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In 2002, a blind man and an armless man teamed up in a Chinese village, one serving as the other's eyes and hands; over the next 15 years, they planted more than 10,000 trees by hand along a barren riverbank- Assam Budget 2026-27: Spotlight falls on polygamy after big announcement by state FM Jayanta Malla Baruah
- With just a bicycle and seeds in his pocket, he planted 1 crore trees: Telangana’s 'Tree Man' proved how one person can change India
- SC allows cutting of 45,000 mangroves for Mumbai Coastal Road projectThe Supreme Court has permitted the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to cut more than 45,000 mangroves. This is for the proposed Versova-...21 Mar, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
- Meghalaya State Council address the need for framework to protect catchment areas from further degradationMeghalaya State Council on Climate Change & Sustainable Development discussed amendments to the Meghalaya Protection of Catchment Areas Act...17 May, 2024, 08.58 PM IST
- India bets on green credits, but could they reward deforestation?Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Green Credit Programme (GCP), showcased at COP28, could potentially benefit businesses responsible fo...29 Feb, 2024, 05.46 PM IST
- Want to prevent global warming? Eat less meat & dairyPlant-based meats are not just a novel food product, but a critical opportunity for achieving food security and climate goals while also ac...15 Sep, 2023, 07.38 PM IST
- Want to save the planet? Swap half of meat & dairy consumption with plant-based foods, says studyReplacing half of animal products with plant-based alternatives by 2050 could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 31% and halt land degradat...13 Sep, 2023, 02.52 PM IST
- 9,000-hactare land available in Yamuna floodplains for plantation: Delhi forest deptThe forest department said it has conducted a detailed analysis of the land available for plantation in the Yamuna floodplains, considering...06 Aug, 2022, 12.15 PM IST
- Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill may get Rajya Sabha approvalThe Bill was approved by the Lok Sabha on May 3 and is pending in the Upper House, where the ruling NDA does not have a majority.20 Jul, 2016, 08.07 PM IST
- PM Narendra Modi rues Rajya Sabha not passing GST, says all states would have benefited"Bihar would benefit from GST, Uttar Pradesh would benefit from GST. Barring one or two states, all states would have benefited from GST," ...13 May, 2016, 01.23 PM IST
- Mission for Green India, MGNREGA will converge to facilitate afforestation on 10 million hectares of landConvergence of the UPA scheme with Green Mission will provide livelihood to three million households through afforestation.09 Mar, 2015, 11.13 AM IST
- Javadekar assures fast forest clearance for Arunachal projectA decision on environmental and forest clearances on building defence infrastructure in areas in the 100 km-range from the LAC could be tak...01 Jul, 2014, 03.33 PM IST
- Centre may tweak forest laws in Naxal-hit states"Left-wing extremism districts need to have separate criteria for development and environment protection," environment minister Prakash Jav...12 Jun, 2014, 06.24 AM IST
- Cabinet likely to clear Rs 13k cr for green missionThe Cabinet may on Thursday clear Rs 13,000 crore for its much awaited ‘Green India Mission’ which aims to enhance carbon sinks through lar...20 Feb, 2014, 02.55 AM IST
- Govt to clear Rs 13,000 crore fund for Green India Mission tomorrowGovernment may tomorrow clear Rs 13,000 crore fund for its much awaited ‘Green India Mission’ which aims at enhancing carbon sinks through ...19 Feb, 2014, 10.10 PM IST
- Green India Mission to get Rs 13,000 crore after Cabinet nodThe government intends to increase forest cover by 10 million hectares in the next 10 years at a cost of Rs 46,000 crore.23 Jan, 2014, 04.47 AM IST
- Govt exempts UMPPs from compensatory afforestation clauseThe decision will benefit companies like Reliance Power that is implementing 3 ultra mega power projects and developers of future such proj...11 Dec, 2013, 03.23 PM IST
- Exempt UMPP from compensatory afforestation clause, says power ministryThe ministry has approached the CCI seeking 'central government' status for ultra mega power projects for the purpose of acquiring forestla...05 Nov, 2013, 07.45 AM IST
- Mining companies may have to seek green nod for full lease area at one goThe environment ministry plans to change forest clearance norms for mining projects to make them simpler and discourage firms from acquirin...31 Jan, 2013, 03.11 PM IST
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