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'In-principle' forest approval granted to Sawalkot hydro project on Chenab

India, July 2 -- The forest advisory committee (FAC) has granted 'in-principle' approval for diversion of 847.17 ha. of forest land for construction of Sawalkot HEP (1856 MW) in Jammu and Kashmir, acc... Read More


Draft notification for carbon rules issued

New Delhi, July 1 -- The union environment ministry has issued a draft notification on greenhouse gases emission intensity (GEI) targets for industries under India's carbon credit trading scheme. Thes... Read More


Taj Mahal among heritage sites exposed to water risks: World Resources Institute

India, July 1 -- As many as 73% of all non-marine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including in India, are exposed to at least one severe water risk (water stress, drought, river or coastal flooding), wit... Read More


Centre issues draft rules to ease tree felling on farm land

New Delhi, June 30 -- The Centre has issued model rules for the felling of trees on agricultural land in a bid to promote agroforestry with the aim of doubling farmers' incomes, increasing tree cover ... Read More


only patchy rain in Delhi so far as monsoon yet to cover capital

New Delhi, June 27 -- There has been very little or scattered rain in Delhi, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast suggested the monsoon arrival by Tuesday. The monsoon trough rem... Read More


Monsoon delayed over city as trough remains south of Delhi

India, June 26 -- There has been very little or scattered rain in Delhi, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecast the arrival of monsoon by Tuesday. The monsoon trough remained s... Read More


Monsoon delayed as trough remains south of Delhi

India, June 26 -- There has been very little or scattered rain in Delhi, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast suggested the monsoon arrival by Tuesday. The monsoon trough remaine... Read More


Union minister points to man-animal conflict as a key challenge

India, June 26 -- Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav has flagged man-animal conflict and tigers outside tiger reserves as two of the most critical challenges faced by the conservation sector. ... Read More


GOVT PANEL TAKES UP NOD FOR KEY INDUS PROJECT

New Delhi, June 26 -- A key government panel that decides whether projects can proceed on protected forest land is considering approving a hydroelectricity project in Jammu & Kashmir that is one of si... Read More


GOVT PANEL TAKES UP NOD FOR KEY INDUS PROJECT

New Delhi, June 26 -- A key government panel that decides whether projects can proceed on protected forest land is considering approving a hydroelectricity project in Jammu & Kashmir that is one of si... Read More