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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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Mahadayi water dispute: Goa tells tribunal Karnataka lying, water demanded not for drinkingSubscriber Only
January 17,2018 03:51:42 AM
In recent years, Karnataka has pegged its demand for Mahadayi water at 7.56 thousand million cubic feet per annum to meet the “drinking requirement” of farmers in North Karnataka.
Wed, Jan 17, 2018
The leopard gets its spotsSubscriber Only
January 14,2018 00:21:06 AM
On June 5, 1978, on World Environment Day, the first gallery opened, with exhibits taken on long-term loan from the Zoological Survey of India, the Botanical Survey of India and the Geological Survey of India.
Tue, Jun 26, 2018
Animal welfare board guidelines: Put jallikattu bulls on nicotine, cocaine testsSubscriber Only
January 10,2018 05:49:57 AM
AWBI chairman S P Gupta told The Indian Express that bulls will have to be insured during this jallikattu season, and that inspection teams from the Board will be present at all events.
Wed, Jan 10, 2018
For carbon sink target, India looks at catchment area planSubscriber Only
January 09,2018 01:24:50 AM
A carbon sink is a system that absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Tue, Jan 09, 2018
On ASI’s list of ‘missing monuments’: Sher Shah Suri’s guns, cemeteries, templeSubscriber Only
January 07,2018 02:48:05 AM
In December 2017, field offices were asked to dig up revenue records and carry out physical inspections to trace the monuments and sites. ASI’s Director of Antiquities, D N Dimri, says it is possible some of these monuments may have ‘changed addresses’.
Sun, Jan 07, 2018
In Antarctica ice, hunt for climate change cluesSubscriber Only
January 01,2018 00:22:10 AM
Scientists measure ice rise dynamics over 4 weeks, say it can throw light on how ice flows into ocean
Mon, Jan 01, 2018
Manipur University to hold Indian Science Congress in MarchSubscriber Only
December 28,2017 03:49:36 AM
The chang of venue was decided on Wednesday at an “emergency executive committee” meeting of the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA).
Thu, Dec 28, 2017
Birth control for problem animals: Which drug, how to administer itSubscriber Only
December 27,2017 00:38:24 AM
Rs 10 crore have been allocated to develop what will essentially be birth control for India’s “problem” wild animals.
Wed, Dec 27, 2017
Exhibition at Nehru Memorial: Pose for photo with Atal Bihari Vajpayee, see PV Narasimha Rao deliver speechSubscriber Only
December 26,2017 02:04:17 AM
The exhibition was inaugurated to coincide with ‘Good Governance Day’ to mark Vajpayee’s birthday.
Tue, Dec 26, 2017
2G spectrum case verdict: Kanimozhi’s phone does not stop ringing, Raja ensures lunch for allSubscriber Only
December 22,2017 05:02:34 AM
CBI court acquitted DMK leaders A Raja, Kanimozhi and all other accused in the 2G spectrum case.
Fri, Dec 22, 2017For the first time in 100 years, Indian Science Congress put off over fears of protestsSubscriber Only
December 21,2017 06:30:17 AM
Anticipating protests from students of Osmania University, where the 105th edition of the event was to be held from January 3-7, the university expressed its inability to host due to “disturbances on its campus and other reasons”.
Thu, Dec 21, 2017
Earlier, environment issues were not so complex: Justice Swatanter KumarSubscriber Only
December 20,2017 03:36:26 AM
Justice Kumar retired from the post after completing a five-year tenure.
Wed, Dec 20, 2017
Air this Diwali better than last year but 2017 more critical in terms of meteorological conditionsSubscriber Only
December 16,2017 01:05:40 AM
The data shows a 64 per cent decrease in Strontium — an element which gives firecrackers a red colour. However, the concentration of Titanium saw a marginal increase.
Sat, Dec 16, 2017
Ken-Betwa river-linking project: Two phases to be clubbedSubscriber Only
December 15,2017 04:45:04 AM
The costs for the first phase was estimated at Rs 18,000 crore and the second phase at Rs 8000 crore.
Fri, Dec 15, 2017
Yamuna floodplain damage row: DDA at heart of Sri Sri Ravishankar’s AOL event controversy, says NGTSubscriber Only
December 08,2017 05:39:23 AM
The judgment goes on to detail letters exchanged between AoL and DDA ranging from February to December of 2015 for permission to host the World Culture Festival on the Yamuna floodplain.
Fri, Dec 08, 2017Art of Living festival damaged Yamuna floodplains, rules NGTSubscriber Only
December 08,2017 05:25:16 AM
Expressing "disappointment" over the verdict, AOL in a statement said, "We will appeal to the Supreme Court. We are confident that we will get justice before the Supreme Court."
Fri, Dec 08, 2017
At the IMD: ‘No award for detecting cyclone first, but if forecast goes wrong…’Subscriber Only
December 06,2017 03:41:03 AM
It has been a shift system at IMD for a week, ever since a low pressure that developed on November 28 transformed into a well-marked depression off the coast of Sri Lanka before noon the next day.
Wed, Dec 06, 2017
Centre passes notification, allows NGT to form one-member benchesSubscriber Only
December 05,2017 02:09:49 AM
Earlier this year, the Centre tweaked the norms for appointment and selection of chairpersons of various tribunals including the NGT.
Tue, Dec 05, 2017
Government withdraws aquarium, fish tank shop rulesSubscriber Only
December 03,2017 02:27:59 AM
The gazette notification says the ministry “Hereby withdraws the notification number G.S.R. 493 (E)”, which pertains to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Aquarium and Fish Tank Animals Shop) Rules, 2017."
Sun, Dec 03, 2017
Govt to roll back move to ban sale of cattle for slaughterSubscriber Only
November 30,2017 05:00:51 AM
After the notification in May, the BJP-led NDA government came under severe criticism for attempting to impose the nationwide ban on ideological grounds.
Thu, Nov 30, 2017
Amendment related to bamboo in non-forest areas gets Cabinet nodSubscriber Only
November 23,2017 03:54:39 AM
The Section in question includes bamboo, along with “skumps, brush-wood and canes”, within the ambit of “tree”.
Thu, Nov 23, 2017
President Ram Nath Kovind flags off North East Development Summit in ManipurSubscriber Only
November 22,2017 04:12:00 AM
President Ram Nath Kovind said he hoped the summit will result in “actionable decisions” on Northeast’s development.
Wed, Nov 22, 2017
Inside the NGT as it turns sevenSubscriber Only
November 19,2017 00:00:39 AM
All eyes were again on the tribunal last fortnight as a gasping Delhi looked for answers to its thick smog. Set up to tackle India’s mounting environmental battle, the NGT last month turned seven. The Sunday Express takes stock
Tue, Jun 26, 2018
Own the crisisSubscriber Only
November 18,2017 00:00:49 AM
Breathing has certainly become injurious to health in Delhi. Yet, those of us who live here and have vocalised our breathlessness, struggle to acknowledge that we too have somehow contributed to what the social media has termed an “apocalypse”.
Sat, Nov 18, 2017
When symbol is party: Why both ADMK factions want two leavesSubscriber Only
November 14,2017 04:49:35 AM
The Indian Express explains the tussle to claim an iconic identity in a party that, following the death of Jayalalithaa, is short of charismatic leaders.
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