Virtual coast guard

Non-profits develop web application to monitor haphazard development along Indian coastline

1,620.361 ha of discontent

Special economic zones and sit-ins. Mega-projects and marches. Public-private partnerships and pitched battles. Precociously, because they are …

Why ‘climate refugees’ in this Kerala village don’t want schools to reopen

The pandemic came as a blessing in disguise for the fisherfolk of Valiyathura

POSCO unplugged

Sayantan Bera travels to Jagatsinghpur in Odisha to find that villagers labeled ‘pro’ POSCO do not have a choice otherwise

Deep waters

Puducherry's plans for a new port have prompted unprecedented protests. Allegations of a huge land grab facilitated by procedural violations and …

POSCO clearance illegal: activists

Say the claims made by Odisha government are barefaced lies

In court

Right of way

POSCO gets final approval

Environment ministry endorses state government’s claim that there are no forest rights to be settled in the project area

Port workers in Gujarat protest move to privatise four ports

Notice to Mundra for flouting laws

Environment ministry asks to reply within 15 days why the clearance should not be revoked

Thermal Power projects threaten Ratnagiri's Alphonso mangoes

Right of way

An upcoming port at Dhamra was cited as the reason for the endangered Olive Ridley turtles giving the Gahirmatha beach a miss last year. This year,…

Tarballs on India’s west coast: A tale of shifting responsibilities

Tarballs are hazardous to human life and marine biodiversity 

Goa tightens monitoring of mining business

New rules for mineral ore transportation come into force from August 15

In court

Letters

Adani project in Mundra has violated environmental norms: MoEF committee report

Report recommends reform of coastal zone regulations, establishment of environment restoration fund

Rs 200 crore fine on Adanis for Mundra misdeeds

Environment minister approves report on violations by the company, including destruction of mangroves and blocking of creeks in the region 

POSCO gets green signal

Environment ministry goes soft on South Korean steel giant POSCO

Police launch probe against Puducherry port developer

Move follows letter from Union home ministry pointing out fraud committed by the private developer, Subhash Projects

Gujarat High Court orders shut down of 12 manufacturing units in Mundra SEZ

Earlier court order halting construction without environment clearance was being ignored

Public hearing exposes shortcomings in Adani’s proposed ship recycling facility at Mundra

Company fails to satisfactorily answer public queries

Natural highways

The aviation sector is struggling for survival, while roadways and railways are bleeding the treasury dry. Inland navigation is economical and …

Living on the edge

Coastal South Asia is fragile and vulnerable to climate change impacts. Yet, governments are setting up industries, ports and promoting tourism …