72 Iron ore mines in Goa can resume operations

Last Updated: Saturday, March 21, 2015, 19:30

The Union Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) has issued an order revoking suspension of environmental clearances (ECs) to 72 iron ore mines in Goa, giving some boost to the coastal state's economy.

MOU for lab-to-land approach

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 23:12

The GBP Institute for Himalayan Environment and Development (GBPIHED), an autonomous institute under Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), has initiated implementation of lab-to-land approach by signing an MoU with the Central Himalayan Environment Association (CHEA).

Odisha approves Khandadhar PL in favour of Posco again

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 00:40

Though the state government earlier in 2006 had granted PL over Khandadhar iron ore reserve's 2,500 hectare in favour of Posco, it could not materialise in view of certain court cases.

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.

HC bench recuses from hearing Adarsh`s plea against MoEF order

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 20:04

A division bench of Bombay High Court recused itself from hearing a petition filed by scam-tainted Adarsh Housing Society challenging demolition order passed by MoEF.

India to step up efforts to promote bamboo plantations

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 19:22

Efforts like simplifying regulatory regime for private lands will be made to encourage states to take up bamboo plantations, Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan said Tuesday.

NGT restrains till Dec 20 selection process for CPCB Chairman

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 19:14

The National Green Tribunal Tuesday restrained the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) till December 20 from going ahead with the selection process for appointment of its Chairman in the wake of the allegation that persons being considered for the post do not satisfy the eligibility criteria.

MoEF to submit report by Jan 9 on ways to protect Kaziranga

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 18:58

The National Green Tribunal today gave time till January 9 to the Environment Ministry to submit its report on ways to protect the environment inside Kaziranga sanctuary as also the wild life there which is being affected by traffic movement on National Highway 37 passing through it.

Gadgil report not mandatory for giving clearance in Western Ghats: NGT

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 18:38

The National Green Tribunal Tuesday said that it is no longer mandatory for the environment ministry to refer to Gadgil panel`s report while deciding applications for clearance for projects in permissible areas of the Western Ghats.

Disbursement for green schemes fall after Jayanthi takes over

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 21:22

Notwithstanding warnings by a government body, Environment Ministry`s disbursement for forest generation programmes has drastically come down since Jayanthi Natarajan took over.

Construction near Okhla sanctuary: NGT asks UP to send proposal to MoEF

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 21:17

The National Green Tribunal Monday asked Uttar Pradesh government to send its proposal regarding the eco-sensitive zone around Okhla bird sanctuary, near where building construction is on, to the MoEF.

Give police aid to remove debris near Yamuna: NGT to Delhi, UP

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 17:30

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Monday directed Delhi government and Uttar Pradesh to extend all help including police aid for removal of debris from Yamuna banks.