Poaching could increase under virus lockdownsPoaching of endangered species could rebound as authorities divert their attention to enforcing coronavirus lockdown measures, an internati...
29 Apr, 2020, 12.48 PM IST
Why CIC order on environ cost not implemented: Delhi HC asks Kejriwal govtThe court issued notice to Delhi government departments of forest, wildlife, environment and urban development and sought their replies
31 Jan, 2017, 07.20 PM IST
- Deer antlers smuggling: Madras HC orders release of seized jeep
A jeep involved in smuggling of deer antlers will cease to be idle in forest department custody and will soon be released, thanks to Madras...
23 May, 2015, 07.08 PM IST
'Convert Tata Steel proposed lease in Gua as inviolate area'The Commission has reported illegal mining worth over Rs 22,000 crore in Jharkhand by big and small firms and has suggested recovery of amo...
10 Aug, 2014, 12.25 PM IST
Government to review ban on mining in buffer zone in GoaThe Centre will review its earlier notification banning mining activity within one kilometer of wildlife sanctuaries in Goa.
11 Jun, 2014, 11.49 AM IST
Govt opposes extension of Shah panel probe on illegal miningThe commission was yet to finish its probe in other major mining states such as Chhattisgarh and Odisha, NGO lawyer Prashant Bhushan argued.
03 Dec, 2013, 06.13 AM IST
Why some companies are favoured in mineral allocation? SC to CentreThe Supreme Court questioned the Centre on why certain companies are always favoured in the allocation of mines and minerals which has resu...
25 Sep, 2013, 07.40 PM IST
Stop clearances to Uttarakhand dams, Supreme Court to centreThe SC has directed the MoEF not to clear hydropower projects in Uttarakhand saying it was concerned with the proliferation of such project...
14 Aug, 2013, 04.08 AM IST
Clear stand on mining near sanctuary: Shah panel to OdishaShah Commission asked the state government and Union Ministry of Environment to clear their stands on issues relating to mineral exploratio...
04 Mar, 2013, 04.42 PM IST
Supreme Court panel calls for strong action against iron ore miners in GoaCEC has warned that its recommended path to mining, as being applied in Karnataka, would substantially reduce Goa's annual production.
28 Nov, 2012, 05.00 AM IST
Supreme Court halts all mining operations in GoaMining operations in all the 90 mines in Goa were today ordered to be halted by the SC on the basis of the Justice M B Shah Commission repo...
05 Oct, 2012, 05.49 PM IST
Goa Government to shut down mines polluting Selaulim damGoa govt has resolved to shut mines pouring manganese in Selaulim reservoir, the source of potable water for 55 pc of the state.
20 Sep, 2012, 01.03 PM IST
- Ban mining near wildlife sanctuaries in Goa: Environmentalists
Environmentalists today organised a protest walk here demanding cancellation of mining leases operating within 10 kms of wildlife sanctuari...
18 Sep, 2012, 09.41 PM IST
Suspension of mining operations wont affect trade of extracted oreThe Goa government while suspending licenses of all the 90 mining leases, pending verification of documents has allowed transportation and ...
12 Sep, 2012, 08.10 AM IST
- 33 Goa mines operating illegally near protected areas: Panel
A judicial commission's inquiry into the illegal mining in Goa has revealed that 33 mines in the state were operating within one kilometer ...
07 Sep, 2012, 09.04 PM IST
- Local panchayats in Goa wary of ban on iron ore export
Fearing that the Shah Commission, probing the illegal mining in Goa, might put a ban on iron ore exports, members of village panchayats her...
02 Dec, 2011, 11.23 AM IST
- Now, green tribunals to look into protection laws
India Inc will soon have a dedicated redressal mechanism against arbitrary government orders in the garb of protecting environment.
10 Nov, 2006, 03.01 AM IST