Environment

Jindal Power's coal project moves forward for environmental clearance even as land acquisition is yet to begin and mandatory consents of tribal communities remain pending under PESA and Forest Rights laws.

Mussoorie Forest Scam: Nearly 4,700 of 7,375 missing forest boundary pillars have been recovered, raising questions over past surveys, encroachments, and official accountability.

Mussoorie forest scam reveals 7,375 missing boundary pillars, land mafia encroachment, and official collusion, raising alarms for India’s green cover.

Vedanta Mining Project in Odisha Faces Halt as Adivasi Villagers Allege Forged Signatures and Fake Gram Sabha Records; Union Government Pauses Forest Clearance Following High Court Order.

Uttarakhand Eco Tourism Scam: The Probe had exposed the scandal; now the govt has transferred IFS officer Dr. Vinay Kumar Bhargav, whose name figures in the scam.

Uttarakhand Eco Tourism Scam: IFS officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi, who exposed the scam has been transferred, raising questions over Dhami govt’s anti-corruption drive.

Uttarakhand eco-tourism scam in fragile Munsiyari forests exposes illegal constructions, revenue diversion, and government inaction despite central orders.

Global temperatures hit a record high in 2024, surpassing 1.5°C. This could lead to extreme weather events like floods, heatwaves, and droughts.

Tiger reserves in India face a large number of vacancies, forcing many casual workers and home guards into dangerous roles for meagre pay, often without adequate training.

Kanwar route project: Over 1 lakh trees are set to be felled for development, raising significant environmental concerns. Critics urge re-evaluation amid inadequate stakeholder consultation and the lack of transparency in the process.