SC issues notices to Centre, states to check illegal sand mining
National Legal Services Authority, the petitioner, says rampant sand mining is devastating rivers in the absence of guidelines
Colonies on floodplains of Yamuna, Hindon: green tribunal issues notices to Centre, states
Petition alleges land mafia encroached floodplains in collusion with administration officials
High Court rejects petition challenging functioning of tribal bodies under Fifth Schedule of Constitution
Petitioner to appeal to Supreme Court; says sustained campaign by academia and civil society needed to ensure justice to tribal people
Holy men threaten to boycott next Shahi Snan, general elections
Pass unanimous resolution at Kumbh that only the party that pledges to protect Ganga will get votes
Activists reject Parliament panels's food security bill recommendations
Demand comprehensive legislation for food security and nutrition of all, including vulnerable groups
Tax hike on cigarettes can prevent four million deaths in India: report
ADB report points out that the amount of money spent by the poorest 10 million male smokers on cigarettes a day can actually help them buy 1,400 …
Kudankulam agreement void if it violates Nuclear Liability Act: Supreme Court
Agreement which makes Indian government liable is against law of the land, contends petitioner
Deadly virus triggers fears of SARS-like epidemic
WHO has not declared whether deadly virus, which has caused the death of a Saudi national, is a public health threat
‘People share more personal information with health apps than with doctor’
Smartphone apps are changing the way people manage health. They help people monitor symptoms and tailor treatment accordingly. But the data …
Centre returns Plachimada tribunal bill
Seeks explanation from Kerala government after Coca-Cola questions validity of the bill under its consideration
Ratnagiri protests clearance to Jaitapur power park
Expert panel gives conditional approval, but environmentalists tout it as a façade
Widespread protests near Tehri
Residents are angry after increase in the dam’s water level led to landslides and subsequent house collapse
Delhi imposes blanket ban on plastic carry bags
Earlier ban was only partial and had little effect on manufacturers
Proposal to airlift Bhopal waste to Germany in jeopardy
GIZ says its reputation at stake after details of proposal were leaked in German media
Goa tightens monitoring of mining business
New rules for mineral ore transportation come into force from August 15
2012 a drought year, accepts government
Met department delayed fresh monsoon forecast for a fortnight. El Nino is active
Five arrested in connection with tiger poaching in Tadoba Andhari reserve
Forest officials employed known poachers to guard waterholes
Novel strain of coronavirus can pass from person to person: WHO
18 people infected with the virus died
Failure to use funds behind Gujarat’s child malnutrition problem
Gujarat fails to use funds for mother, child nutrition
Lakhipur-Bhanga stretch of Barak river declared 6th national waterway
Budgetary support of Rs 123 crore for infrastructure on the stretch in Assam
Waste-to-energy plants to get a boost, says Chidambaram
Scheme to encourage cities, municipalities to set up such projects to get encouragement
Private firms show no interest in Chhattigarh's invite to set up diagnostic facilities in tribal and remote areas
Government invites fresh bids after modifying request for proposal
US proposes healthy menu for school canteens to curb childhood obesity
Fried chips, snack cakes, nachos and mozzarella sticks among prohibited food items
People demand food security at protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar
Inflation making food out of reach for many, say demonstrators
Antelope attack
Farmers and government are at wit’s end in Bihar as neelgais' rampage continues