Par panel perturbed over underutilisation of pollution control fundGiven the pollution situation in the country, reduction and underutilisation of funds for pollution abatement is "least desirable", the pan...
18 Mar, 2018, 12.50 PM IST
Take steps to prevent underutilisation of funds for pollution abatement: Parliamentary panelThe recommendation came after the ministry in its action taken report said that the reasons for underutilisation under the scheme were non-...
04 Jan, 2018, 08.25 PM IST
Industrial waste flow into Ganga down by 35 percent: Prakash JavadekarNew norms for abatement of pollution and stringent action against the violators helped bring down wastes from industrial units flowing into...
15 May, 2016, 10.49 PM IST
Panel slams green ministry for failing to curb pollution11 May, 2016, 03.05 AM IST
Parliamentary panel pulls up watchdog for failing to control pollutionA parliamentary panel has pulled up the Union environment ministry and the country's national pollution watchdog - Central Pollution Contro...
10 May, 2016, 10.00 PM IST
Environment Ministry pulled up for 'poor' performance in controlling pollutionThe Parliamentary Standing Committee said that whether it was air, water or noise pollution, it has gone beyond permissible limits during t...
10 May, 2016, 10.57 AM IST
Water resources ministry gets additional wings to pursue its clean Ganga missionGovt formally transferred NGRBA from environment ministry to water resources ministry in its bid to to pursue its clean Ganga mission
05 Aug, 2014, 12.23 PM IST
- Water resources ministry gets additional wings to pursue its clean Ganga mission
Aligning its ambitious clean Ganga mission with the goal of overall development of the river, the government has formally transferred its n...
04 Aug, 2014, 08.23 PM IST
Govt has identified over 3,200 polluting industries: JavadekarThe government on Wednesday informed Parliament that it had identified 3,266 highly polluting industries and 150 polluted stretches along v...
17 Jul, 2014, 06.55 AM IST
150 polluted stretches along rivers in the country: GovernmentPrakash Javadekar also said that 1193 schemes out of 1430 sanctioned schemes have been completed under NRCP and NGRBA.
16 Jul, 2014, 08.51 PM IST
- Pollution takes a toll on aquatic life in 150 river stretches
Discharge of untreated water into various rivers has left 150 river stretches across the country completely polluted. The level of contamin...
13 Dec, 2013, 08.24 AM IST
- Government has identified 150 polluted river stretches
The government today said that the Central Pollution Control Board has identified 150 polluted river stretches in the country.
12 Dec, 2013, 05.18 PM IST
Phase III of Yamuna Action Plan approved for DelhiEnvironment ministry approved phase III of Yamuna Action Plan for Delhi besides sanctioning 2 projects of pollution abatement for river in ...
09 Dec, 2013, 07.49 PM IST
Govt sanctions Rs 4065.81 cr for pollution abatement schemes for rivers, lakesThe government has sanctioned Rs 4065.81 crore for pollution abatement schemes for rivers and lakes in various states with Uttar Pradesh ge...
05 Apr, 2013, 10.46 PM IST
- India's coffee industry eyes Rs 1,000 crore mechanisation push in next 5 years
India's coffee industry is expected to make an investment of around Rs 1,000 crore in the next five years on mechanisation, players in the ...
26 Sep, 2012, 05.48 PM IST
- Lack of fresh water in Yamuna has taken toll on water quality
Increasing effluents and sewage coupled with lack of fresh water in Yamuna during lean period has taken a toll on the water quality of the ...
27 Feb, 2009, 09.34 AM IST
- CCEA approves Rs 733 cr for spices, coffee and tea
The government on Thursday approved an outlay of nearly Rs 733 crore under different schemes for spices, tea and coffee plantation during t...
13 Mar, 2008, 10.28 PM IST