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A people on the brink: The fight to protect the Shompen of Great Nicobar
India’s tribal communities have long lived at the margins of society, shaped by histories of displacement, fragile livelihoods and limited access to essential services. Among them, the Particularly Vulnerable...
Withdraw virtual clearance given to two projects in Goa’s wildlife sanctuary: NAPM
The two projects – a highway and a transmission line were given environmental clearance and are set to affect the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats and Bhagawan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary
Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh oppose Centre’s move allowing commercial coal mining
While Jharkhand has moved the Supreme Court, Chhattisgarh has written a letter to Centre addressing the issue
Commercial Mining, not a boon but a curse: Jharkhand & Central India
Serious concerns about the commercialisation/privatisation of coal mines located on Adivasi lands
Pollution Control Board Assam issues closure notice to Oil India Limited over Baghjan fire
Oil India Limited has said that it will challenge the closure notice in the Guwahati HC
Baghjan oil well continues to spew fire; affected families yet to receive compensation
While the fire at the periphery has been doused, the fire at the mouth of the well continues to damage the environment
Environmentalists decry revival of controversial Athirappilly Hydel Project by Kerala G’ovt
It has been reported that the project violates FRA norms and is set to adversely impact the ecology and tribal communities in the region
Sardar Sarovar Dam and the denial of Adivasi rights
This is the first of a three-part series on the rights of Adivasis affected by the Sardar Sarovar Dam, the deleterious environmental impact of the decades old project, and the failure in proper relief and rehabilitation
More on Assam’s Ecological Disaster, retd scientist Saikia speaks of Govt ignoring scientific advice against drilling at Tinsukhia
Assam’s Asomiya Pratidin interviews a retired scientist with OIL who speaks of his report against drilling being ignored by the political executive; will the GOI accept liability for the destruction of natural reserves at Tinsukhia, Assam?
NGT imposes 25 crore interim penalty in Dahej chemical factory blast incident: Gujarat
The Tribunal has held the company strictly and absolutely liable for the damage caused to life and environment
Assam: Fourteen days later massive fire breaks out at oil well in Baghjan oilfield
The oil well operated by Oil India Limited had a blowout on May 27 after which it was continuously spewing harmful condensate in the environment, affecting animals, livestock and human habitation
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