Expenditure by Ministry of Cooperation jumped to 57% from 6% in just a month
The Union ministry spent Rs 136 crore in 10 months till January 31, 2023; then Rs 377 crore by February 24, finds a Parliamentary Standing …
Will intensify protest: Farmer leaders reject Union govt draft seeking to break deadlock
Farmer unions call for major countrywide protest December 14; blocking of Delhi-Jaipur Highway, Yamuna Expressway by December 12
SC allows e-auction of Goa's iron ore stocks mined prior to ban
About 11.48 million tonnes of iron ore worth Rs 6,600 crore is lying in various mine lease areas and jetties; money realised will go to …
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
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 10, 2022)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Goa mine workers take to the streets
Over 100,000 people in the state affected by suspension of mining activity
Supreme Court to probe illegal mining in Odisha
Hearing on plea to stay illegal mining to be taken up next Monday. Petitioners argue that the illegally recovered wealth from the miners should …
West Bengal polls: What’s in it for Adivasis and forest dwellers?
For political parties, tribal votes matter more than including tribal concerns in their political agenda.
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
SC bans transportation of illegally mined ore from Goa
Asks Centre, state to continue with ban on mining in the state
Jammu and Kashmir: District Development Councils trigger fears of dilution of grassroots democracy
Local leaders say it is an attempt to deny a genuine political voice to the people of the region
‘Save Yamuna’ activists call off protest
Say senior BJP leaders, including Home Minister Rajnath Singh and party president Amit Shah, have promised to take action within two months
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
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 …
Beauty and the beast
Cosmetics in India are tainted with toxic heavy metals, shows a study by Delhi-based non-profit Centre for Science and Environment. It’s …
US scientists engineer stem cells capable of killing cancer
cells killed cancer cells by secreting toxins, without harming healthy cells
Pharma lobby obtains stay on Centre’s drug price control order
Drug manufacturers also trying to scuttle government’s drug pricing policy
State mining departments turn tech-savvy to track mineral ores
Odisha takes lead, sets up robust system to monitor minerals produced and transported
Ministry of mines set to expand iron ore mining
More contribution to GDP now on agenda. Sector crucial for propelling growth in backward states, says CII
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
Supreme Court allows resumption of mining in Goa
Order follows committee report suggesting extraction up to 20 million tonnes of iron ore be permitted, subject to an adequate regulatory …
No cap on iron mining in Odisha
Centre rejects Shah Commission recommendation, says it would upset industry