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Centre betting big on Brahmaputra as economic lifeline: Minister Sarbananda SonowalThe Indian government is developing the Brahmaputra river into a major economic corridor. This initiative focuses on transport, trade, and ...- Hidden for millions of years, scientists identify a new dinosaur species deep in the SaharaPaleontologists have discovered a new species of Spinosaurus, Spinosaurus mirabilis, in the remote Sahara Desert of Niger. Unlike other spi...
- Parliamentary panel calls for rigorous implementation of Land Acquisition ActA parliamentary panel has urged strict adherence to the land acquisition law. Concerns are raised over violations, particularly in tribal a...
- One of India’s largest hydropower projects in China border region gets key nodThe Oju hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh, a 2,220 MW venture, has received environmental clearance despite concerns. The project,...
- Transformational decade under PM Modi has sparked new energy in north east: Sarbananda SonowalUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal lauded Prime Minister Modi's governance and development-focused strategy, revitalising Northeast India. I...
- Sikkim landslides: Congress flays govt over hydel projects set up without thought to environmental impactA massive landslide struck east Sikkim on Tuesday, damaging parts of a 510-mw hydroelectric project on the Teesta river. The landslide happ...
- 60% bird species in India have declined over 30 years: ReportThe report classifies 178 species, including Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintail, Common Teal, Tufted Duck, Greater Flamingo, Sarus Crane, ...
- Rejuvenating Ganga can help fight climate change, keep Sundarbans alive: NMCG chiefAccording to NMCG Director General Mishra, it is crucial to have a minimum environmental flow in the river at all times to prevent the sea ...
- NGT slams Delhi Jal Board over Yamuna pollution, says pollutants being discharged continuouslyA bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice A K Goel said it is clear that major problem of preventing pollution by discharge of sewage, indu...
- Every hydroelectric project under obligation to release minimum water downstream: NGTA bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said every hydroelectric project (HEP) irrespective of the date of its commissi...
- Delhi LG orders removal of debris from Yamuna floodplains, setting up of CCTV surveillance mechanismBaijal, who is also the chairman of the Delhi Development Authority, gave the directions while chairing a meeting of the DDA to review the ...
- Inland waterways cost-effective multi-modal initiative to connect India and BangladeshHealthy waterways as part of a larger multimodal connectivity setup can be ensured with healthy practices of water resource management, whi...
- Himachal rivers facing threat from developmental activitiesHimachal Pradesh has 5 major river basins Satluj, Ravi, Beas, Chenab and Yamuna. Yamuna crosses only the south-eastern border of the state,...
- Environment ministry to declare 'inviolate' parts of forests soonMinister of Environment & Forests Prakash Javadekar told ET that “the whole issue is under examination of the ministry.”
- Turtle nesting sites,mangroves at high risk due to oil spillThe concerns are also raised on the turtle nesting grounds on the beaches in the case of oil spills.
- Turtle nesting sites,mangroves at high risk due to oil spillTurtle nesting sites on the shorelines, mangroves in the inland waters and coral reefs in the sea are identified as highly vulnerable group...
- Rare birds return to Sundar NurseryA little off the beaten track, adjacent to Humayun’s Tomb and next to a busy railway station is Sundar Nursery.
- Honey Badgers not so rare: StudyThe elusive Honey Badger has been spotted in Karnataka forests and that too in large numbers.
- Large dams pose threat to Brahmaputra dolphinsConstruction of large dams on the Brahmaputra and its tributaries, being opposed by many quarters, is also posing a serious threat to river...
- Sikkim Environment, bio-diversity in perilThe Comptroller and Auditor General of India has said that the environment and bio-diversity in Sikkim have been threatened by construction...
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