New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) People across Delhi-NCR are facing a double whammy of biting cold and severe air pollution on Tuesday. While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow alerts due to an ongoing cold wave, the Air Quality Index (AQI) remains at dangerously high levels in several areas. According to the IMD, a cold wave is likely to persist throughout January 13 and 14 across Delhi-NCR. During this period, the maximum temperature will hover around 20 degrees Cel…
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New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (EFCC) Bhupender Yadav on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to undertake a detailed review of the Action Plans of the Government of NCT of Delhi for tackling air pollution in the NCR cities. The meeting formed part of the regular annual review mechanism to assess progress and strengthen the implementation of identified measures.Those present in the meeting included Chief Minister (NCT Delhi) Rekha Gupta, Union M…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Forest officials and stakeholders discussed strategies to strengthen mangrove ecosystems and ensuring sustainable coastal livelihoods at a two-day national-level workshop that concluded in Andhra Pradesh on Friday, an official said. The MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes) workshop was inaugurated by the Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, who thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visionary leadership.MISHTI envisa…
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Expressing concern over Delhi-NCR air quality, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday directed the Punjab government to ensure that all Crop Residue Management (CRM) machines remain in working condition and are used efficiently.The Minister also requested the Ministry of Agriculture to brainstorm innovative mechanisms, in consultation with stakeholders and the scientific community, for effective management of crop residue and …
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court’s crucial suo motu hearing on issues relating to the definition of the Aravalli Hills, scheduled for Monday, is expected to address concerns over the protection of the ecologically fragile range in light of the government’s commitments.As per the causelist published on the website of the apex court, a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, and Justices J.K. Maheshwari and A.G. Masih will hear the suo motu writ petition titled “I…
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court’s crucial suo motu hearing on issues relating to the definition of the Aravalli Hills on Monday is likely to address concerns over the protection of the ecologically fragile range in the light of the government’s commitment.As per the causelist published on the website of the apex court, a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, and Justices J.K. Maheshwari and A.G. Masih will hear the suo motu writ petition titled “In Re: Defini…
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and former Minister Jairam Ramesh has written to Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, raising serious concerns over the recent redefinition of the Aravalli Hills, which restricts their classification to landforms with an elevation of 100 metres or more.Sharing the letter on the social media platform X on Sunday, Ramesh said, “Here is my most recent letter to the Union Minister of Environment, Forests, & …
Jaipur, Dec 23 (IANS) Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led governments at the Centre and in the state over the Aravalli issue, alleging a well-planned conspiracy to plunder the Aravalli mountain range.He claimed that the country’s natural resources are being “systematically looted” and that the BJP has now completed its plan to open the Aravallis to the mining mafia.Dotasra claimed that the report submitted by the Central gover…
Jaipur, Dec 23 (IANS) Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that Union Minister Bhupender Yadav’s statement about allowing only 0.19 per cent new mining in the Aravalli region is destructive. He said the Union government is using “number juggling” to harm Rajasthan’s environment and federal structure. Gehlot said the claim that mining will be limited to just 0.19 per cent is meant to mislead the public. “Illegal mining carried out under the cover of legal mining cannot be controlled …
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday clarified that the Supreme Court has not granted any relaxation for mining in the Aravalli range, strongly refuting rumours and misinformation being circulated about the ecologically sensitive region.Speaking to IANS, Yadav said, “The Supreme Court has given no relaxation on Aravalli mining. It has recognised the Ministry’s Green Aravalli Project and assigned responsibility to our ICFRE …