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Congress' Jairam Ramesh slams Modi govt of '4C Policy' towards China, raises concerns over Great Nicobar projectThe Congress has intensified its attack on the Modi government’s China policy, with Jairam Ramesh accusing the Centre of following a “4C po...- Centre puts Sharavathy project on hold, warns of 'enormous damage' to biodiversity in Western GhatsThe Centre has deferred a proposal for a 2,000-MW hydroelectric project in Karnataka's Western Ghats due to significant ecological concerns...
- PM pushing Great Nicobar project despite evidence of disastrous ecological impact: Jairam RameshCongress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for promoting the Great Nicobar Integrated Development Project. Rames...
- Every dimension of Great Nicobar Infra Project has seen 'malpractice': CongressThe Congress highlighted alleged irregularities in the Rs 72,000-crore Great Nicobar Infra Project. Affected residents demanded fair compen...
- After Uttarakhand tunnel rescue, Congress seeks thorough audit of all projects under implementationCongress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said while "we salute the rescued workers and applaud the entire rescue team", there should be a r...
- China looking to create 'hydro-hegemony' through dam projects in Tibet: ReportSince Tibet's occupation, China has disrupted the natural flow of rivers by pursuing a series of ill-conceived environmental and developmen...
- Uttarakhand: Massive rockslide melted ice and triggered Chamoli flood, says new reportThe findings, released on Friday, said the energy of the fall of about 22 million cubic metres of rock mixed with ice and snow “remobilised...
- Uttarakhand flash flood sparks questions on India's hydropower pushContinuing construction of hydropower dams in the region needs reconsideration, not just because of warming risks but because of broader en...
- Maharashtra government should not be adamant on Aarey car shed: Jairam RameshThe former minister said that he had put up a proposal when he was the Union environment minister to declare Aarey as an eco-sensitive area.
- Rainbow-headed snake, 'Star Trek' newt among 163 new speciesA rainbow-headed snake, a dragon-like lizard and a newt that looks like a Klingon from the Star Trek series are among 163 new species found...
- Pakistan climate project gets 'conditional' approval after India's objectionThough the Indian move had raised eyebrows as it had happened in the backdrop of a series of actions against Pakistan post-Uri terror attac...
- Pak climate project, opposed by India, gets 'conditional' approval
- 'Pro-profit' green policies being pushed: Civil societyCivil society members accused the government of initiating "pro-profit" policies and laws in an "undemocratic and unconstitutional" way.
- Tibetan government in exile demands climate action in TibetTibetan students, activists and the government in exile demanded “climate action” for Tibet on Sunday by holding a rally in the Capital. To...
- Land snails in bright hues need study for protectionThe brightly coloured land snail Indrella ampulla is found exclusively in the Western Ghats, but what it looks like would depend largely on...
- Nepal river Sharda to be interlinked to revive YamunaThe new link plans to bring surplus water from Sharda on the Indo-Nepal border to the parched Yamuna near Delhi via Uttarakhand and Uttar P...
- Name-calling could hit inter-institutional harmonyShould there be calling of names? Well, judiciary has been groaning under the demonic workload of nearly 3 crore cases for more than a deca...
- World Bank drops funding for hydro power project on Sutlej, environmental groups rejoiceLocal people and environmental activists under the banner of Sutlej Bachao Jan Sangharsh Samiti celebrated the victory of their campaign to...
- Much ado about waterThe drying up and pollution of the local bunds and tollem are affecting the quality of life of the residents of Majorda-Utorda-Calata.
- Uttarakhand's path to devastation a natural calamity or a result of industrialisation?The hill state lends itself to industries like tourism, food processing and hydropower. Is the last responsible for the trail of devastatio...
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