Counter affidavit by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in the matter of Pradeep Singh Shekhawat Vs State of Assam & Others dated 30/01/2025. The application complained about the illegal constructions, including the illegal construction of road to Bhuban Hill, within the Barak Bhuban Wildlife Sanctuary located …
On Monday evening, Eliamma George, president of Thiruvambady gramapanchayat, declared the 12-hour hartal in the district against K. Kasturirangan Committee report on Western Ghats a “success”. But closer, in the city, A. Achyuthan, noted environmentalist, alleged the hartal was motivated by the “quarry and resorts lobbies”. Monday’s hartal witnessed such …
The Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), an organization spearheading peasants' rights in the state, has threatened to approach the National Green Tribunal if the state government fails to close down three cement factories located within a 10-km radius of Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary here. The area has been declared as an …
The Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) said on Wednesday that it would move the National Green Tribunal if the Assam government does not implement the order of the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest to close down three cement factories in the State. At a press meet in Guwahati, KMSS …
In an interim order, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the state government not to grant any new mining leases which fall within eco-sensitive zones (buffer zones), protected forests and sanctuaries. The bench headed by Justice V R Kingaonkar directed that no new lease shall be granted for any …
Of the total 179 mining leases surveyed for mapping their distance from wildlife sanctuaries, almost 93 per cent of mines are found to be within 10 kms zone of wildlife sanctuaries. Official figures show that 168 mines fall within 10kms of wildlife sanctuaries, of which, 45 are within 1.5kms, 28 …
Of 83 environmental cases pending in various courts across the country, over 70% were filed in 2013 and most of them are related to mining. Of 83 cases, nine cases are pending before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), six cases are in the Supreme Court, 19 cases are in the …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Goa Paryavaran Savrakshan Sangharsh Samitee Vs M/s Sesa Goa Ltd Ors dated 11/10/2013. NGT has directed that no new lease, shall be granted for any mine, which falls within eco sensitive zone or protected Forest or sanctuary, within territory of …
Tata Housing Development Company today agreed in the Supreme Court not to go ahead with its high-rise buildings project near Chandigarh’s Sukhna Lake till further orders as the SC sought its response within eight weeks to two petitions against the proposed construction of 1,794 residential flats. A Bench comprising Justices …
Even if there is no notification of wildlife sanctuaries and buffer zones, the Supreme Court can say that you (state government) are obliged under Article 21 (right to life) of the Constitution to protect life including the environment and that you can’t exploit within this area.” These were stern observations …
The fourth and final survey report, covering 34 mining leases, was recently submitted to the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) by the state directorate of mines and geology. This report has found two mines partly within the wildlife sanctuaries, six within 1km of the sanctuaries, 24 within 10km of …
With a view to create awareness among people towards protection of wildlife, Haryana forest department will observe Wildlife Safety Week in the State from October 4. While stating this here on Thursday, an official spokesperson said that the Department will organize a State level Wildlife Week Celebrations at village Ledi …
Despite Punjab's insistence, UT has decided to stick to its decision to have 2.23 to 2.75 kilometers eco-sensitive zone around its wildlife sanctuary. The forest and wildlife department preferred to stay away from a meeting convened by Punjab on the issue on Thursday. Punjab has reduced the radius of the …
The iron ore reserves in Goa should be explored over a longer period of time through sustained mining, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has said. "We want them to be utilised over a period of time," Parrikar said. "We will request National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) to guide us on …
This rapid survey is carried out to know the people’s perception on the changes with the suspension of mining in Goa, by way of reviewing print media and conducting a primary survey. Goa’s mining operations were suspended first by the Goa Government on 10.09.2012 after the Justice M. B Shah …
This rapid survey is carried out to know the people’s perception on the changes with the suspension of mining in Goa, by way of reviewing print media and conducting a primary survey. Goa’s mining operations were suspended first by the Goa Government on 10.09.2012 after the Justice M. B Shah …
Taking note of Goa's plea of "zero tolerance" against illegal mining, the Supreme Court today asked the state government as to why there was no regulatory mechanism in place to check illegal iron ore extraction. "They knew what was happening. If you (state government) have bonafide intentions, then don't you …
Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Ninong Ering has called for preservation of wildlife and forest resources in Arunachal Pradesh to help develop tourism and create employment opportunities in the sector. Addressing a meeting at Pasighat in East Siang district yesterday organized by the Daying Ering Wild Life Foundation …
As many as 318 villages falling in the five wildlife sanctuaries of Chamba district have been excluded from the sanctuary areas under the rationalisation policy of the Government of India. In an official communiqué, Forest Minister Thakur Singh Bharmouri stated that the much-awaited exclusion of these villages would enable the …
To win more tourist attention for the Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary, the Forest Department is planning better amenities for visitors to the picturesque forests. The sanctuary, home to more than 180 species of birds, 148 species of butterflies, 52 varieties of fish, 38 types of amphibians and 32 types of reptiles, …
The government is likely to consider coal blocks auction policy for private steel, cement and power firms on Tuesday. The policy, if cleared, will pave way for allotment of coalmines through competitive bidding for the first time. The cabinet committee on economic affairs (CCEA) will take up the policy and …
