the Gujarat government's move to

The Sanghi jetty case takes a new turn as the Gujarat high court directs the Union government to re examine the issue of environment clearance

Cement kilns are the third largest contributors of carbon dioxide

A fresh map of coastal Gujarat may enable the completion of a jetty whose construction is under dispute

THE villagers of Chinchugeria in West Bengal are threatened by silica and gypsum dust released by two different factories. Even as they reel under the shock of the recent loss of 20 lives to

Cement plants in Andhra Pradesh have been warned that no leeway will be allowed to firms violating the stipulated 114 SPM (suspended particulate matter) norm. The warning came from the secretary of

Union minister for planning and non conventional energy Sukh Ram says he will shelve the proposed cement projects if the Congress comes to power in Himachal Pradesh.

How serious is the cement industry about upgrading technology to combat pollution?

The announcement that more cement factories will be set up in the state has unleashed a controversy. Units already operational have not controlled emissions and it is feared more plants will further degrade the environment and adversely affect tourism.