As told to Parliament (December 23, 2022): India building 11 nuclear power reactors with 8,700 MW capacity
India currently has 22 nuclear reactors with an installed nuclear power capacity of 6,780 megawatts, Jitendra Singh tells Rajya Sabha
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 12, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 29, 2019)
Demolish illegal structures on Yamuna, Hindon flood plains, says green tribunal
Passes injunction to prevent illegal structures from being built along Yamuna flood plain in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh
New plan, old problem
The proposed Sewerage Master Plan 2031 that promises to end Delhi's drainage troubles underestimates the wastewater volume of the city
North India Deluge 2023: Yamuna crosses warning mark in Delhi amid heavy rain in upper catchment
The water level is anticipated to rise to 205.5 metres between 10 am and 12 noon on July 11, crossing the danger mark of 205.33 metres
Has COVID-19 lockdown really helped Yamuna health in Delhi?
Domestic sewage comprises 80% of pollution load and continues to get discharged into the river
Art of gobbling up Yamuna floodplain
Without proper mapping and a plan for its acceptable use, no one can prevent the Yamuna floodplain from being gobbled up
Why 700 litres free water daily may remain a far cry for Delhi
Arvind Kejriwal has kept his promise to Delhi by announcing the supply of 20 kilolitres a month (almost 700 litres a day) of free water for city …
Wars, speeches and land
On May 6, 2011 three employees of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation were held hostage by villagers from Bhatta and Parsual in …
National Green Tribunal stays covering of drains in South Delhi
Orders setting up of an expert panel to deliberate whether drains should be covered or not
Colonies on floodplains of Yamuna, Hindon: green tribunal issues notices to Centre, states
Petition alleges land mafia encroached floodplains in collusion with administration officials
Urbanisation in India: We must reimagine how our cities are planned
The recent floods in North India serve as a stark reminder to prioritise sustainable urban planning and drainage infrastructure
Agencies working towards making Haiderpur wetland in west UP a Ramsar site
Haidepur is significant as it supports rich biodiversity, offers livelihood opportunities for locals
Extreme rainfall in June may lead to longer flood duration in India, warn experts
A weak monsoon cycle, coupled with extreme and excessive rainfall, has caused flash floods in India
As told to Parliament (February 9, 2023): Land subsidence in Joshimath very old issue, claims power minister
In response to another question asked this week, the minister said Tapovan-Vishnugad Hydro Electric Project is far away from the site where …
What drains mean to cities
Reviving stormwater drains is the only way to protect cities from water-logging during monsoons
Dilli's world class pretensions exposed
At the outset, I wish to express my profound sense of shock and sadness at Sunita Narain’s unfortunate accident. I continue to pray and …
Fishy deaths
The mystery of large-scale fish fatalities in the Yamuna near Agra and the conflicting official theoriesA report by Prabhanjan Verma
Poison river
Mythology has named Yamuna after the sister of Yama, the Hindu God of death. With the presence of toxic pesticides and chemicals in the river, …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 29, 2020)
10 reasons why Sri Sri Ravishankar should not be conducting the World Culture Festival on the Yamuna floodplain
The activity cannot be termed as a benign activity and shall have a permanent footprint on the floodplain, say experts
'Give people viable option'
Activists, spiritual leaders and officials say ban on idol immersions in rivers and lakes can work only if people are offered alternatives
Bhakti divide in Brajbhoomi
Disagreement is brewing among Krishna's devotees in Vrindavan. While some want to show their love for the god by building temples, others serve …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 6, 2020)