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