In what may be a big relief for miners in Goa, the Centre will review its earlier notification banning mining activity within one kilometer of wildlife sanctuaries in the state.

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday made it clear that the issues concerning green clearance will not come in the way of the country's high growth path as the new government intends to make the sy

With the world celebrating environment day, India on Thursday pledged to take conservation efforts to higher level by proactively involving itself in global arena to save the "mother earth" and sou

The government on Thursday kicked off online environment clearances for industrial and infrastructure projects which have for long been hobbled by the slow pace of green approvals.

Delhi appears to be more environment conscious than Mumbai and Pune as Delhiites largely would like the government to prioritize environmental protection over its development objectives.

India has never been on a denial mode over the devastating effects of climate change and always called for steps to deal with global warming.

Seeking to bring out a comprehensive plan for forest management involving local communities across the country, the Centre will conduct a fresh socio-economic survey of forest dwellers and those li

The forecast of a weak monsoon this year has brought back worries of a water crisis in the country.

Taking forward an agreed framework of the 2013 Warsaw climate conference, India has come out with a draft national policy on 'reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation' (popularl

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued an interim stay on construction of a wall inside the Rajaji National Park in Uttarakhand as it found that the concrete structure would obstruct the elep