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As told to Parliament (February 10, 2025): No conclusive data to prove only air pollution can kill, minister on Lancet report

India, Feb. 11 -- There is no conclusive data to establish a direct correlation between deaths and air pollution alone, Kirti Vardhan Singh, Union minister of state for environment, forest and climate... Read More


As told to Parliament (February 7, 2025): 100-day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan launched in 347 districts across India

India, Feb. 10 -- TB elimination campaign The government has launched a 100-day intensified TB [tuberculosis] Mukt Bharat Abhiyan across 347 priority districts in 33 states and Union Territories, incl... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 6, 2025)

India, Feb. 7 -- Clearing Dharma Talab in Rajasthan of encroachments Of the total encroached area of 0.86 hectares, encroachments have been successfully cleared from 0.44 hectares in and around Dharma... Read More


WHO to release guidelines to improve care for FGM survivors, prevent new cases

India, Feb. 7 -- As the world marked the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on February 6, 2025, global organisations highlighted the need for continued efforts to... Read More


As told to Parliament (February 6, 2025): Mangroves make up 0.15% of India's total geographical area

India, Feb. 7 -- India's total mangrove cover stands at 4,991.68 square kilometres (sq km), making up 0.15 per cent of the country's total geographical area as per India State of Forest Report 2023 (I... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 7, 2025)

India, Feb. 7 -- Illegal coal mining in Assam's Tipam Hills The Gauhati High Court on February 4, 2025, directed the Assam government as well as concerned authorities to monitor and supervise the Tip... Read More


Green School Awards 2025: CSE celebrates environmental stewardship of India's educational institutions

India, Feb. 7 -- The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) once again set the stage for recognising India's most environmentally responsible schools at the Green Schools Carnival, held as part of i... Read More


As told to Parliament (February 4, 2025): Two people have died due to HMPV in India

India, Feb. 6 -- A total of 59 Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases have been reported on the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) portal and two deaths have been reported due to co-morbidit... Read More


As told to Parliament (February 3, 2025): Ministry of Power issues guidelines for battery swapping, charging stations network

India, Feb. 4 -- Battery swapping stations network guidelines The Union Ministry of Power has issued the "Guidelines for the Installation and Operation of Battery Swapping and Charging Stations," on J... Read More


Groundbreaking Ebola vaccine trial launched in Uganda

India, Feb. 4 -- In a historic move, Uganda, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other global partners, has launched the first-ever clinical trial for a vaccine targeting the... Read More