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In Himachal Pradesh, a Himalayan tragedy thanks to warped 'development'

July 04, 2025 3:54 pm

Disasters year after year illustrate the need for a Commission of Enquiry that takes people along

Protect whatever is left of Aravallis, combat illegal mining, environmental group urges Haryana government

June 01, 2025 12:35 pm

The report by People for Aravallis emphasised the need to find alternative sources for construction materials, provide compensation to those affected by mining pollution, and implement initiatives to restore native plant species and revive dried-up rivers in Haryana.

'Pathway for asiatic elephants and tigers': Bombay HC asks Maharashtra, Centre to declare Sawantwadi-Dodamarg corridor ‘Ecologically Sensitive’

April 18, 2024 9:46 pm

The Bombay High Court also expressed concerns over large-scale felling of trees and directed interim orders restraining the same in the corridor. It asked the authorities to create a task force to ensure the corridor does not suffer ecological damage.

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The 360° UPSC Debate| Himalayan States: Environmental concerns vs development

August 23, 2023 9:35 pm

The occurrence of recent disasters such as landslides, rains, cloudbursts, and the subsidence in Joshimath in the Himalayan States has highlighted the imperative of prioritising environmental preservation over development. However, there is an ongoing debate on whether environmental concerns be traded for development in Himalayan states?

Major landslide at Irsalkarwadi Khalapur in Raigad,.

Raigad landslide brings back focus on Madhav Gadgil report on Western Ghats: What it recommended

August 03, 2023 11:18 am

The Madhav Gadgil report recommended the establishment of a Western Ghats Ecology Authority under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, as a professional body to manage the ecology of the region and to ensure its sustainable development.

Explained: Why is Karnataka opposing Centre's draft eco-sensitive area norms for Western Ghats?

July 15, 2022 9:03 am

The Union Environment Ministry’s latest draft notification on Ecologically Sensitive Areas in the Western Ghats is facing stiff opposition in Karnataka. What does it say, and what is Karnataka's stand on the matter?

Panel to look into proposal on dumping inert waste in Bhatti mines

March 06, 2021 6:09 am

Officials said SDMC is seeking permission to dump this material in 3 former mining pits in the sanctuary and one outside it.

Western Ghats draft notification spares 3,000 sq km in Kerala

March 19, 2014 12:57 am

The Working Group had identified approximately 37 per cent of Western Ghats, 59,940 sq km of natural landscape of the hills, as ecologically sensitive.

About 65 villages get eco-sensitive tag in south Gujarat

November 17, 2013 3:20 am

The highest number of villages about 40 are in Dangs district.

Patna, Oct 5 (ANI): Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi pose for a picture with showing index fingers during a Press Conference on review of poll preparedness for forthcoming Assembly Elections in Bihar, in Patna, on Sunday (ANI Photo).

Bihar to vote in two phases on Nov 6 and 11; shortest Assembly polls in over two decades

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Bihar will hold a two-phase election on November 6 and 11, with results declared on November 14. Shorter polling schedules have become a trend in the state, with the last three Assembly elections having fewer phases. The ruling NDA government will face competition from RJD and Congress, while a new party may join the race.

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