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Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Cloud seeding trials likely in Oct-Nov, Pg 5.

Delhi government plans cloud seeding trials in October-November to combat winter pollution after DGCA clearance, using silver iodide.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Sep, 2025

Cloud seeding trials likely in Oct-Nov, Pg 5.

Delhi government plans cloud seeding trials in October-November to combat winter pollution after DGCA clearance, using silver iodide.

25 Sep, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Ahead of COP30 Brazil, India to release its climate action plan, Pg 12.

India to unveil enhanced climate action plan (NDC) at COP30, focusing on emission intensity and renewable energy targets.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Sep, 2025

Ahead of COP30 Brazil, India to release its climate action plan, Pg 12.

India to unveil enhanced climate action plan (NDC) at COP30, focusing on emission intensity and renewable energy targets.

25 Sep, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India to submit updated carbon-reduction targets by the beginning of COP30 on Nov. 10, Pg12

India to unveil enhanced carbon-reduction goals at COP30, targeting improved energy efficiency and emissions reduction by 2035.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Sep, 2025

India to submit updated carbon-reduction targets by the beginning of COP30 on Nov. 10, Pg12

India to unveil enhanced carbon-reduction goals at COP30, targeting improved energy efficiency and emissions reduction by 2035.

24 Sep, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment Disaster and Disaster Management

SC directs Himachal govt. to be clear on its disaster management measures, Pg10

Supreme Court demands clarity from Himachal Pradesh on disaster management, climate policies, and environmental impact of development projects.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment Disaster and Disaster Management

24 Sep, 2025

SC directs Himachal govt. to be clear on its disaster management measures, Pg10

Supreme Court demands clarity from Himachal Pradesh on disaster management, climate policies, and environmental impact of development projects.

24 Sep, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Expert committee nod for 2,200-MW Oju hydel project near China border, Pg9.

Expert panel greenlights 2,220 MW Oju hydel project near China border despite environmental concerns over Subansiri basin studies.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

24 Sep, 2025

Expert committee nod for 2,200-MW Oju hydel project near China border, Pg9.

Expert panel greenlights 2,220 MW Oju hydel project near China border despite environmental concerns over Subansiri basin studies.

24 Sep, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Number of polluted river sites are showing a slight reduction: CPCB, Pg12

CPCB report reveals slight dip in polluted river sites to 807 in 2023, Maharashtra tops PRS list.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

23 Sep, 2025

Number of polluted river sites are showing a slight reduction: CPCB, Pg12

CPCB report reveals slight dip in polluted river sites to 807 in 2023, Maharashtra tops PRS list.

23 Sep, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

CPCB report: Marginal dip in polluted river stretches across India, most in Maharashtra

CPCB finds marginal dip in India's polluted river stretches; Maharashtra tops the list with 54.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

23 Sep, 2025

CPCB report: Marginal dip in polluted river stretches across India, most in Maharashtra

CPCB finds marginal dip in India's polluted river stretches; Maharashtra tops the list with 54.

23 Sep, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

CPCB report: Yamuna stretch in Delhi among most polluted, Pg8.

CPCB report reveals Yamuna River stretch in Delhi remains critically polluted despite overall improvement in India's river quality.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

23 Sep, 2025

CPCB report: Yamuna stretch in Delhi among most polluted, Pg8.

CPCB report reveals Yamuna River stretch in Delhi remains critically polluted despite overall improvement in India's river quality.

23 Sep, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

ELSA 3 sinking affected marine life, water quality along south-east Arabian Sea: Report, Pg8.

MSC ELSA 3 sinking off Kerala coast caused hydrocarbon, heavy-metal pollution, impacting marine life and water quality.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

23 Sep, 2025

ELSA 3 sinking affected marine life, water quality along south-east Arabian Sea: Report, Pg8.

MSC ELSA 3 sinking off Kerala coast caused hydrocarbon, heavy-metal pollution, impacting marine life and water quality.

23 Sep, 2025

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Environmental Impact Assessment Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Uranium unrest, Pg8

Centre's uranium mining push in Meghalaya sparks tribal unrest; Khasi groups resist, citing environmental and rights violations, challenging OM validity.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Environmental Impact Assessment Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

22 Sep, 2025

Uranium unrest, Pg8

Centre's uranium mining push in Meghalaya sparks tribal unrest; Khasi groups resist, citing environmental and rights violations, challenging OM validity.

22 Sep, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Environmental Impact Assessment

Sawalkote dam: Panel to weigh green nod for Chenab project, Pg 1.

Sawalkote dam project on Chenab River, part of Indus system, awaits environmental clearance amidst Indus Waters Treaty considerations.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Environmental Impact Assessment

22 Sep, 2025

Sawalkote dam: Panel to weigh green nod for Chenab project, Pg 1.

Sawalkote dam project on Chenab River, part of Indus system, awaits environmental clearance amidst Indus Waters Treaty considerations.

22 Sep, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Blue-green ammonia is cheaper, greener to make, Pg12

Study reveals 'blue-green' ammonia production cuts costs by 7% and slashes greenhouse gas emissions by 63% compared to standalone plants.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

21 Sep, 2025

Blue-green ammonia is cheaper, greener to make, Pg12

Study reveals 'blue-green' ammonia production cuts costs by 7% and slashes greenhouse gas emissions by 63% compared to standalone plants.

21 Sep, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A climate-health vision with lessons from India, Pg10

India's welfare programs offer insights for integrated climate-health action, emphasizing intersectoral policies and community engagement for global climate governance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

20 Sep, 2025

A climate-health vision with lessons from India, Pg10

India's welfare programs offer insights for integrated climate-health action, emphasizing intersectoral policies and community engagement for global climate governance.

