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Unchecked urbanisation, waste dumping: Study warns of ‘invited disaster’ as khadi floods threaten half of Surat
An action research report, “Invited Disaster: Khadi Floods in Surat City”, published by two civil rights groups, Paryavaran Suraksha Samiti and the People's Union for Civil Liberties, Surat, states...
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
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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!
Environmental experts blame growing pollution, while Kolis claim a negligent administration
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
Nearly 20 days later, MoEFCC shares FCA proposal in regional languages
While the amendment proposal is now available in local languages, the Ministry states it stands by the English interpretation
Dilution of environmental laws, a persistent tactic: AIUFWP
Prior to the changes in the Forest (Conservation) Act, the AIUFWP reminded that the MoEFCC had also resorted to similar changes in the draft EIA 2020 notification
Forest Conservation Act: GoI suggests fundamental changes Act, despite widespread objections
The changes recommended by the MoEFCC nullify many environmental clearances required for non-forest activities by private organisations; gov't extends deadline to Nov 1
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