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Bhitarkanika to clear forest land used for unauthorised prawn farmingThe 9-Km-stretch deltaic region of Petsala River passing through Jusunpur village are under land-grabbing by unauthorised prawn culturists.09 Jun, 2015, 03.32 PM IST- Oil and effluents spell slow death for Mumbai creeksAn oil spill that destroyed a large stretch of mangroves around Mahul creek was reported last week, but the disturbing revelation is just t...15 Nov, 2013, 06.04 AM IST
- Jai Corp rallies as HC clears hurdle for Navi Mumbai airportJai Corp has interests in Navi Mumbai SEZ, Maha Mumbai SEZ, Rewas port etc. The development of the airport is likely to lead to higher valu...30 Oct, 2013, 11.00 AM IST
- Sunderbans to get prey breeding centresAhead of the Global Tiger Day on July 29, conservationists can raise a toast.28 Jul, 2013, 03.42 AM IST
- Map mangroves, incorporate them into development plan: ExpertsMangroves must be mapped, and the maps must be shared with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and incorporated into the new development...24 Jun, 2013, 01.27 AM IST
- State govt to kick off mangrove rejuvenation drive in MumbaiIn an ambitious attempt to rejuvenate mangroves in Mumbai, the state government is about to launch a Rs 50 lakh mangrove plantation program...01 Feb, 2013, 12.50 AM IST
- Once rich in biodiversity, Konkan mangroves on the decline nowThe diversity and distribution of present day mangrove vegetation along the west coast and Konkan in particular, is under tremendous stress.03 Jul, 2012, 03.52 AM IST
- 200 residents take green path to save mangrovesMore than 200 residents of Nerul and Seawoods joined hands to save mangroves.15 Apr, 2012, 06.09 AM IST
- Mangrove patches destroyed at Ghodbunder roadRampant destruction of large tracts of mangroves along Ghodbunder road threatens to destroy buffer zones of the Sanjay Gandhi national park...15 Jun, 2011, 06.51 AM IST
- Fresh violations in CRZ corridor upset greensThough the new CRZ 2011 has been notified with changes, fresh violations ranging from clearing of mangroves to hotel and government project...12 Jun, 2011, 02.12 AM IST
- Another green hurdle hits Navi Mumbai airportThe Navi Mumbai airport could hit yet another green hurdle, this time set up by the Bombay high court.14 Nov, 2010, 10.19 AM IST
- Navi Mumbai airport project: Patel vows to address Ramesh’s concernsOn Thursday, environment minister Jairam Ramesh had met civil aviation minister Praful Patel to sort out differences over the project.28 Aug, 2010, 04.03 AM IST
- MOEF can decide on mangroves removal to build new airport: HCThe Bombay High Court has made it clear that no authority, including the MOEF, has been restrained from exercising its statutory authority ...30 Apr, 2009, 09.01 PM IST
- Orissa seeks Centre aid to fight natural disastersOrissa government on Tuesday sought financial assistance of Rs 609 cr from the Centre to save the state from natural calamities caused by g...19 Mar, 2008, 11.50 AM IST
- Realty boom takes a toll on mangrovesThe boom in the real estate sector in Mumbai and Thane has claimed 30% of mangroves - the natural buffer between land and sea.29 Aug, 2006, 02.53 AM IST
- State fails to meet HC deadline on mangrove mappingThe Maharashtra government is all set to cut a sorry figure before the Bombay High Court for its failure to complete satellite mapping of m...07 Aug, 2006, 12.58 AM IST
- Orissa villagers to protect mangrove forestsHAVING destroyed the mangroves to expand agriculture and take up pisciculture for years, inhabitants of villages located in and around the ...06 Jan, 2002, 12.15 AM IST
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