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Pharma major’s Cuddalore unit under NGT glare

CHENNAI: Pharmaceutical major Strides Shasun, which has secured the US Food and Drug Administration’s approval for its three plants in Puducherry and Cuddalore, is facing trouble.

Publication Date: 
07/08/2017
New Indian Express (Chennai)
Tags:
Tamil Nadu, Drug Industry, Industrial Pollution, National Green Trbunal (NGT), Cuddalore, Environment Clearance (EC), State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Environment
Mining

Tribals oppose cluster of 4 iron ore mines in Zendepar

Nagpur: After conservationists opposing limestone mines between Tadoba-Andhari and Kawal reserves in tiger corridor in Chandrapur district, the battle against mining has spread to neighbouring Gadc

Publication Date: 
04/08/2017
Times of India (Nagpur)
Tags:
Maharashtra, Mining, Limestone, Chandrapur (D), Environment Clearance (EC), State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), NGO
Energy

Centre proposes incentivising hydel projects facing time, cost overruns

The Centre wants to extend interest subsidy and hydropower purchase obligation to accelerate growth of hydropower, according to a power ministry report.

Publication Date: 
04/08/2017
Financial Express (New Delhi)
Tags:
Hydroelectricity, Ministry of Power, Environment Clearance (EC), Renewable Energy, Energy Policy, Energy
Environment

Obstructive green rules hampering development: Nitin Gadkari

NEW DELHI: Obstructive rules of the environment ministry and its notifications issued without considering ground realities have proved to be roadblocks for development in Maoist-affected areas, hig

Publication Date: 
04/08/2017
Times Of India (New Delhi)
Tags:
Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand), Highways, Environment Clearance (EC), Eco-Sensitive Zone, Uttarkashi (D), Ministry of Shipping Road Transport and Highways, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF), Environment
Industry

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding the industrial unit of M/s Proctor and Gamble Home handling hazardous products without obtaining EC, Mandideep, Raisen District, Madhya Pradesh, 03/08/2017

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of PC Sharma Vs M/s Proctor and Gamble Home & Others dated 03/08/2017 regarding the industrial unit of M/s Proctor and Gamble Home manufacturing since 1991 in Mandideep various home products including detergents, baby care products and other products having various chemical compositions.

Judgement Date: 
03/08/2017
Tags:
Industry, Environment Clearance (EC), Raisen (D), Madhya Pradesh, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Hazardous Products, Solid Waste, Waste Management, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Occupational Health
Mining

Judgement of the Supreme Court of India regarding illegal mining in Keonjhar, Sundargarh and other Districts of Odisha, 02/08/2017

The Supreme Court on 2 Aug 2017, imposed a 100% penalty on illegal mining on account of lack of forest and environment clearances, mining outside lease/permitted area and for encroachment beyond the mining area in Odisha. The 100% penalty will be levied on the miners’ total value of illegal extracts over the years. Read full text of this 114-page verdict

Judgement Date: 
02/08/2017
Tags:
Mining, Keonjhar (D), Sundargarh (D), Tribals, Orissa (Odisha), Supreme Court, Central Empowered Committee (CEC), Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), Environment Clearance (EC), Mineral-Based Industry, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF), Legislation
Environment

Vasco welcomes but cautious on CM’s remark on eradicating coal pollution

VASCO: If what the Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said regarding coal handling turns out to a reality, Vasoites can heave a sigh of relief!

Publication Date: 
28/07/2017
Herald (Panjim)
Tags:
Goa, Pollution, Coal, Environment Clearance (EC), Ports, Environmentalists, Environmental Health, Air Pollution, Environment
Pesticides And Toxins

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding insecticide manufacturers are circumventing the mandatory requirement of obtaining EC, 27/07/2017

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Karukampally Vijayan Biju Vs Union of India & Others dated 27/07/2017 regarding insecticide manufacturers are circumventing the mandatory requirement of obtaining prior Environmental Clearance before commencing their manufacturing activity.

Judgement Date: 
27/07/2017
Tags:
Insecticide, Pesticide Industry, Pesticides, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Environment Clearance (EC), Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF)
Mining

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Environmental Clearance for Mines, 25/07/2017

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Environmental Clearance for Mines, 25/07/2017. The Ministry has identified 53 mining projects as violation cases under the ambit of notification S.O.804(E) dated 14.03.2017. The State-wise list is included in this document.

Publication Date: 
25/07/2017
Lok Sabha
Tags:
Environment Clearance (EC), Mineral - Based Industry, Mining, India, Parliament
Environment

Environment clearance to RGIA's expansion plan: Government

An expert panel has recommended grant of environmental clearance to the expansion proposal of Rajiv Gandhi International airport in Hyderabad, the Rajya Sabha was informed today said.

Publication Date: 
25/07/2017
Economic Times (New Delhi)
Tags:
Environment Clearance (EC), Telangana, Air Transport, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF), Environmental Security, Central Expert Appraisal Committee (CEAC), Environment

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