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Delhi Ridge Panel Approves ITBP Office and Water Project
The Delhi Ridge Management Board's standing committee has approved construction and water infrastructure projects in forest areas.
Public express anger over absence of officials at gram sabha
Residents of Shirlalu village protested against the absence of government officials at a special meeting scheduled to discuss the Kasturirangan report.
Maharashtra government approves BMC's 8km underground water tunnel project
The Maharashtra state government has approved the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's plan to build an eight-kilometer underground water tunnel from Pise to Panjrapur.
Govt allows use of mining debris, tweaks green clearance rules
The Indian government has eased regulations for mining companies to sell or use mining waste and low-grade minerals.
Special session beginning on Sept. 21 likely to adopt resolution against Kasturirangan report
Karnataka plans a special legislature session to adopt a resolution rejecting the K. Kasturirangan report and address drought conditions.
Minister Promises Exclusion of Inhabited and Agricultural Areas From ESA
The Kerala government is working to exclude inhabited and agricultural regions from the proposed Ecologically Sensitive Area designation in the Western Ghats.
Mining dust in the Aravallis kills residents
Residents in the Aravalli range suffer from respiratory illnesses and lack of support due to extensive mining operations.
India-born cheetah gives birth to four cubs in Madhya Pradesh
A cheetah born in India has given birth to four cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
NGT issues notices over conversion of reserve forest land to revenue
The National Green Tribunal has issued notices to the Karnataka Forest Department and the Union Ministry of Environment regarding the unauthorized conversion of 1,096 acres of reserve forest into revenue land.
Kuno cheetah KGP12 gives birth to four cubs
A female cheetah born in India has given birth to four cubs at Kuno National Park.
Karwar Seeks Prestigious Blue Flag Certification for Tagore Beach
The Tourism Department has applied to obtain the prestigious international Blue Flag certification for Tagore Beach in Karwar to boost tourism and infrastructure.
Submit objections to reject Kasturirangan report: T.D. Rajegowda
Legislator T.D. Rajegowda urged political parties and organizations to submit objections to the draft notification of the Kasturirangan report regarding the Western Ghats eco-sensitive area.
Special grama sabhas to be held in 52 panchayats in Idukki
Local government bodies in Idukki are organizing special grama sabhas to oppose the inclusion of agricultural lands and human settlements in the Western Ghats' Ecologically Sensitive Area draft notification.
Pawan’s development initiatives helping Parvatipuram-Manyam dist.: JSP
Jana Sena Party leaders highlighted the developmental initiatives of Pawan Kalyan in the Parvatipuram-Manyam district on the occasion of his birthday.
Captive bred vultures show high survival rates in Maharashtra tiger reserves
The Bombay Natural History Society reported high survival rates for captive-bred vultures reintroduced into the Melghat and Pench tiger reserves in Maharashtra.
Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh becomes Indias 101st Ramsar site
Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh has been designated as India's 101st Ramsar site.
Trawl boats in Arabian Sea require turtle excluder devices
Machinery-powered trawl boats in the Arabian Sea must now be equipped with Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) to protect endangered sea turtle populations.
Farmers oppose Kasturi Rangan report draft with signature campaign and protests
A meeting was held to oppose the 7th draft notification of the Kasturi Rangan report, with farmers planning a signature campaign and future protests.
Construction begins on Nandi Hill cable car project despite pending forest clearance
Construction on the Nandi Hill cable car project has commenced at the lower terminal despite pending forest clearance for the upper terminal.
Supreme Court mandates statutory notification for post-facto environmental clearances
The Supreme Court quashed a July 2021 Ministry of Environment memorandum, ruling that post-facto Environmental Clearances must be granted via statutory notification, enabling the continuation of three major infrastructure projects.
NGT seeks additional report on pollution mitigation at Fort Kochi coastline
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Department of Local Self-Government to file a further report on pollution mitigation actions along the Fort Kochi coastline due to deficiencies in a previous submission.
BMC tree authority reviews 3169 tree proposals for Mumbai infrastructure projects
The BMC Tree Authority is set to deliberate on proposals involving 3,169 trees for infrastructure and redevelopment projects in Mumbai on Tuesday.
D K Shivakumar meets Karnataka MPs to discuss state development projects
Union Minister D K Shivakumar convenes a meeting with all Karnataka MPs in New Delhi to discuss pending state development projects and legislative proposals with the Central Government.
Guntur imposes ban on plastic carry bags from August 15 2026
The Guntur Municipal Corporation will enforce a complete ban on plastic carry bags with a thickness of less than 120 microns and on all notified single-use plastic items within its limits starting August 15, 2026.
Kerala government expert team visits Wayanad debris slip site for investigation
An expert team constituted by the Kerala government will visit the Kalladi debris slip site in Wayanad to investigate the causes and construction approvals related to the tragedy.
Aravalli committee invites stakeholder feedback on hill range definition and delineation
The Supreme Court-constituted Aravalli committee has opened a 21-day window for stakeholders to submit feedback on the definition and delineation of the Aravalli hill range, amid concerns about the panel's neutrality.