Dream run over

Aparna Pallavi finds out why residents of Goa’s prettiest village cannot wish away mining which they hate

Mining's impact on Bonai's forests, people

The panchayat outrage

It was a vote for self-governance, not self-determination. No panchayat election in the country ever created as much hype as that of Jammu and …

Kind to Cash

A short stop motion that shows all the schemes that a human being (woman) can avil of in her lifetime.    

Heavy metals in cosmetics

Chandra Bhushan, deputy director general at Centre for Science and Environment talks about the growing cosmetic industry and the presence of …

Mines ministry says no to export ban on minerals to check illegal mining

This was the primary recommendation of Shah Commission in its interim report

Centre suspends green clearances to Goa mines

Conditions for restoring clearances not spelt out

SC halts work in 26 mines operating illegally in Odisha

Asks state to consider all mine renewal applications at the earliest and dispose them of within six months

The Gond kingdoms

The first historically recorded Gond kingdoms came up in central India’s hilly region in the 14th and 15th century AD

J&K to get Rs 60,000 crore as BJP-PDP agree on government formation

State allocated maximum amount among 11 revenue deficit states, following recommendations of 14th Finance Commission

Environmental clearance must for removing mine dumps in Goa: Union mines ministry

Transporting mineral-rich reject in large quantities will cause air pollution and its processing will produce waste, says ministry

Goa mine workers take to the streets

Over 100,000 people in the state affected by suspension of mining activity

Where India's water economy stands

Tushaar Shah works at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in Anand and leads the IWMI-Tata water policy programme in India. He …

Introduction of ‘data exclusivity’ in pesticides Bill will affect farmers

Certain clauses in the Bill threaten to delay the entry of affordable generic products in the market

Cabinet clears mineral Act; foreign companies can mine too

Government takes ordinance route to clear Bill, allowing foreign companies to bid for mineral resources

NDA government sets up high level panel to amend green laws

Industry has been complaining that requirements set out under these laws have been hindering economic growth

SC bans transportation of illegally mined ore from Goa

Asks Centre, state to continue with ban on mining in the state

Odisha mining scam: petition in SC seeks closure of illegal mines

As Shah Commission report gets tabled in Parliament, Delhi-based NGO, Common Cause, seeks Supreme Court's intervention for a macro environment …

What compelled people to opt for NOTA this election

In Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal, the total NOTA votes exceeded the victory margin in the constituency

Green concerns become reason for NOTA votes

Over 5.9 million voters, seeking solutions to local environmental and pollution problems, did not favour any candidate

US announces $100 million fund to prepare vulnerable communities in Africa, Asia against disasters

Initiative plans to rope in private sector, civil societies and governments, and use crowd sourcing to find sustainable solutions to build …

Corruption taint mattered little

People vote in politicians accused in illegal mining activities in Karnataka, Odisha

Goa public accounts committee blows the lid off mining scam

Fifteen million tonnes of iron ore extracted and exported from the state illegally in last six years

Mahan coal block dispute before green tribunal

After two-year-long protests, demanding settlement of forest rights prior to mining, residents of Waidhan forest range approach National Green …

Gujarat drops Monsanto's hybrid maize

State was supplying the seeds under brand name Prabal to tribal farmers