Jairam Ramesh flags violation of FRA in clearance of Great Nicobar Island Project, urges action from Ministry of Tribal AffairsIn a letter addressed to Jual Oram, Ramesh argued that the project proceeds in direct violation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and the righ...
27 May, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay opposes Mekedatu project, writes to PM Modi after SC nod to KarnatakaTamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to halt Karnataka's Mekedatu Reservoir Project. Vija...
26 May, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
SC junks plea against green nod for Adani MP projectThe Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging forest land diversion for an Adani group coal mining project in Singrauli, Madhya Pr...
21 May, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
India’s 'China-plus-one' push needs tax ease and fast-track FTAs with developed nations: Arvind VirmaniIndia must reform its tax system and streamline clearances to attract global investments moving away from China. Economist Arvind Virmani e...
17 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
'Insult to science, make a mockery of EIA process': Jairam Ramesh on Great Nicobar projectSenior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has written to the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupinder Yadav over escal...
10 May, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
Expansion of cargo handling capacity at JSW Dharamtar Port recommended for EC grantA government sub-committee found coal dust and wastewater impacting mangroves at JSW Dharamtar Port. This occurred before an expert panel r...
05 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Coal India, CESC and other power stocks: JM Financial analyst explains impact of Bengal electionsJM Financial views the West Bengal election outcome as a potential boost for power sector governance, driven by expectations of reform unde...
05 May, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Government announces Rs 5K cr incentive for states to expedite mining blocks' auction, operationalisationIn an effort to boost the mining sector, the government is allocating a substantial Rs 5,000 crore to states that enhance the efficiency of...
24 Apr, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
SC issues pan-India directions for road safety, says expressways should not become corridor of perilThe Supreme Court has mandated new nationwide road safety rules. Heavy vehicles are now banned from parking on expressways, except at desig...
19 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari bats for 100% land acquisition before approving national highway projectsUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari has proposed that new national highway projects should only be approved with complete land acquisition. He sai...
10 Apr, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
No environmental clearance for HFC production projects starting 2028: Environment ministryIndia will halt new hydrofluorocarbon production projects from January 1, 2028. This move aligns with the nation's commitment to the Kigali...
07 Apr, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Government to expedite grant of forest clearanceThe ministry has decided to hold a meeting with all nodal officer, regional officers as well as project proponents.
18 Apr, 2017, 07.38 PM IST
- Government gives pellet plants one more year to get environment clearances
Pellet plants, which are operating without green nod, have been given one more year's time by the Centre to obtain environment clearances.
27 Aug, 2015, 05.57 PM IST
Do not auction coal blocks in inviolate areas: union environment ministryOf the coal blocks to be auctioned, environment ministry has already checked how many can be given clearance and how many cannot be given c...
24 Dec, 2014, 03.13 PM IST
Environment ministry eases clearance norms for highway projectsAs per new norms devised by the environment and forests ministry, the highways ministry or any other agency such as NHAI can apply for clea...
22 Dec, 2012, 05.48 AM IST
- Delays in grant of green clearance hurt production plans: CIL
The delays are hurting the production of 200 million tonnes of coal per annum. CIL chairman said that forest clearances should be granted w...
22 Jul, 2011, 03.20 PM IST
- Environment of growth
It had been the practice for the ministry to grant clearances that do not stand subsequent scrutiny and to grant totally ridiculous in-prin...
30 Nov, 2010, 06.14 AM IST