Environmental Protection News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Himachal govt to ban PET bottles from June 1
Shimla, April 23: The Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday announced banning polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles from June 1. Also it will be mandatory for transport vehicles owners to install bins in vehicles for waste collection from April 29.
MP's war on stubble burning: State tops in country, more actions needed
Bhopal, April 16: The district administration of Indore has slapped combined fines amounting to Rs 1.38 lakh upon 24 farmers accused of stubble burning in the Bichauli Hapsi region.
Madras HC imposes comprehensive ban on plastics across Western Ghats
Chennai, April 16: In a significant ruling to protect the ecologically fragile Western Ghats, the Madras High Court has imposed a comprehensive ban on the manufacture, storage, transport, supply, sale, and distribution of 28 plastic products across the region - from the Nilgiris to the Agasthiyar Biosphere Reserve in Kanniyakumari district.
18-year-old creates 150 bird nests to save Sparrows
Udhampur, April 16: In a commendable move to save Sparrows, 18-year-old Amrit Suryavanshi has initiated the 'Save Birds Mission' at his farm in Lehnu in the Tikri village of Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir.
TN: NGT to hear petition on tree felling for highway expansion on April 15
Chennai, April 12: The Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) will hear a petition on April 15 filed by residents of Adyar in Chennai, opposing the felling of 69 trees for a road widening project undertaken by the Tamil Nadu Highways Department.
MCG to make key roads clean and encroachment free: Commissioner
Gurugram, April 12: Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) started a special cleanliness campaign on Saturday with an objective of making the key roads of the city encroachment-free, and planting trees for environmental protection.
Compassion for conservation: Birdman of Nagpur devotes 22 years to serving birds
Nagpur, April 10: Satpurush Wankhede has been undertaking efforts to feed birds every single day for the past 22 years at the iconic Ambazari Garden in Nagpur. Fulfilling his responsibility of being a good Samaritan, the man remains punctual in feeding birds each morning.
Three 'intensive' air and noise pollution enforcement days held in Eilat
Tel Aviv, April 6: As part of the fight against air pollution and noise from transportation, Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection what it described as three "intensive enforcement days" were held in Eilat (Monday to Wednesday, March 31 to April 2).
Gurugram: MCG to build drain to prevent leachate at Bandhwadi landfill site
Gurugram, April 2: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has prepared a plan to build a new drain to prevent the leachate seeping out from the Bandhwadi landfill site to the Aravalli forests area.
Protect water for future generations: PM Modi on World Water Day
New Delhi, March 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reaffirmed India's commitment to conserve water and promote sustainable development on the occasion of World Water Day.
World Sparrow Day: Dawoodi Bohra Community relaunches 'Save Our Sparrows'
Mumbai, March 20: The Dawoodi Bohra community has once again committed itself to preserving the environment with the relaunch of its 'Save Our Sparrows' (SOS) campaign, aimed at addressing the alarming decline in sparrow populations.
Let's celebrate Holi by pledging environmental protection, water conservation: CM Dhami
Dehradun, March 14: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday extended Holi greetings to all, urging people to protect the environment, maintain cleanliness, use natural colours, and conserve water during the celebrations.
Tamil Nadu CM objects to auctioning Cauvery Basin block, says it endangers fragile marine ecosystem
Chennai, March 5: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday strongly objected to the Union government's notification for the auctioning of a Petroleum and Natural Gas block in the Cauvery Basin falling under the Gulf of Manna Biosphere Reserve, saying that such a project "endangers a fragile ecosystem."
Stalin urges PM Modi to exclude Gulf of Mannar from petroleum, gas block auction
Chennai, March 4: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to exclude the ecologically sensitive Gulf of Mannar from the auction of petroleum and natural gas blocks.
TNPCB to establish centres in coastal districts to collect discarded fishing gears
Chennai, March 3: The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) is set to establish collection centres in 12 coastal districts to manage abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG).
J&K govt tightens noose on illegal mining
Jammu, March 1: In a decisive move aimed at tackling the menace of illegal mining, the J&K government has attached Joint Director, Geology and Mining, Jammu, H L Langeh, with the Administrative Department, ceasing all powers vested in him with immediate effect on Saturday.
Gujarat government ensures coastal sustainability through successful implementation of MISHTI Scheme
Gandhinagar, March 1: Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sustainable development through environmental conservation has been a top priority. Strengthening this commitment, the central government launched the MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes) scheme in 2023 to expand mangrove forests along the coasts of states and union territories, ensuring a sustainable future for coastal communities and ecosystems, according to the Gujarat CMO statement.
