PMAY houses on forest land: Govt tells SC about safeguards, duties under FRA, Pg7
Centre defends PMAY houses on forest land in SC, citing FRA safeguards and duties for tribal communities' habitat protection.
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Centre defends PMAY houses on forest land in SC, citing FRA safeguards and duties for tribal communities' habitat protection.
Uttarakhand HC halts oak tree felling, spotlighting their crucial role in Himalayan ecology and biodiversity conservation amidst degradation concerns.
Great Nicobar Island development plan targets tourism, faces tribal challenges over forest rights and environmental impact, population displacement, and ecological concerns.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway's underpass facilitates safe passage for elephants, jackals, and deer, showcasing successful wildlife-infrastructure integration before inauguration.
Climate change intensifies India's health crisis: Disease patterns shift, vulnerable populations face unequal burdens, and healthcare systems strain under pressure.
Odisha tribals clash with police over Vedanta's Sijimali bauxite mine amid environmental and livelihood concerns, raising governance questions.
India to halt new HFC refrigerant production clearances post-2027, aligning with Kigali Amendment for ozone layer protection.
Assam and Meghalaya reject additional power from Subansiri project due to high tariffs, impacting consumers and project viability.
India updates climate pledges, committing to emission reduction and non-fossil fuel targets amidst economic and developmental constraints.
Global push for 'One Health' approach intensifies post-COVID, integrating human, animal, and environmental health for pandemic preparedness and coordinated solutions.
Climate change intensifies diseases, expands disease risk, and threatens food security, posing a severe public health emergency in India.
NGT finds NHAI violated environmental norms by encroaching on Delhi wetland during UER-II construction, orders review.
Supreme Court intervenes as sand mining mafia threatens Chambal sanctuary's ecosystem, highlighting governance failures and need for livelihood solutions.
Delhi unveils Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, targeting emission sources and public transport, but firecracker ban remains crucial.
India accounts for 25% of global groundwater withdrawals; Parliament panel urges Jal Shakti Ministry to curb excessive extraction.
Increased coal reliance may lead to record solar curtailment amid West Asia gas supply constraints and rising summer power demand.
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