Ministry of Environment

BRICS Environment Ministerial meet 2021: India calls for collective actions against climate challenge

The Environment Ministers adopted the New Delhi statement on the environment, which is also aimed at furthering the spirit of cooperation for continuity, consolidation, and consensus in the environment among the BRICS Nations.

Aug 27, 2021, 22:07 PM IST

Centre to launch project for conservation, protection of Dolphins in rivers, oceans across country

Project Dolphin will involve conservation of Dolphins and the aquatic habitat through the use of modern technology especially in enumeration and anti-poaching activities. 

Aug 17, 2020, 20:41 PM IST

Around 275 elephants die in Botswana, country investigating matter

The dead elephants were first spotted months ago in the Okavango Panhandle region, and the authorities say they have since been trying to discover the cause.

Jul 03, 2020, 12:29 PM IST

Climate change behind destruction of Japan's coral reef

The reef, located in front of Ishigaki island in Okinawa and protected as a natural reserve, boasts over 70 coral species and is considered one of the oldest and largest in the northern hemisphere, Efe news reported.

Nov 11, 2016, 17:45 PM IST

SC tells Centre to take over Adarsh housing society in Mumbai before August 5, stays demolition plan

The Adarsh Society building, originally intended to be a six-storey structure to house Kargil War heroes and widows, was later transformed into a 100-metre tall tower.

Jul 22, 2016, 12:54 PM IST

Oil India gets green nod to produce 1 mmscmd gas in Jaisalmer

State-run Oil India Ltd has got environment clearance for drilling 20 wells in three blocks in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan for production of 1 mmscmd gas at an estimated cost of Rs 96 crore.

Sep 11, 2015, 14:52 PM IST