TWISTING FACTS

Gharial seen in Pakistan’s Punjab after 3 decades; it likely crossed over from India

Gharials were reintroduced to the Beas river in 2017, having been extirpated in the Punjab region now divided between India and Pakistan  

Span of contention

Was the Supreme Court correct in saying that the former Union minister of environment and forests had betrayed public trust?

Awaiting disaster

Sutlej river pollution: Millions on verge of health risks, NGT raises alarm

NGT has directed Punjab and Rajasthan governments to submit quarterly compliance reports to Jal Shakti ministry about remedial action being taken

Turning rivers into killers

The recent tragedy in Manali caused by flash floods in river Beas raises serious questions on the management of dams and barrages in the country.

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 16, 2019)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal

Re-negotiate Indus Treaty with Pakistan in light of climate change: Standing Committee on Water Resources

The 1960 Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan did not take present-day issues like climate change into account, a new parliamentary …

Power talks

Flakes for inspiration

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (June 19, 2020)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal

Counting the cost

Is Span motel's punishment commensurate with its crime? Experts wonder...

Political parties show concern for environment in Punjab elections

Promise clean air and water; subsidies on solar appliances