Karnataka forms task force to clear encroachments, illegal resorts in forests and western ghatsKarnataka Forest Minister Khandre had on Friday directed the forest department's additional chief secretary to issue orders for the removal...
04 Aug, 2024, 04.44 PM IST
NGT sets up panel on Mekedatu dam construction violationThe committee comprises of senior members from the Integrated Regional Office, MoEF, Bangalore, Cauvery Water Management Authority, Cauvery...
25 May, 2021, 01.06 PM IST
- Centre clears air over Mahadayi row, Karnataka relieved
Karnataka and Goa have been at loggerheads on Kalasa-Banduri project as it requires diversion of the west-flowing nalas of Mahadayi basin t...
24 Dec, 2019, 08.03 PM IST
Centre tells states to apply for forest clearances on behalf of companiesThis major step in environment regulatory practice is being undertaken to avoid a disruption in mineral production and its impact on the ec...
11 Aug, 2019, 10.45 PM IST
NGT notice to Centre on plea challenging forest clearance to YettinaholeAn afforestation campaigner on Tuesday moved the National Green Tribunal challenging the forest clearance granted by Karnataka government f...
25 Oct, 2016, 07.52 PM IST
Tata Power gets forest clearance for wind power project in KarnatakaA state green panel has given forest clearance to Tata Power Company for setting up of a 52.50 MW wind power project in Koppal district, Ka...
24 Feb, 2016, 07.13 PM IST
378 projects awaiting green nod of his ministry: Prakash JavadekarAs many as 378 projects are pending before Environment and Forest Ministry for grant of clearances, government informed the Lok Sabha today.
16 Jul, 2014, 09.04 PM IST
Azim Premji seeks speedy clearance for SEZ project from Karnataka governmentWipro sought speeding up of departmental clearances, including those relating to environment and forest, as part of setting up of Kodathi S...
01 Jul, 2014, 08.40 PM IST
Explain allegations of mining illegalities, Supreme Court to Centre, Odisha govt and CECSC asked the central and the Odisha govts and CEC to formally explain allegations in a PIL alleging widespread mining illegalities in Odish...
22 Apr, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
ArcelorMittal says its $18-bn Jharkhand, Karnataka plans onArcelorMittal has said it continues to pursue Jharkhand and Karnataka projects with progress on land acquisition and raw material security ...
28 Jul, 2013, 01.38 PM IST
Sesa Goa set to resume mining in Karnataka; forest nod recommendedA final decision from the Environment Ministry in this regard is also expected by this month, official sources said.
14 Jul, 2013, 03.19 PM IST
Sesa Goa to resume mining in Karnataka by JuneSesa Goa is looking to restart iron ore mining from Karnataka and expects a strong demand of the ore within the state.
16 May, 2013, 06.56 PM IST
Sesa Goa hopeful of getting green nod to Karnataka mine soonVedanta group firm Sesa Goa is hopeful of securing forest clearances in a "matter of days" to resume operations in Karnataka.
21 Apr, 2013, 11.29 AM IST
Review projects in forests: Karnataka Elephant Task ForceA task force set up by the Karnataka high court has recommended for a time-bound review of clearances granted or pending for various projec...
20 Nov, 2012, 03.50 AM IST
- Supreme Court allows 18 Karnataka iron mines to resume operations
The move is expected to add 5 mn tonnes of iron ore supply to steel cos, who have been starved of the raw material for over a year.
04 Sep, 2012, 08.12 AM IST
- 24 hydro power projects pending due to environmental clearance: K C Venugopal
24 hydro power projects, having capacity above 25 MW, are pending for want of environmental and forest clearances, K C Venugopal said today.
30 Apr, 2012, 06.11 PM IST
- Posco now looks to set up shop in Karnataka
If things work to plan, the Posco story may get a twist, and the Korean steel giant may come home to Karnataka.
17 Nov, 2010, 07.18 AM IST