India’s Forest cover increases slightly
Andalib Akhter / NEW DELHI India’s total forest cover increased by mere 0.2 per cent in the last two years, revealed the State of Forest Report 2017, released by the…
Last 3 years hottest on record: UN Weather Agency
WEB DESK United Nations weather agency has said that the last three years were the hottest on record, underscoring the dramatic warming of the planet. World Meteorological Organization said, consolidated…
Govt to launch clean air campaign from February 10 in Delhi
AMN / NEW DELHI Government will launch a clean air campaign from 10th of next month for clean air in Delhi. Chairing a meeting on mitigation of air pollution in…
Constructions to be prohibited within 50 mts from Ganga in hilly areas: NGT
AMN / NEW DELHI Modifying its earlier order, the National Green Tribunal, NGT has said that construction activities will be prohibited within 50 metres from the edge of river Ganga…
Amarnath shrine not declared as silent zone, Clarifies NGT
AMN The green tribunal headed by chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar said the only restriction is that devotees will maintain silence in front of Shivlinga, not applicable to any other part.…
NGT declares Amarnath cave shrine ‘silence zone’
AMN National Green Tribunal, NGT Wednesday declared Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas as a silence zone and prohibited religious offerings beyond the entry point. The NGT said that…
NGT pulls up Delhi govt over air pollution
AMN / NEW DELHI The National Green Tribunal today came down heavily on the Delhi government for not filing a comprehensive action plan on ways to deal with severe air…
UN chief calls for redouble efforts to respond to climate shocks
AMN Amid the growing impact of climate change around the world, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the global community to redouble efforts to help countries respond to…
Govt issues advisory to states about harmful effects of straw burning
AMN / NEW DELHI The Agriculture Ministry has issued an advisory to the state governments to create awareness among the farmers about the harmful effects of straw burning. The Ministry,…
NGT bans all construction work in Delhi-NCR
AMN National Green Tribunal NGT banned today construction and industrial activities in Delhi-NCR till Tuesday.It directed that no trucks from outside or within Delhi will be permitted to transport any…