Centre eases green norms to expedite coal mining projects

Projects can now move forward even in the absence of final clearance

Odisha DMF's budget allocation lacks focus on health, other basic services

Mining-affected people in Kendujhar district will get only Rs 5 crore for basic health facilities, while Rs 4 crore will be spent on a …

Soren demands Rs 4,000 crore dues from Coal India Limited

Maharatna company has not renewed mining leases in Jharkhand for over a decade

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (December 20, 2022)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal  

Odisha authorises second and subsequent renewal of mine leases

Decision meant to help steel and aluminum companies facing raw material shortage

People's power

Farmers in Chhattisgarh's coal-rich Gare village have floated a company to assert their rights over natural resources and resist land acquisiton …

Centre suspends green clearances to Goa mines

Conditions for restoring clearances not spelt out

Rajasthan High Court quashes state mining policy favouring masonry stone miners

Petitioners allege loss of public revenue because of discriminatory policy