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Stop destruction of Himalayas, potential desertification of Gangetic plain, compensate Himalayan states for climate control, carbon capture etc.: Former Civil Servants
Can the country afford the destruction of the Himalayas and do our Himalayan states need help? North India and its Gangetic plain would not survive without the forests, the glaciers and rivers that originate from Himachal, Kashmir and Uttarakhand, and would soon become a desert: these rivers sustain a population of almost 400 million people. It is time that the 16th Finance Commission, follows what was begun in the 12th Finance Commission, and disburses a Green Bonus commensurate to steps taken for ecology and sustainability
Palghar Adivasis decry ecologically-dangerous infrastructural projects
Tribals demanded that the state government invest in strengthening existing infrastructure rather than building new modes of transport
Air pollution: Is Delhi heading towards “pollution control” lockdown?
SC pulls up the state government, asks for a plan of action; Delhi orders work from home policy, ban on construction sites, no schools for a week
No Koli voices in the planning of coastal road project: Mumbai’s fisherfolk
Worli’s Koli community appeals to the BMC to heed the request of a wider navigation span
Delhi skies 50 shades of grey, AQI over 500
The national capital’s air quality index is in ‘severe’ zone post-Diwali; may not improve until Sunday evening
COP-26: India refuses to sign UK’s deforestation declaration!
The word “trade” mentioned in interconnected areas sustainability falls under the WTO says the India representative
Withdraw FCA proposed amendments: WPSS
The paper does not address pressing issues like climate crisis, zoonotic diseases and desirable involvement of tribals in forest governance
Was Disha Ravi put in jail for nothing?
Sources from Delhi Police have reportedly said that since they have failed to receive any information from Zoom and Google, they might soon file a final report; which most likely indicates a closure report. However, these claims have been denied by Delhi Police.
Mass fish deaths in Airoli’s holding ponds!
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Identify and disconnect industrial wastewater connections polluting Sabarmati river: Gujarat HC
Following a detailed report by the JTF alleging negligence and inefficiency in STPs, Gujarat High court issues multiple orders for the Ahmedabad administration
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