MoEF's clearance must for mining minor minerals, too: Supreme Court
Forest bench expresses concern over environmental damage caused by stone and sand mining
Indian government to introduce a Bill to unlock CAMPA funds
States had been demanding the release of more funds from CAMPA
Tourism in Jarawa buffer, officially
Andaman administration to remove legal hurdles to allow small commercial activities
Gram sabha to be consulted on Vedanta's mining project, says SC
Apex court gives Sterlite, OMCL three months to submit project proposal to affected gram sabhas
Jarawas: to protect or not
Government’s expert panel against bringing the tribe into the mainstream
Supreme Court bans tourism in core tiger habitats
Court slaps fine of Rs 10,000 each on states that have not notified buffer zone around tiger reserves even after the deadline for it was extended …
Apex court allows NMDC to operate mines in Bellary
Private mining to remain suspended
SC orders Centre to appoint regulator for giving green clearances to projects
Order comes at a time when government was trying to project an industry-friendly image; petroleum minister Moily, who now has additional charge …
Supreme Court bans tourism in Jarawa reserve
Turns down plea of Andaman administration to allow limited tourism and small government guest houses in buffer zone
Supreme Court strikes down Section 66A, IT Act
Apex court call the provision in Information Technology Act as infringement of fundamental right of citizens to seek information
Deer don’t need more space
Uttarakhand says extending sanctuary will hamper development
Orissa wants stay on Polavaram
State says environment ministry’s approval overreaches apex court
Centre set to dilute tribal rights over forestland
Affidavit filed in Vedanta case says government can acquire forests in public interest by ‘extinguishing’ tribal rights
Wildlife tour operators, resorts to shell out conservation fee
Fund so collected will be spent on conserving forests, managing human-wildlife conflict and generating livelihood for local communities
Afforestation wages in cash
Chhattisgarh violates Supreme Court order
SC orders land compensation
Recognizes rights of people affected by Narmada canals
National Green Tribunal to hear all environmental cases: Supreme Court
Apex court order may create problems for the already understaffed and overworked tribunal
Tourism to be prohibited in Jarawa reserve
Cabinet approves regulation declaring five km reserved area inhabited by the aboriginal tribe as buffer zone
Eco-tourism guidelines submitted in court misleading: MoEF panel members
Request minister’s intervention on eve of hearing in Supreme Court
Unhappy Bani
March of real estate threatens one of the last patches of native Aravalli forest near Delhi
Dhamra port on mangrove land
Odisha government insists port is on wasteland
MoEF pulled up for flip-flop on tiger tourism
Government more worried about commercial activities being hit than safety of tigers: Supreme Court
Supreme Court questions legality of National Board for Wildlife under Narendra Modi
Bars newly constituted board from taking fresh decisions
MoEF opposes CEC’s recommendation on eco-sensitive zones
Says its recommendation to reduce the size of safety zones for wildlife unscientific
Non-existent check post
National Green Tribunal fails to start, project clearances continue