20 Sep, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Holistic approach, Pg10

Supreme Court considers prosecuting farmers for stubble burning as CAQM fails to curb air pollution effectively due to political pressure.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

19 Sep, 2025

Holistic approach, Pg10

Supreme Court considers prosecuting farmers for stubble burning as CAQM fails to curb air pollution effectively due to political pressure.

19 Sep, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

COP30 talks loom as major emitters dither on updating climate goals, Pg12

COP30 faces uncertainty as major emitters delay updated climate goals, threatening Paris Agreement targets and global climate action.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Sep, 2025

COP30 talks loom as major emitters dither on updating climate goals, Pg12

COP30 faces uncertainty as major emitters delay updated climate goals, threatening Paris Agreement targets and global climate action.

18 Sep, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Putting some behind bars will send right message: SC on stubble burning, Pg 1.

Supreme Court pushes for stricter penalties, including imprisonment, for stubble burning to combat rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR region.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Sep, 2025

Putting some behind bars will send right message: SC on stubble burning, Pg 1.

Supreme Court pushes for stricter penalties, including imprisonment, for stubble burning to combat rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR region.

18 Sep, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Keep Nicobar mega project away from no-go coastal zones: Appellant to NGT, Pg 14.

NGT hears plea against Nicobar mega project, questioning environmental clearances and impact on fragile coastal zones and turtle nesting sites.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

18 Sep, 2025

Keep Nicobar mega project away from no-go coastal zones: Appellant to NGT, Pg 14.

NGT hears plea against Nicobar mega project, questioning environmental clearances and impact on fragile coastal zones and turtle nesting sites.

18 Sep, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

CO2 emissions, Pg 1.

India's power sector CO2 emissions drop 1% due to renewable energy growth and reduced electricity demand in first half of 2024.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Sep, 2025

CO2 emissions, Pg 1.

India's power sector CO2 emissions drop 1% due to renewable energy growth and reduced electricity demand in first half of 2024.

18 Sep, 2025

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Environmental Impact Assessment Disaster and Disaster Management

HEED THE HILLS, Pg 14.

Uttarakhand's extreme rainfall causes landslides, prompting Char Dham Highway project safety re-evaluation amid climate change and ecological concerns.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Environmental Impact Assessment Disaster and Disaster Management

17 Sep, 2025

HEED THE HILLS, Pg 14.

Uttarakhand's extreme rainfall causes landslides, prompting Char Dham Highway project safety re-evaluation amid climate change and ecological concerns.

17 Sep, 2025

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

As the lights stay on, birds are staying up past their bedtime, Pg II.

Global study reveals artificial light extends bird activity by an hour, disrupting natural rhythms and ecosystems worldwide.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

16 Sep, 2025

As the lights stay on, birds are staying up past their bedtime, Pg II.

Global study reveals artificial light extends bird activity by an hour, disrupting natural rhythms and ecosystems worldwide.

16 Sep, 2025

Environment & Ecology

Cloud seeding trials likely in Oct-Nov, Pg 5.

Cloud seeding trials likely in Oct-Nov, Pg 5.

Ahead of COP30 Brazil, India to release its climate action plan, Pg 12.

Ahead of COP30 Brazil, India to release its climate action plan, Pg 12.

India to submit updated carbon-reduction targets by the beginning of COP30 on Nov. 10, Pg12

India to submit updated carbon-reduction targets by the beginning of COP30 on Nov. 10, Pg12

SC directs Himachal govt. to be clear on its disaster management measures, Pg10

SC directs Himachal govt. to be clear on its disaster management measures, Pg10

Expert committee nod for 2,200-MW Oju hydel project near China border, Pg9.

Expert committee nod for 2,200-MW Oju hydel project near China border, Pg9.

Number of polluted river sites are showing a slight reduction: CPCB, Pg12

Number of polluted river sites are showing a slight reduction: CPCB, Pg12

CPCB report: Marginal dip in polluted river stretches across India, most in Maharashtra

CPCB report: Marginal dip in polluted river stretches across India, most in Maharashtra

CPCB report: Yamuna stretch in Delhi among most polluted, Pg8.

CPCB report: Yamuna stretch in Delhi among most polluted, Pg8.

ELSA 3 sinking affected marine life, water quality along south-east Arabian Sea: Report, Pg8.

ELSA 3 sinking affected marine life, water quality along south-east Arabian Sea: Report, Pg8.

Uranium unrest, Pg8

Uranium unrest, Pg8

Sawalkote dam: Panel to weigh green nod for Chenab project, Pg 1.

Sawalkote dam: Panel to weigh green nod for Chenab project, Pg 1.

Blue-green ammonia is cheaper, greener to make, Pg12

Blue-green ammonia is cheaper, greener to make, Pg12

A climate-health vision with lessons from India, Pg10

A climate-health vision with lessons from India, Pg10

Holistic approach, Pg10

Holistic approach, Pg10

COP30 talks loom as major emitters dither on updating climate goals, Pg12

COP30 talks loom as major emitters dither on updating climate goals, Pg12

Putting some behind bars will send right message: SC on stubble burning, Pg 1.

Putting some behind bars will send right message: SC on stubble burning, Pg 1.

Keep Nicobar mega project away from no-go coastal zones: Appellant to NGT, Pg 14.

Keep Nicobar mega project away from no-go coastal zones: Appellant to NGT, Pg 14.

CO2 emissions, Pg 1.

CO2 emissions, Pg 1.

HEED THE HILLS, Pg 14.

HEED THE HILLS, Pg 14.

As the lights stay on, birds are staying up past their bedtime, Pg II.

As the lights stay on, birds are staying up past their bedtime, Pg II.

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