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As told to Parliament (March 12, 2026): Over 350 sq km of tree cover lost in Indian Himalayan Region between 2021 and 2023

India, March 13 -- Government updates Parliament on forest cover in the Himalayan region and rising extreme weather events Data shows 12 elephants died in train collisions in 2024-25, while road acci... Read More


West Asia conflict hits Indian kitchens: LPG crisis shuts restaurants across cities

India, March 12 -- India's LPG supply is facing serious disruption as tensions in West Asia impact tanker routes through the Strait of Hormuz. With nearly 62 per cent of India's cooking gas imported, ... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 11, 2026)

India, March 12 -- SC directs no-fault compensation for COVID-19 vaccine injuries. NGT orders MoEFCC response on Naharlagun industrial pollution. Lucknow advances groundwater plan via pond rejuvenat... Read More


As told to Parliament (March 11, 2026): Country making efforts to strengthen domestic rare earth materials supply chain

India, March 11 -- India is making dedicated efforts in order to strengthen domestic rare earth materials supply chains. The Union Budget 2026-27 made an announcement to support the mineral rich coast... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 10, 2026)

India, March 11 -- PWD Meghalaya clears Myntdu river of construction waste, adds erosion safeguards. UPPCB halts Ghazipur sewage discharge into pond, plans filtration chamber. UP Irrigation initiate... Read More


February 2026 fifth warmest on record globally: Copernicus

India, March 10 -- The month of February 2026 was the fifth warmest on record globally, with Western Europe witnessing extreme rainfall and widespread flooding. The Arctic recorded the third-lowest se... Read More


As told to Parliament (March 9, 2026): No minor or medium irrigation project pending with Centre for environmental clearance

India, March 10 -- Government says no minor or medium irrigation project is pending with the environment ministry for clearance. Most urban local bodies have filed plastic waste compliance reports, b... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 9, 2026)

India, March 10 -- Dolphin conservation in Uttar Pradesh Dolphin surveys have been conducted in Uttar Pradesh across approximately 3,450 km of the Ganga and its tributaries including Yamuna, Chambal,... Read More


As told to Parliament (March 10, 2026): Rs 95,692.31 crore allocated for central share of VB- G RAM G

India, March 10 -- The government has made a provision of Rs 95,692.31 crore for the central share of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G RAM G Act for the fin... Read More


Companies starting to take ownership for mitigating AMR but drug resistance outpacing efforts: Report

India, March 10 -- The global pharmaceutical industry is putting up a good fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). However, drug resistance is outpacing industry-wide efforts. The challenge the... Read More