Environment

NEW DELHI: The Tiger Strike Force and Forest Department have successfully apprehended three poachers in connection with the death of a tiger in the Banspani forest which is in the Banapur Range. These arrested individuals are Kailash Korku, Pinta, and Ram Ratan, hailing from Banspani village.   The accused admitted to setting up an electric […]

NEW DELHI: The Gauhati High Court has issued notices to the Centre, the Assam government, and 12 others concerning the de-notification of the Garbhanga Wildlife Sanctuary (GWS) on the outskirts of Guwahati. A bench comprising Justices Kalyan Rai Surana and Susmita Phukan Khaund issued the notices on December 11 while hearing two public interest litigations […]

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has extended the deadline for Uttar Pradesh to present a comprehensive sewage management plan for the upcoming 2025 Mahakumbh festival. Scheduled from January 13 to February 26 in Prayagraj, the event necessitates significant efforts to prevent sewage discharge into the Ganga and Yamuna rivers.   NGT Chairperson Justice […]

NEW DELHI: In a significant step towards addressing climate change challenges Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati in collaboration with IIT Mandi and the Centre for Study of Science, Technology, and Policy (CSTEP), Bengaluru has released the report “District-Level Climate Risk Assessment for India: Mapping Flood and Drought Risks Using IPCC Framework.” This comprehensive report highlights […]

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of considering the religious sentiments of pilgrims visiting temples in tiger habitats while also protecting the sanctuary. The Court directed the Rajasthan government to form a committee to address the concerns of devotees visiting a temple within the Sariska Tiger Reserve before phasing out private vehicle movement […]