<p>Report filed by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) regarding violation of Noise Pollution Rules, 2000 by some of the restaurants, bars, pubs and cafes in Hauz Khas village. Events like live
A committee has been set up by the Government of Delhi to initiate the second phase of the Yamuna Action Plan (YAP), which is likely to commence from January 2003, with financial assistance from
China said it is close to approving the Kyoto climate pact, a move that would give the protocol the backing of one of the world's top polluters and further isolate the United States in its rejection
Environmental disasters, income inequality and social upheaval that have arisen from bad economic policies are threatening to derail the battle against poverty around the world, the World Bank
U.S. environmental groups said they fear President George W. Bush may weaken more rules protecting air, land and water after he announced a plan to ease regulations for logging in fire-prone forests.
An army of Chinese soldiers and civilians raced against time on Thursday to step a giant lake bruising its banks and sending floodwaters across an area that is home to millions. About 900,000 people
The UN has identified five themes - water, energy, health, agriculture and biodiversity - as requiring focussed attention at the World Summit on Sustainable Development. These, coupled with
The government has left out the Indian industry from the official delegation to the World Summit for Sustainable Development beginning in Johannesburg on August 26. The industry is obviously piqued
Himachal Pradesh on Thursday asked the Centre for speedy clearance of several development projects in view of loss of Rs 366 crore to kharif crops during the ongoing droughts in the State. There has
All 108 municipalities and five municipal corporations in Tamil Nadu have been directed to submit an action plan for municipal solid waste management by September 25, the Director, Municipal
The Delhi High Court has sought a report from the Union Government on steps being taken by it to deal with disaster management, after setting up of the National Committee on Disaster Management under
