‘IMC not taking any step to curb pollution’
The state pollution control board (PCB) has alleged that Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has not taken any positive steps in controlling the pollution caused by the smoke emanating from the...
India… Towards a national health policy
The Supreme Court’s order directing the Centre to ask States to end theoppressive practice of sterilising women in large camps is a timely reminder that the country must urgently adopt a...
‘Close industrial units in residential areas’
Irked over the menace of unauthorised industrial units running in residential areas here, the National Green Tribunal has directed the Centre and Delhi Government to close all of them in an East...
How much did the auto industry in India lose due to diesel vehicles ban?
The auto industry suffered a loss of Rs 4,000 crore in 8 months following the ban on sale of diesel vehicles in engine capacity of 2,000cc and above in Delhi/NCR, SIAM President Vinod Dasari said on...
How are Ganesha idols harming the environment?
Before we tackle the reasons Ganesha idols are harming the environment, let us first inform you that Ganesha idols are considered to bring success and good fortune for those having them. They are...
Researcher: India air pollution death rate to outpace China
The increase in people dying in India from air pollution will outpace the rate of such deaths in China, as India drags its heels over environmental rules while opening more coal mines, the head of a...
Coca-Cola halts India plant over pollution issue
Coca-Cola has temporarily halted operations at a bottling plant in northern India over alleged environmental violations, an ongoing controversy which has dogged its factories in the country. The...
Nitish ties rakhi to tree to promote awareness on environment
On the occasion of Rakshabandhan, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday tied a rakhi to a tree at Eco Park here to create awareness about environment among people. Kumar, who had launched...
