Government backtracks on decision to have bigger pictorial warnings on tobacco products
Health activists and experts believe the government has succumbed to pressure from industry
High Court gives Centre four weeks to decide forestland allocation to Essar
Directs demolition of company buildings on forestland near Hazira in case Centre denies approval
Treasury Benches brazen it out; voice vote in Rajya Sabha seals farmers’ fate
No physical voting, no extension of discussions, muted broadcast and marshalls mark hurried Sunday session; agriculturists, now on …
Did the108th Indian Science Congress uphold its theme of women empowerment?
Vedas also found a mention during the conference; general president of the Indian Science Congress Association, said women were empowered during …
Africa Protected Areas Congress puts spotlight on protection and conservation of biodiversity
First-ever meet by IUCN to outline long-term strategies; to give voice to marginalised communities
Congress promises Rs 72,000 per year minimum income for poor
Calling it the Nyaya scheme, Rahul Gandhi said it will be an extension of UPA government’s flagship MGNREGS
'Relations between non-profits & govt are waning since liberalisation'
In the wake of arrests of 5 human rights activists by Maharashtra police, Down To Earth speaks to activists about what is bringing …
Jharkhand polls: Naxalite-affected areas record high voter turnout in phase 2
Campaigning efforts of the Election Commission of India and political parties behind high voter turnout
Congress manifesto: right to health is next on agenda
Grand old party of India renews some old promises and makes some new ones, but will Congress live up to its promises if it wins a third term?
Land Bill gets new name and many amendments
States get freedom to decide whether land under multi-crop is to be acquired
Environment in elections: Will climate change alter voting dynamics in Ladakh?
Scientists, journalists and others are confident that warning signs in the cold desert & Sonam Wanghchuk’s fast have made environment a …
Chinese parliamentary report slams country’s neglect of air pollution
Report pulls up local officials for their inaction
Divided colours of Maharashtra irrigation scam papers
Truth behind irrigation mess yet to unravel
Over 900 species of animals have become extinct according to latest IUCN Red List
Some 37 per cent of sharks and rays threatened with extinction; Komodo dragon now listed as endangered
West Bengal Panchayat election: Candidates in fray campaign on green issues
Environmentalists welcome trend, but point out slack from mainstream political parties
Day 3 of Indian Science Congress: technologies to curb Ganga river pollution revealed
The tanning industry is not only controlling pollutants, but it is also saving 20 per cent of the operational cost
Plantation land for tourism
President's assent to Kerala Land Reforms Act amendment legalises resorts on plantations, which mostly border sanctuaries
West Bengal staring at COVID-19 spike by end of election season, warn experts
Kolkata and North 24 Parganas worst-hit in ongoing surge of infections
A series of cartoons by our graphic editor
High court declares Singur land Act unconstitutional
Tata Motors welcomes verdict; Mamata says people’s choice will prevail
Indian political parties must prioritise climate change on their manifestos
This would help in mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensure that the country is on a sustainable and resilient path towards a better future
World Meteorological Congress endorses 10-year plan to integrate and scale up climate, health services
Speakers at the 19th World Meteorological Congress also raised concerns over extreme heat and the need to strengthen early warning systems &…
Forest Rights Act to cast its shadow on polling in Himachal Pradesh
A large section of people in the hill state are united in their stand to boycott the elections as successive governments have failed to implement FRA
Why are Wayanad tribals, farmers wary of poll promises?
It seems that tribal leaders, farmers and environmentalists are not impressed with Rahul Gandhi contesting from their constituency