Plastic ban comes into force in Maharashtra
Ban on plastic use in Maharashtra
Rhino habitat under threat of mining
Outlining the threat posed to the rhino habitat, also a tiger reserve, environmentalist and RTI activist has complained about the non-implementation of the recommendations of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) by the Assam government for stopping all mining, quarrying and stone crushing activities in the Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong landscape.
India targets plastics exports worth $10.6 billion in FY19
According to the Plastics Exports Promotion Council (PLEXCONCIL), India has targeted plastics exports of $10.6 billion in FY19 and plans to corner 3% of the global plastics exports market by 2025 from the current size of less than 1% through a multipronged strategy.
Rare species of spider found again after 150 years
Scientists rediscovered after 150 years a rare species of spider, which was believed have become extinct, from Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS) located in the Western Ghats region of Kerala.
Second-phase nesting leaves a stench at Rushikulya
Remnants of eggs from second-phase mass nesting of olive ridleys at Odisha’s Rushikulya rookery has made the coast a stinking, polluted place.
Geological Survey of India [GSI]
60% work on landslide mapping over: GSI Director-General
Green Revolution ”” Krishonnati Yojana
Cabinet approves continuation of Umbrella Scheme ‘Green Revolution ”” Krishonnati Yojana’ in Agriculture Sector
Power plants facing coal shortage : Report
As per the official data, the power sector seems to be facing coal shortage again as 46 coal¬fired power plants reported stocks of less than a week.
River water dispute between Rajasthan and Haryana Resolved
Rajasthan will get its full share of 1.119 billion cusec metres of water from the Yamuna, with the Upper Yamuna Review Committee deciding over the weekend that 1,917 cusecs water will be released from the Tajewala headworks to Jhunjhunu, Churu and Sikar districts for drinking and irrigation.
Need Taj Action Plan Within 4 Weeks, Supreme Court Tells UP Government
As pollution continues to rob the Taj Mahal of its beauty and splendour, the Supreme Court today told the Uttar Pradesh government that it wants to see a comprehensive plan for its protection and preservation in the next four weeks.