Delhi HC expresses concern over 16 industrial areas choking River Yamuna
New Delhi, February 28: The Delhi High Court on Friday expressed serious concerns over the untreated effluent flowing from 16 industrial areas in the national capital, choking River Yamuna.
Gujarat leads nation with 19,020 hectares of Mangrove plantation in two years under 'MISHTI' scheme
Gandhinagar, February 28: Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sustainable development through environmental conservation has been a top priority.
River systems similar to blood vessels of our body, says UP CM at 'Faith of Kumbh' conclave
Prayagraj, Feb 16: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that more than 52 crore devotees have taken a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela.
Amid Mahakumbh, Yogi Adityanath to open climate conclave to see role of religious leaders
Prayagraj, Feb 15: Amid the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate a climate conclave on Sunday that will see the role of religious leaders in environmental protection and climate change mitigation.
Conclave on climate change to be held at Mahakumbh: Uttar Pradesh Principal Secretary
Lucknow, February 12: Uttar Pradesh Principal Secretary, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department Anil Kumar on Wednesday said that a conclave on climate change would be conducted on February 16 at the Mahakumbh area.
Hazza bin Zayed receives delegation from Environment Agency
Al Ain, February 7: Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, has received a delegation from the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD), led by Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary-General of EAD.
RS MP Satnam Singh Sandhu moves private member bill for river conservation
New Delhi, Feb 7: Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Satnam Singh Sandhu has introduced a private member bill -- Recognition of Legal Person Status of Rivers Bill, 2024 -- during the ongoing Budget session of Parliament.
Sri Lanka plans elephant corridors to curb human-elephant conflict
Colombo, Feb 2: Sri Lanka is planning to establish five elephant corridors in its north-central province to reduce human-elephant conflicts, media reported on Sunday.
Citizens thank Haryana CM for halting dumpyard construction on Dwarka Expressway
Gurugram, Jan 29: Residents of the Dwarka Expressway area, along with various Residents' Welfare Associations (RWAs) and a united NGO forum have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini for stopping the construction of dumpyard and halting disposal unit in the residential area of Daulatabad.
'Had assured Tungsten mining project wouldn't be implemented till I'm CM': MK Stalin
Madurai, January 27: Referring to the resolution passed by the Tamil Nadu assembly against the Tungsten mining project, Chief Minister MK Stalin said he had assured everyone that he wouldn't let the project come even if he has to resign from the position.
Cambodia urges people to exercise caution amid poor air quality
Phnom Penh, Jan 25: Cambodia on Saturday urged people to be extra vigilant against high air pollution, saying that they should wear masks for outdoor activities.
CM Stalin to visit Madurai tomorrow to celebrate Tungsten mining project's cancellation
Chennai, Jan 25: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K Stalin is scheduled to visit villagers of Arittapatti in Madurai district on Sunday to acknowledge their efforts and celebrate the cancellation of the tungsten mining project.
Canberra's Australia Day drone shows delayed due to risk to threatened bats
Canberra, Jan 24: Planned drone shows to celebrate Australia Day in the nation's capital have had their start time pushed back to prevent harm to a population of threatened bats.
Shipra Pathak praises cleanliness efforts at Maha Kumbh, urges citizens to take responsibility
Prayagraj, Jan 22: Shipra Pathak, widely known as the "Water Woman of India," has expressed her immense appreciation for the cleanliness at the ongoing Maha Kumbh, emphasising that while the government can launch initiatives, it is ultimately up to the people to actively contribute to the cause.
Collective efforts needed to inculcate sense of oneness: Manipur CM
Imphal, Jan 13: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday said that the relationship and coexistence among all indigenous communities has existed since time immemorial.
Officials responsible if Periyar River gets polluted: Kerala High Court
Kochi, January 10: The Kerala High Court has issued a stern warning to the officials concerned in the complaint filed by Democratic Social Justice Party President KSR Menon and others regarding Periyar pollution saying the officials will be held responsible if they fail to take steps to prevent pollution.
NGT issues notice to Sonmarg authorities on protecting habitat of Himalayan Brown Bear
New Delhi, Jan 5: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notice to the CEO of Sonmarg Development Authority, Director General of Rural Sanitation and Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife) on the issue of protecting the habitat of Himalayan Brown Bear, which is depleting due to unplanned disposal and treatment of waste in Sonmarg region of Jammu and Kashmir.