Environment Ministry bribe case: CBI arrests another middleman

Last Updated: Friday, January 18, 2013, 19:50

CBI arrested father of middleman apprehended with an Environment Ministry Official on charge of giving bribe to latter for securing environmental clearance to Odisha-based steel and power company.

CBI recovers over Rs 1 cr from Ministry official

Last Updated: Thursday, January 17, 2013, 15:40

The CBI on Thursday recovered over Rs 1 crore in cash from three properties of an Environment Ministry official.

No green nod to coal mines identified for auction

Last Updated: Sunday, January 6, 2013, 12:54

"The Environment Ministry has said that in-principle environment and forest clearances to mines to be auctioned cannot be accorded as it is legally not enforceable," a source in the Coal Ministry said.

Committee slams plan panel for cutting Project Tiger outlay

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 26, 2012, 21:16

Criticising the Planning Commission for taking "so lightly" its recommendation, a parliamentary committee has asked it to provide adequate funds for tiger conservation programme.

Natarajan`s `no` to missile firing range in Andamans

Last Updated: Friday, October 5, 2012, 19:19

The environment ministry has rejected an Indian Navy proposal to test fire missiles at the Tillanchong sanctuary in the Andaman and Nicobar islands.

Two Goa mines to shut down operations

Last Updated: Thursday, August 30, 2012, 12:31

Two open-cast iron ore mines operating within a short distance of a wildlife sanctuary in Goa have been asked to shut down operations.

Ten proposals for establishment of zoos in country

Last Updated: Monday, August 13, 2012, 20:43

The Environment Ministry has received ten proposals for the establishment of new wildlife or zoological parks in the country.

`Radiation from mobile towers may affect wildlife`

Last Updated: Friday, August 10, 2012, 16:34

Radiation from mobile towers may have varying negative impact on wildlife especially birds and bees, according to the Environment Ministry.

Govt working on strict norms for plastic recycling SEZ units

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 8, 2012, 17:32

The Commerce Ministry is working on stricter norms for SEZ units engaged in recycling of plastics following the Environment Ministry's concern on illegal imports of the hazardous waste.

Govt forms new panel for forest clearances

Last Updated: Monday, August 6, 2012, 19:09

The Environment Ministry has constituted a new advisory panel to vet proposals related to forest clearances, according to a government official.

Finance Ministry sets up Climate Change Financing Unit

Last Updated: Sunday, July 29, 2012, 12:08

With funding emerging as a crucial component in fight against climate change, the Finance Ministry has created a special unit which will provide guidance and inputs to the Environment Ministry to help it bolster India's voice in international negotiations.

Rescue captive elephants, rights group asks Govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 19:36

An animal rights group Wednesday asked the union environment ministry to step up efforts to rescue captive elephants housed in hideous conditions across the country.