environment clearance

Dumping waste in Yamuna near Taj Mahal sad state of affairs: NGT

The National Green Tribunal today expressed disgust at the dumping of solid wastes in river Yamuna near the Taj Mahal, saying it demonstrated a sad state of affairs and directed UP government and its authorities to get it all cleaned immediately.

Nov 16, 2015, 20:51 PM IST

Govt transfers ECs of 19 coal blocks of total 29 so far

The Centre has so far transferred the environment clearance (EC) of 19 coal blocks out of approved 29 mines from the earlier allottees to the new successful bidders including JSW Steel, GMR Chhattisgarh Energy, Jaypee Cement and Ambuja Cements among others.

Jun 22, 2015, 16:31 PM IST

CBI likely to quiz Jayanthi on land diversion for Jindal plant

CBI sources said the agency may also include in the FIRs several senior environment ministry officials who were part of the clearance process.

Nov 02, 2014, 09:40 AM IST

HC rejects Haryana's plea against Maruti

The Delhi High Court Monday dismissed Haryana's plea challenging its order restraining the state from prosecuting car maker Maruti for not having prior environment clearance (EC) for its unit in Rohtak.

Sep 22, 2014, 19:35 PM IST

High level panel recommends green nod to WBMDTC mining project

A high-level panel has recommended environment clearance, with some riders, for the coal mining project of West Bengal Mineral Development and Trading Corp Ltd.

Sep 19, 2014, 18:50 PM IST