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Environment

DTE Palette: 4 books you should read this week

DTE Staff
2 min read
Processed material can be seen at a stone crusher site along the Ganga’s stretch from Raiwala to Bhogpur in Dehradun, though a report by the Central Pollution Control Board says stone crushing was not actively taking place at the site during its inspection
Mining

Close call: CPCB report confirms illegal mining on the Ganga river in Dehradun

Sukriti Vats
4 min read
Inspection report highlights violations, including stone crushers operating too close to the river and mining depths exceeding permissible limits
Attar offers a cruelty-free, green alternative to commercial perfumes.
Governance

From palaces to pan shops, India’s attar heritage has seen a structural shift

Mrinalini Naik
5 min read
To survive, attar makers must diversify into sustainable markets like aromatherapy and wellness, while addressing regulatory gaps and promoting ethical production
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