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CNR Rao urges scientists to focus more on water, energy and environment

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 22:36

Eminent Indian scientist CNR Rao on Wednesday urged scientists to focus more on the burning problems like water, energy and environment.

Praful Patel admits UPA`s "failure" in grounding mega projects

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 22:09

Admitting "failure" of the UPA government in grounding several mega projects in a time-bound- manner, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Praful Patel blamed it on the environmental "activism within the government".

'Posco green nod will enthuse Korean cos to invest in India'

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 16:41

India's environment clearance to the Rs 52,000 crore Posco steel project will inspire other big companies to invest in the country, Korea said today.

Notice on Odisha miners for harming environment

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 19:36

As many as 12 mining lessees have been issued notices for alleged violation of environmental law and undertaking illegal mining in Jajpur district of Odisha, an official said on Wednesday.

Traces of mercury, chromium found in cosmetics: Study

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 19:27

Cosmetics in India, some of which are endorsed by well known celebrities, have portions of mercury and chromium in them, reveals a recent study.

Greenpeace demands Moily quit as environment minister

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 00:38

Greenpeace India Tuesday demanded Environment Minister Veerappa Moily`s resignation for giving speedy clearances to 70 projects in 20 days.

BJP defends Modi`s "Jayanthi tax" remarks

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 20:41

BJP on Monday defended the "Jayanthi tax" remarks of its Narendra Modi against the former Environment and Forests Minister.

Cleared projects worth Rs 1.5 lakh cr: Veerappa Moily

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 16:57

Environment Minister M Veerappa Moily today said he has cleared projects worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore since he took over the additional charge of the Ministry last month.

Sexual harassment allegation against ex-SC judge serious: Moily

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 17:51

Allegation against former Supreme Court judge, who is currently heading a tribunal, was on Saturday described as "serious" by a senior Union Minister.

Panel for institutional mechanism for implementation of forest clearances

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 23:18

Amid concerns over delays in project approvals over forest land, a central committee has suggested putting in place an institutional mechanism for expeditious implementation of forest clearances.

Environ Min rejects Vedanta's mining proposal in Niyamgiri

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 21:58

Environment Ministry today rejected Vedanta's controversial bauxite mining proposal in Odisha's Niyamgiri, official sources said.

Green panel goes tough on Najafgarh drain basin buildings

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 19:35

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Friday issued notices to the environment ministry and several environment groups in Delhi for failing to curb construction in the Najafgarh drain basin.