Corruption taint mattered little
People vote in politicians accused in illegal mining activities in Karnataka, Odisha
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 …
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
Pollution boards go slow on green tribunal order to close industries operating without consent
Confusion persists whether small industries having little pollution potential should be closed or not
Sonam Wangchuk is right. All is not well with Ladakh’s glaciers
In October 2021, 31 glacial lakes and water bodies showed an increase in area by 20%, found CSE & DTE’s State of India’s …
Gujarat drops Monsanto's hybrid maize
State was supplying the seeds under brand name Prabal to tribal farmers
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 …
UPA misses opportunity to pass landmark mining Bill
Mining and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Bill set to lapse. Passing it would have led to distribution of mining profits to the tune of Rs …
Industry evades responsibility for heavy metals in cosmetics
Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has refused to accept that their products have toxins
Diabetes drug ban spells trouble for patients, doctors
Experts say pioglitazone difficult to substitute and health ministry has imposed ban without a back up plan
Shah Commission wound up before it could probe illegal mining in Chhattisgarh
As environmental groups appeal against termination of commission, Supreme Court asks government to respond by November 18
Polio cases rattle WHO
Of the 74 cases reported worldwide this year, 59 were from Pakistan. No case in India so far
SC's expert panel says limited iron ore mining can be allowed in Goa
Recommends strong regulatory mechanism should be in place before mining is resumed; industry cheers over possible lifting of one-and-a-half year-…
Green tribunal clears way for OPG power plant in Gujarat
Appeal challenging state EIA authority's decision to amend conditions of environment clearance dismissed
Clearance of OPG thermal power plant under scanner
Petitioner at green tribunal hearing alleges violation of clearance conditions, insufficient environmental impact assessments of OPG Power’…
Change carbon-intensive lifestyles to save Ladakh, Sonam Wangchuk appeals to people
Might consider hunger strike if Ladakh is not protected under the Constitution’ Sixth Schedule, the innovator tells Down To Earth
Probiotics market thrives sans regulations
Indian food safety authority yet to specify deadline for notifying regulations for food products containing 'friendly' microorganisms
Companies fined heavily for mining over limit in Odisha
State authorities send notices to 103 mines
Gujarat’s Sardar Patel statue may face legal hurdle
Activists question authorities over construction of the statue near a wildlife sanctuary without environmental clearance
ASHAs not enough to deliver healthcare to urban poor: study
'Women in urban slums need a basket of healthcare services to meet their needs'
Mining in Goa: damage to the environment greater than loss of revenue
Activists demand assessment of impact of mining on state's environment and communities
Novartis loses patent appeal in landmark suit
Supreme Court upholds amended law that bars patents for insignificant improvements to an existing drug—in this case anti-cancer drug …
RTI uncovers environment ministry flip-flop on Mulund-Thane SEZ
Officials obliged developer and reclassified coastal land to allow project
Coronavirus Update: India records highest single-day testing
Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah tests positive for novel coronavirus
Centre launches MGNREGA 2.0
30 new types of work added to the rural job guarantee scheme list to restore demand for work under UPA's flagship welfare programme