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Rare Black-Necked Cranes Sighted In Ladakh
The black-necked cranes that breed in the Himalayas are listed in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, thereby giving them the highest degree of protection.
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Coastal Cities "Not Doing Enough" To Adapt To Climate Change, Study Shows
Coastal cities are not doing enough to adapt to climate change, taking too long and implementing insufficient measures, according to a major study published this week.
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"Improper": Forest Secretary On Delhi Ministers' Panel Over Tree Cutting
In an act of defiance, the principal secretary of Environment and Forest department has questioned the formation of a fact finding committee of the Delhi government ministers over cutting of trees in Ridge area, claiming it violated rules and could
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Earth Day 2023: Experts List "Simple Acts" To Protect Health Of The Planet
Earth Day this year follows weeks of extreme weather with temperatures hitting a record 45.4 degrees Celsius in Thailand and another punishing heatwave in India.
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Vivo India Probe Should Be in Accordance With Law, Regulations, Chinese Foreign Ministry Says
China has expressed hope that the ongoing investigation of Vivo India in a money laundering case by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) would be conducted in accordance with the law and regulations, providing a "fair" and "non-discriminatory" business environment to China’s firms. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian stated on Wednesday th...
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Centre Proposes Forest Conservation Act Amendments, Exemptions On Land Clearance
The Environment Ministry has proposed to amend the Forest Conservation Act to do away with the requirement of prior government approval for the development of border infrastructure on forest land.
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Watch - "Time To Act Is Now": Maharashtra's Aaditya Thackrey At Global Citizen Live
Maharashtra Environment Minister Aaditya Thackrey on Sunday addressed Global Citizen Live - - the international event on climate change - - and urged the state to take up immediate measures to safeguard the environment.
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How Eco-Friendly And Sustainability Are More Than Buzzwords For The Indian Beauty Industry In 2021
On World Environment Day 2021, we strive to find out how the beauty industry is cleaning up its act
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Tigress Avni's Killing: Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice Over Reward
The Supreme Court today issued a contempt notice to nine persons, mostly Maharashtra government officials, in connection with the killing of Avni, an adult tigress, in Maharashtra in 2018. While the court sought evidence to confirm whether or not the big cat was a man-eater, its notification demanded answers on the reward given out for the act in v...
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Delhi Police Withdraws Anti-Terror Notice Sent To Environmental Movement
After the Indian arm of Swedish activist Greta Thunberg's environmental movement, Fridays for Future, was sent a notice by Delhi Police's cyber cell, invoking terror related charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, the police has now claimed that they are withdrawing the notice and that it was sent "mistakenly".
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China Urges 'Fair' Treatment After France Restricts Huawei
China urged France Monday to guarantee a "fair and just" environment for its companies after Paris decided to restrict licenses for telecom operators using 5G technology from Huawei.
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Vijay Goel Cycles To Parliament With Placard On Citizenship Amendment Act
BJP lawmaker Vijay Goel said that people are playing politics on the roads. I would like to say that don't pollute the environment on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
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Ships Entering Indian Waters Subjected To Environmental Laws: Green Court
There is lack of effective monitoring of air pollution caused by ships entering Indian Maritime Zone, the National Green Tribunal has observed and said that vessels entering Indian waters are subject to environmental laws.
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Kerala Government Bans Single-Use Plastic From January 2020: Report
The Kerala government today decided to ban single-use-plastic products from January one.
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Prakash Javadekar Reviews Steps Taken By Delhi, Neighbours To Reduce Pollution
Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar today reviewed the steps being taken by Delhi and neighboring states to combat air pollution, while urging their governments to stop blaming each other and start acting in synergy.
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Rare Black-Necked Cranes Sighted In Ladakh
The black-necked cranes that breed in the Himalayas are listed in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, thereby giving them the highest degree of protection.
-
Coastal Cities "Not Doing Enough" To Adapt To Climate Change, Study Shows
Coastal cities are not doing enough to adapt to climate change, taking too long and implementing insufficient measures, according to a major study published this week.
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"Improper": Forest Secretary On Delhi Ministers' Panel Over Tree Cutting
In an act of defiance, the principal secretary of Environment and Forest department has questioned the formation of a fact finding committee of the Delhi government ministers over cutting of trees in Ridge area, claiming it violated rules and could
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Earth Day 2023: Experts List "Simple Acts" To Protect Health Of The Planet
Earth Day this year follows weeks of extreme weather with temperatures hitting a record 45.4 degrees Celsius in Thailand and another punishing heatwave in India.
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Vivo India Probe Should Be in Accordance With Law, Regulations, Chinese Foreign Ministry Says
China has expressed hope that the ongoing investigation of Vivo India in a money laundering case by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) would be conducted in accordance with the law and regulations, providing a "fair" and "non-discriminatory" business environment to China’s firms. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian stated on Wednesday th...
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Centre Proposes Forest Conservation Act Amendments, Exemptions On Land Clearance
The Environment Ministry has proposed to amend the Forest Conservation Act to do away with the requirement of prior government approval for the development of border infrastructure on forest land.
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Watch - "Time To Act Is Now": Maharashtra's Aaditya Thackrey At Global Citizen Live
Maharashtra Environment Minister Aaditya Thackrey on Sunday addressed Global Citizen Live - - the international event on climate change - - and urged the state to take up immediate measures to safeguard the environment.
-
How Eco-Friendly And Sustainability Are More Than Buzzwords For The Indian Beauty Industry In 2021
On World Environment Day 2021, we strive to find out how the beauty industry is cleaning up its act
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Tigress Avni's Killing: Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice Over Reward
The Supreme Court today issued a contempt notice to nine persons, mostly Maharashtra government officials, in connection with the killing of Avni, an adult tigress, in Maharashtra in 2018. While the court sought evidence to confirm whether or not the big cat was a man-eater, its notification demanded answers on the reward given out for the act in v...
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Delhi Police Withdraws Anti-Terror Notice Sent To Environmental Movement
After the Indian arm of Swedish activist Greta Thunberg's environmental movement, Fridays for Future, was sent a notice by Delhi Police's cyber cell, invoking terror related charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, the police has now claimed that they are withdrawing the notice and that it was sent "mistakenly".
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China Urges 'Fair' Treatment After France Restricts Huawei
China urged France Monday to guarantee a "fair and just" environment for its companies after Paris decided to restrict licenses for telecom operators using 5G technology from Huawei.
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Vijay Goel Cycles To Parliament With Placard On Citizenship Amendment Act
BJP lawmaker Vijay Goel said that people are playing politics on the roads. I would like to say that don't pollute the environment on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
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Ships Entering Indian Waters Subjected To Environmental Laws: Green Court
There is lack of effective monitoring of air pollution caused by ships entering Indian Maritime Zone, the National Green Tribunal has observed and said that vessels entering Indian waters are subject to environmental laws.
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Kerala Government Bans Single-Use Plastic From January 2020: Report
The Kerala government today decided to ban single-use-plastic products from January one.
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Prakash Javadekar Reviews Steps Taken By Delhi, Neighbours To Reduce Pollution
Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar today reviewed the steps being taken by Delhi and neighboring states to combat air pollution, while urging their governments to stop blaming each other and start acting in synergy.
