Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Jun, 2026

India's first hydrogen-powered ferry launched at Varanasi, Pg1

India's first hydrogen-powered ferry unveiled in Varanasi, revolutionizing green transport by December 2025, boosting sustainable inland waterways.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Jun, 2026

​Deadly fumes, Pg6

Deadly ammonia leak at Tiruvallur seafood unit claims eight migrant women, exposing critical industrial safety lapses and regulatory enforcement failures in Tamil Nadu.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
23 Jun, 2026

ESA for Western Ghats: Why conservation is key, Pg9

Centre issues 7th draft notification for Western Ghats ESA, facing persistent state objections over conservation-development conflict since 2014.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Jun, 2026

Should strong hybrids be cheaper? Key question as EV policy call nears, Pg4

Delhi's new EV Policy 2026-30 sparks fierce debate over 50% road tax exemption for strong hybrids, balancing revenue and green transition.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jun, 2026

Biochar offers a way to turn India’s farm smoke into ‘black gold’, Pg2

Biochar: India's 'black gold' solution to stubble burning, enhancing soil health, crop productivity, and farmer income via carbon credit markets.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jun, 2026

Kerala’s battle with water-borne diseases, Pg9

Kerala's public health beacon dims as recurrent Hepatitis A and shigellosis outbreaks expose critical failures in sanitation infrastructure and groundwater contamination, threatening its model status.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
22 Jun, 2026

A 10 per cent rule for sustainable development, Pg11

Expert proposes a '10 per cent rule' for sustainable development, urging a policy pause if ecological costs exceed this threshold in critical tiger habitats.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
22 Jun, 2026

Govt prepares to notify Western Ghats eco sensitive areas in at least three states, Pg1

Centre prepares to notify Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Areas in three states, resolving 12-year deadlock over Kasturirangan committee recommendations.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Jun, 2026

A Thriving Ecosystem, A Healthier Ganga, Pg9

Ganga Dolphin population nearly doubles, signaling a thriving ecosystem; conservation efforts expand for crocodiles, turtles, and 205 lakh fish fingerlings released.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Jun, 2026

From National Mission to Global Inspiration, Pg9

United Nations honors India's Namami Gange mission among world's 'Top 10 Restoration Flagships' for its impactful river rejuvenation efforts.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Jun, 2026

The key hurdle to climate targets: Electrification, Pg18

Turkey proposes ambitious 35% global electrification target by 2035 at COP31, highlighting critical hurdle for climate goals amid current 20% rate.

Health SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
20 Jun, 2026

Heatwaves leading to increased concentrations of ground-level ozone, aggravating health risks: Study, Pg16

Indian study reveals heatwaves boost ground-level ozone, causing over 830 deaths in 2024, aggravating lung and heart risks; urges active monitoring.

Health SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
19 Jun, 2026

What is Kerala’s risk profile for Nipah?, Pg12

Kerala confronts recurring Nipah outbreaks, fueled by ecological disruptions and climate change, implementing advanced 'One Health' strategies and indigenous antibody research.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Jun, 2026

Dhaka’s new Padma barrage will reshape water power in the region, Pg2

Dhaka's new Padma barrage, costing Rs 39,170 crore, aims to combat water scarcity for 6.5 crore people, intensifying India-Bangladesh water disputes and raising environmental concerns.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Jun, 2026

Number of countries in Kenya to adopt the Mombasa declaration, Pg8

Fifteen nations adopt Mombasa Declaration in Kenya to combat illegal fishing, urging transparency in vessel data.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Jun, 2026

Scheme for crocodile sanctuaries, Pg7

FAO expert Dr. H.R. Bustard proposes crocodile sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh's Coringi and Godavari regions to save endangered species from extinction.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Jun, 2026

Oil pollution, Pg7

Global maritime body urges nations to establish 50-150 mile coastal no-discharge zones, mandating ships to prevent oil pollution near foreign shores.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Jun, 2026

Water security is central for a Viksit Bharat, Pg7

India's flagship Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions deliver unprecedented water security and sanitation, propelling the nation towards a 'Viksit Bharat' vision.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Technology in Aid of FarmersConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Jun, 2026

'Partial burning' continues to be key hurdle in tackling farm fire pollution: Study, Pg4

CEEW study highlights "partial burning" by farmers, driven by pest fears and cost, as a key hurdle in tackling severe stubble burning pollution.

Health SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Jun, 2026

Primed to treat, Pg8

Kerala's robust health system swiftly contains Nipah virus, a WHO priority pathogen, amidst ecological vulnerability and human encroachment, emphasizing 'One Health' approach.

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