Coast is clear for doing biz sustainablyNITI Aayog proposes a controversial shift in policy, advocating for the contraction of coastal buffer zones and green spaces to stimulate i...
Reduce 'overly restrictive' CRZ limit to 200 m, align with global norms: ReportIn a bold move towards economic enhancement, a prestigious panel has recommended transformative changes to environmental regulations. One k...
Kakinada SEZ to invest Rs 1,310 cr to set up desalination plant in Andhra PradeshAmaravati Kakinada SEZ Limited is establishing a desalination plant in Andhra Pradesh with an investment of Rs 1310 crore. The Expert Appra...
Tourism-led, plotted developments in Maharashtra coastal areas set for a boostThe Maharashtra state government has allowed local authorities to approve construction plans in coastal zones without permissions from the ...
Show cause notice to Narayan Rane's Mumbai bungalow for CRZ norms violationA coastal management body in Mumbai has issued a show cause notice to the house of Union minister Narayan Rane in the Juhu area for alleged...
Maharashtra govt seeks to expedite plan for coastal zone developmentSeveral housing societies and slums are expected to be eligible for redevelopment based on the plan as these areas will get a Floor Space I...
Kerala: Haze over illegal buildings put homebuyers in a spotThe state government has submitted an affidavit before the Supreme Court regarding the buildings that have violated CRZ norms. But details ...
Government approves CRZ notification 2018; gives impetus to promotion of tourismThe move comes in the backdrop of a series of representations received by the Environment Ministry from various coastal states/UTs and othe...
- Cairn to spend USD 150 mn on 10 exploratory wells in AP
Panel gave its nod to the proposal under Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) perspective for drilling to Cairn India.
Reliance Jio gets green nod for AAE-I subsea cable projectAAE-1, the largest next generation subsea cable system spanning around 25,000 km and linking South Asia to Africa and Europe via the Middle...
Green panel nod for Reliance Jio's AAE-I subsea cable projectThe company should obtain all permissions from concerned authorities prior to commencement of the project, and should observe all safety re...
Maharashtra: Bhiwandi MP Kapil Patil seeks independent body for development of KonkanBJP MP from Bhiwandi Kapil Patil said he has demanded setting up of an independent body for the development of coastal Konkan region of Mah...
GCZMA forwards NPCIL's nuke plant in Gujarat to MoEF for clearanceThe proposed 6,000 MW nuclear power plant by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) at Mithivirdi in Bhavnagar district.
- Adarsh Society violated norms, action after final report: Ramesh
The Adarsh Housing Society has violated green norms and action will be taken against it once the Maharashtra government submits its final r...
- Army chief warns brass against Adarsh-like scams
The scam in the controversial Adarsh Housing Society in Colaba saw Gen Singh departing from his interaction and underlining that the Army c...
- Goa to pull down buildings violating coastal norms
The state government has decided to come down heavily and demolish all ‘illegal buildings’ along Goa’s coast that violate the Coastal Regul...
- Eco laws to be bent to squeeze in SEZs
NEW DELHI: The government proposes to amend the country's environmental laws to allow Special Economic Zones, the new great white hope of e...