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Switch from wooden to steel ploughs encapsulates Uttarakhand farmer's quiet rebellion against deforestation

New Delhi, April 24 -- In the hilly terrains of Uttarakhand, farming has traditionally leaned on wooden ploughs crafted from local trees, especially hardwood varieties found in nearby forests. While t... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 23, 2025)

New Delhi, April 24 -- Implementation of Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016 In twelve states and Union Territories, common bio-medical waste treatment and disposal facilities (CBWTF) are being us... Read More


Earthen embrace: Rajasthan's thatched mud houses provide cool comfort from scorching heat

New Delhi, April 23 -- Traditional houses in rural Rajasthan are remarkable examples of climate-responsive architecture, evolved over centuries to adapt to the harsh, arid environment of the region. B... Read More


India grapples with chronic PM10 pollution as all major metros exceed safety limits: Analysis

New Delhi, April 22 -- A new four-year air quality study has revealed alarming levels of particulate pollution across India's major urban centres. The analysis by Respirer Living Sciences - a Delhi-b... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 21, 2025)

New Delhi, April 22 -- Cleaning and desilting of Sunheri Pul and Kushak drains Cleaning and desilting the covered portion of the Sunheri Pul and Kushak drains is the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MC... Read More


Beneath the mora: Bangladesh's bamboo bins for paddy storage reflect upon its agrarian wisdom and sustainability

New Delhi, April 21 -- In Bangladesh, paddy storage is deeply rooted in tradition, shaped by both the country's agrarian lifestyle and the practical needs of small-scale farmers. After harvesting, pa... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 17, 2025)

New Delhi, April 18 -- Army admits replacing invasive Kikar trees with indigenous species in Delhi Ridge In a reply filed before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the Indian Army acknowledged that it... Read More


Global economy under strain as growth forecast slips to 2.3%, warns UN trade body

New Delhi, April 16 -- The world economy is heading towards a recessionary path, with global growth projected to slow to just 2.3 per cent in 2025, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Developme... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 15, 2025)

New Delhi, April 16 -- Compliance and operational status for Uttarakhand STPs The Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board (UKPCB) issued show-cause notices on April 9, 2025 to the agencies responsible for... Read More


Iraq sandstorm sends over 1,800 to hospital as dust blankets southern provinces

New Delhi, April 15 -- A powerful sandstorm swept through central and southern Iraq on Monday, hospitalising more than 1,800 people with respiratory problems, according to health officials. The storm,... Read More