Environment Ministry

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Chimbai beach flattened, rocks destroyed: Greens

NGO Vanshakti has written to environment ministry, MCZMA over it.

04 Oct 2019 3:22 AM

The total area available for the project is over three lakh sqm, of which greenbelt will be developed in an area of over one lakh sqm covering 33 per cent of the total project area. (Photo: File)

IOC gets "green nod" for storage and distribution terminal in Telangana

The proposal involves setting up petroleum storage and distribution terminal.

17 Feb 2019 2:20 PM

The government has imposed standard conditions for as many as 25 sectors like steel, coal and oil, seeking environment clearance (EC) for expansion of existing projects or new projects.

Govt imposes standard environment clearance conditions for 25 sectors

EAC after due diligence, can modify, delete and add conditions based on the project specific requirements.

23 Aug 2018 3:18 PM

They fear that the provision in the draft notification for allowing some types of construction in the CRZ II zone categorised as no-development zone (NDZ) will help builders.

Norms dilution may expose eco-sensitive areas in city

The draft mentions that construction of sewage treatment plants in CRZ-I area shall be taken only by the municipal authorities.

20 Apr 2018 1:48 AM

The budgetary allocation for the environment ministry for 2018-19 stood at Rs 2,675.42 crore, identical to last budget's allocation. The ministry had got an increase of nearly 19 per cent during the 2017-18 budget. (Photo: Representational | File)

Budget non-populous, special scheme without substance: Green body

Presenting his 5th straight budget in the Lok Sabha, Arun Jaitley had said air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region was a 'cause of concern'.

04 Feb 2018 11:21 AM

The plan says that in collaboration with the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), it should be ensured that the Delhi-NCR has an adequate network of air quality monitoring stations. (Photo: PTI)

Centre forms 12-point draft plan to tackle air pollution in Delhi

The draft action plan calls for formulating a journey planner app which integrates the Metro, DIMTS, DTC services and metro within 6 months.

28 Dec 2017 11:09 AM

The Environment Ministry said Friday the woman was killed the previous day by a tiger shark off the remote island. (Photo: Pixabay)

Shark kills US tourist off remote Costa Rican island

A dive master also suffered a shark bite but was conscious and in relatively stable.

02 Dec 2017 1:23 PM

Desalination is a process to remove dissolved minerals from feed water sources such as seawater and brackish water.

CRZ nod to ONGC's Rs 266 crore desalination plant in Maharashtra

Proposal is to set up a seawater desalination plant with a capacity to process 20 million litres per day.

08 Oct 2017 11:39 AM

Govt bans sale of cows for slaughter at animal markets

The report suggests that Muslim cow traders will be the hardest hit group, amid growing violence by cow vigilantes.

26 May 2017 4:15 PM

Harsh Vardhan takes additional charge of environment ministry

Vardhan succeeded Anil Madhav Dave, who had passed away on May 18 after suffering cardiac arrest.

22 May 2017 1:38 PM

The ‘Science Express’ will cover 68 locations.

Climate action plan on right track

Special train to cover 19,000 km to highlight impact of climate change.

18 Feb 2017 1:42 AM

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