2024 Lok Sabha Elections

Legal battle over Garbhanga Sanctuary: High Court issues notice over de-notification

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 […]

NGT extends deadline for 2025 ‘Mahakumbh’ sewage management plan

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 […]

51 Indian districts at Very High risk for floods, droughts: IIT Report

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 […]

Supreme Court balances religious sentiments and conservation in Sariska Tiger Reserve

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 […]

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway with wildlife corridor nears completion

NEW DELHI: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced on Friday that the Delhi-Dehradun expressway which is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities to just two hours will be completed within the next three months. Currently, the journey between Delhi to Dehradun takes five to six hours. Addressing a media event Nitin Gadkari also […]