India ranked 155th in global environment performance list

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 21:43

India has been ranked at a low 155th position in a global list that evaluates countries on how well they perform on high-priority environmental issues.

Future generations will not look too kindly on us, says Matt Damon

Last Updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013, 13:57

Matt Damon has expressed concern for the forthcoming generations and the environmental issues they are going to face.

GoM to discuss environmental issues related to coal mining next week

Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 17:57

An inter-ministerial panel, headed by Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, is likely to discuss various environmental issues related to coal mining projects next week.

`Environmental issues delaying national status to Polavaram`

Last Updated: Thursday, June 16, 2011, 20:55

The Polavaram project on Godavari river was conceived as a multi--purpose scheme providing irrigation to 4.36 lakh hectares, water supply to towns and villages en route.

World Environment Day: Hazardous waste- a threat to ecosystem!

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 17:08

Proper study needs to be undertaken to identify negative impacts of harmful waste.

National Green Tribunal to be established soon, says Ramesh

Last Updated: Saturday, March 13, 2010, 20:28

The Govt. has proposed establishing a National Green Tribunal for quick and effective disposal of cases relating to environmental issues, Union Minister for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh said Saturday.

Take environmental issues on priority: House panel to Govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 22:48

Seeking intervention, the Environment Committee of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today asked the state government to take up issues related to environment on priority.

Social, environmental issues inclusion may delay India-EU FTA

Last Updated: Thursday, September 24, 2009, 18:19

The European Union`s rigid stand on inclusion of social and environmental issues in a free trade agreement with India may delay finalisation of the pact.