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Sowmiya Ashok
Sowmiya Ashok, a former Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, is now an independent journalist based in Chennai. She reports on China, politics and the environment. She tweets @sowmiyashok
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NGT puts Delhi’s odd-even on hold, says scheme not effectiveSubscriber Only
November 11, 2017 05:00 IST
The green tribunal said that it will have a special sitting on Saturday to allow the Delhi government to convince it of the merits of the scheme and asked it to be ready with answers.
Sat, Nov 11, 2017
Amid clamour to save Delhi, many cities with worse air quality are forgottenSubscriber Only
November 10, 2017 05:34 IST
Analysis of the Central Pollution Control Board’s AQI bulletin archives has revealed that the air quality has clearly deteriorated across the northern-Gangetic plain.
Fri, Nov 10, 2017
Coal burying Goa: Government asks for air monitors at portsSubscriber Only
November 08, 2017 04:54 IST
Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal had said that the Railways has started exploring a design change in its rolling stock to see if coal and other minerals can be carried in covered wagons instead of open ones to prevent coal dust from contaminating the environment.
Wed, Nov 08, 2017
Kolkata wetlands: NGT passes demolition order, AOL says our view not consideredSubscriber Only
November 01, 2017 03:31 IST
The Trust is part of AOL Foundation, which says it now has “no option but to move the higher court for a fair adjudication”.
Wed, Nov 01, 2017
Weddings to Chhath puja, requests to use diesel gensets pile upSubscriber Only
October 31, 2017 02:24 IST
Several requests have been made seeking permission to use diesel generator (DG) sets, which have been banned in Delhi till March 15 next year to control air pollution.
Tue, Oct 31, 2017
Magazine to help Dalits become job givers launchedSubscriber Only
October 28, 2017 05:00 IST
Founded in 1970 by Earl G Graves, Sr, the Black Enterprise is a monthly magazine dedicated to promoting business, investments and wealth-building among African Americans.
Sat, Oct 28, 2017
Don’t get into why Taj Mahal was built, when or how…Taj a gem, will protect it: Yogi AdityanathSubscriber Only
October 27, 2017 04:37 IST
Earlier, Adityanath cleaned the premises of the western gate parking lot along with BJP workers to promote the Swacchh Bharat Mission and was also shown a presentation by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Fri, Oct 27, 2017
To Vijay Sir, With LoveSubscriber Only
October 27, 2017 00:02 IST
Watching ‘Mersal’ in a Delhi theatre is stressful and amusing for a fan
Fri, Oct 27, 2017
25 years after first Kashmir posting, former-IB chief Dineshwar Sharma returnsSubscriber Only
October 24, 2017 03:45 IST
The 61-year-old, who is at present the Centre’s points person for dialogue with Assam-based militant groups, is known to have spent a long time on the political desk.
Tue, Oct 24, 2017
Coming, Indian version of Discovery, National Geographic: DD PrakritiSubscriber Only
October 21, 2017 00:35 IST
The third-NWAP (2017-2031) recommended setting up “an exclusive channel ‘DD-Prakriti’ for promoting awareness about nature conservation in the country”.
Sat, Oct 21, 2017
Agricultural pollution: The fields are still burningSubscriber Only
October 19, 2017 01:04 IST
Poor planning and lack of incentives have led farmers to set fire to their paddy crop stubble – yet again.
Thu, Oct 19, 2017Stubble burning: Punjab lines up farmers to present before NGT in ‘showcase’ villageSubscriber Only
October 13, 2017 04:33 IST
In his hands he held an A-4 sheet, containing names of 21 farmers from this village that the state government says it has “adopted”, to demonstrate different technologies for paddy straw management.
Sat, Oct 14, 2017
PM’s beekeeping push: Sweet dream is wrapped in buzz of disappointmentSubscriber Only
October 13, 2017 00:34 IST
PM noted that cooperatives were mainly present in the sugar and dairy sectors, and there was a need now to explore new avenues like beekeeping through which farmers could bring a “Sweet Revolution” to the cooperative movement.
Fri, Oct 13, 2017
Show us the 21 farmers you claim to have helped: NGT directs Punjab govtSubscriber Only
October 12, 2017 01:13 IST
Further, the NGT questioned the inaction of the state government for over two years since the case was filed to look into stubble burning and its effects on air pollution.
Thu, Oct 12, 2017
Central control out, subjective aspects in: why new wetlands Rules are differentSubscriber Only
October 06, 2017 00:20 IST
The Wetlands Rules 2017, notified last week, dilute the 2010 version, say environmentalists.
Fri, Oct 06, 2017
Before National Green Tribunal, Art of Living says ‘we are not some industrialists’Subscriber Only
October 04, 2017 02:45 IST
An expert committee had, in April this year, told the NGT that Rs 42.02 crore would be required to restore the Yamuna floodplains, which was ravaged due to a cultural extravaganza organised by AOL.
Wed, Oct 04, 2017
Anna nostalgia Hazare, a little lonelySubscriber Only
October 04, 2017 01:36 IST
Anna Hazare has written eight letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his supporters said, asking him to pledge his support for a strong Lokpal Bill.
Wed, Oct 04, 2017
Govt plan recognises effect of climate change on wildlifeSubscriber Only
October 03, 2017 04:03 IST
Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan released the National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP) 2017-2031 on Monday.
Tue, Oct 03, 2017
Last decade, over half of Shanti Swarup winners from three institutions, just seven women amongst awardeesSubscriber Only
October 02, 2017 04:34 IST
The awards, first constituted in 1958, are the country’s most coveted recognition for scientists and are given annually by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
Mon, Oct 02, 2017
Centre asks states for feedback on cattle ban orderSubscriber Only
September 30, 2017 04:58 IST
The government’s move in May triggered outrage, notably from states such as Kerala, since the rules prohibited sale of cattle for slaughter at animal markets.
Sat, Sep 30, 2017
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev: ‘For first time in 70 years, all political parties rallying for rivers’Subscriber Only
September 29, 2017 04:08 IST
Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje addressing a crowd at Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre said, "We started water conservation in 2011 after looking at the water crisis in the state, even though we were in Opposition".
Fri, Sep 29, 2017
West Bengal leading wildlife smuggling hub: Sashastra Seema BalSubscriber Only
September 23, 2017 02:10 IST
The value of geckos that were seized during 2014-17 has been pegged at Rs 95,10,85,000. Wildlife smuggling has seen an upward trend over the last three years, based on seizures by SSB.
Sat, Sep 23, 2017
Floating ‘B4’ boat labs will study the Brahmaputra riverSubscriber Only
September 21, 2017 11:38 IST
‘B4’ – the ‘Brahmaputra Biodiversity and Biology Boat’, work on which will commence by December, will initially cover the region from Pasighat, Dibrigargh, Neemati, Tejpur and Guwahati in the state of Assam,
Thu, Sep 21, 2017
Grim signal from raids and online sales: Flourishing trade in monitor lizard partSubscriber Only
September 14, 2017 00:34 IST
34 pairs of the hemipenis of the endangered species — sold as a lucky root charm — were seized recently.
Thu, Sep 14, 2017
Indians could live four years longer if air meets WHO normsSubscriber Only
September 12, 2017 02:22 IST
In Delhi, which was for two consecutive years in 2014 and 2015 ranked as the most polluted city in the world, people could live nine years longer if it met WHO standards. And, six years longer if it met the country’s own national standards.
Tue, Sep 12, 2017Journalism of Courage
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