Shares of Gujarat Pipavav were up over 1% at Rs 71.30 after the company said it has received approval from the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) for its expansion plan.

This development follows the Coal Ministry in December last year seeking explanation from NTPC for slow progress of the mine

State-owned NTPC's coal mine in Odisha has been recommended for green clearance by an Environment Ministry panel, subject to conditions.
"The Committee (Expert Appraisal Committee) after deliberations of the submissions of the proponent has recommended for granting environment clearance with...Specific conditions," says an official document.

Work on Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers’ ₹ 1,500-crore packaging board factory will start next month with the Ministry of Environment and Forests giving it the go-ahead.

Uncertainly prevails over sand mining from the state's riverbeds as the mining lease holders have not procured the environmental clearance from environment ministry as per the Supreme Court directions.

The miners are now eagerly waiting for the apex court's hearing on February 25 for relief. The state government has allowed sand mining till February 28, following the apex court directions. The ban will come into effect from March 1, if the environmental clearance is not taken.

ArcelorMittal today said it has voluntarily surrendered its stakes in 2 coal blocks, Rampia and Dip side of Rampia, following its decision to exit from the USD 12 billion steel project in Odisha in

The companies are crying foul over the cancellation of 25 blocks held by 68 firms over the past two days.

The status quo on recommendations of the Kasturirangan-led high level working group (HWLG) will continue and no approvals for development will be issued in breach of the notification dated November