environmental clearance

New Delhi, March 28 Activists have claimed that the Uttar Pradesh government has not established a mechanism for brick kiln operators to obtain environmental clearance, despite having issued an order mandating it over three months ago.On December 16, 2025, the state government enacted an order...

New Delhi, March 25 The grant of "prior" environmental clearances to projects is not merely a formality, but a substantive safeguard, and the principle of "polluter pays" must not be reduced to "pollute and pay," the Supreme Court was told on Wednesday.These submissions were made before a...

New Delhi, March 25 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met a delegation of tribal leaders from the Great Nicobar Island, who are opposing the Great Nicobar project, and assured them that he would raise their concerns in Parliament and visit the islands to see the situation firsthand.Sharing a video...

New Delhi, March 24 The National Green Tribunal has constituted a committee to investigate the extent of alleged illegal mining in the Yamuna riverbed in two villages in Shamli district of Uttar Pradesh.The green body was hearing a plea alleging that a private entity, M/S Yamuna Mines, had...

Mumbai, March 23 – Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule told the Legislative Assembly on Monday that illegal mining is rampant in the state and will be immediately shut down. He also announced that a comprehensive mapping (digital survey) of all mines across the state will be...

Chennai, March 18 – A proposed highway corridor that would cut through the ecologically fragile Sengottai (Aryankavu) Gap in the southern Western Ghats has raised concerns among conservationists, who warn that the project could disrupt a vital wildlife corridor and exacerbate landslide risks in...

Shillong, March 14 Authorities in West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya banned the operation of unauthorized brick kilns on Saturday, citing concerns over air pollution and health risks to workers and local residents.The order was issued by District Magistrate Vibhor Aggarwal, who said that...

New Delhi, March 10 India has made significant progress in climate protection with a "whole-of-government" approach adopted by the Narendra Modi-led government, Union minister Bhupender Yadav said, asserting that the number of protected areas and wildlife reserves has increased substantially...

New Delhi, March 10 The Ministry of Environment has proposed the creation of a separate body to expedite the process of issuing environmental clearances in states, according to officials.The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has issued a draft notification to...

NHPC Limited developed the 390 MW Dulhasti Power Station through financing via equity and loans or market borrowings, the Centre informed Parliament.In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha to a question raised by Member of Parliament Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo, Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik...

Jamshedpur, March 7 The Singhbhum Chamber of Commerce and Industry staged a protest at Postal Park here on Saturday to protest the stalled construction of an airport at Dhalbhumgarh in East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand.Traders, industrialists, social organizations, and local residents...

Jammu, February 27 The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday directed strict enforcement of e-challans at crusher units, mandatory GPS tracking of all vehicles transporting mining material, and implementation of the “one parchi–one load” rule to curb illegal mining across the Union territory...

Kozhikode (Kerala), February 24 The Centre has granted final approval for the Rs 2,134.5-crore Anakkampoyil–Kalladi–Meppadi tunnel road project in Kerala, which is considered one of the state's flagship infrastructure ventures.The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has...

New Delhi, February 23 In a major relief for the mining sector, the government has exempted the recycling of tailings within existing mine leases from the requirement of fresh environmental clearances (EC), according to sources.This move, aimed at promoting sustainable practices and reducing...

Korba (Chhattisgarh), February 22 Coal India's Gevra mine will become the world's top coal-producing mine next year by achieving an output of 63 million tonnes, surpassing US mines, a top official said on Sunday.The Gevra mine, operated by South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL), a subsidiary of...

Guwahati, February 20 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Barak Valley on March 14 to inaugurate the Rs 22,000-crore expressway connecting Guwahati and Silchar.The expressway will enable travel between Guwahati and Silchar in...

New Delhi, February 17 The National Green Tribunal's approval of the Great Nicobar project is disappointing and unfortunate, and may have disastrous ecological impacts, according to environmental enthusiasts.The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday cleared the proposed International...

New Delhi, February 17 The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has approved the proposed International Container Transhipment Terminal in Great Nicobar Island, stating that adequate safeguards have been provided in the environmental clearance (EC) conditions.The eastern zonal bench of Kolkata...

New Delhi, February 16 The Congress on Monday termed the National Green Tribunal's approval of the Great Nicobar project as "deeply disappointing," saying there is clear evidence that the project will have "disastrous ecological impacts."A six-member special bench of the National Green...

Shillong, February 15 Shillong MP Ricky A J Syngkon has sought an immediate halt to the environmental clearance process for a proposed integrated cement plant in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, highlighting his concerns regarding the project.In a letter to Union Minister for...