City activists write to mayor on large-scale tree-felling in Kolkata, Indian metro with least greenery
Letter points at hand of local authorities in tree-cutting, mostly in the southern limit of city
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Centre looks set to clear 70 proposals in protected areas, wildlife sanctuaries and eco-sensitive zones
- by The Plurals News Network
- January 20, 2026
Union environment ministry justifies them on grounds of public utility, defence and infrastructure development
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Delhi’s air quality to turn ‘severe’ again despite government showcases slew of meetings
- by Jayanta Basu
- January 17, 2026
Commission for Air Quality Management invokes third level of Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR
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National Green Tribunal finds luxury Ganga riverbed Tent City tourism project in Varanasi violating environment norms
- by The Plurals News Network
- January 12, 2026
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has declared the luxury Tent City project on the River Ganga in Varanasi illegal, citing violations of environmental laws and a lack of mandatory clearances. The tribunal has upheld environmental compensation fines against the operators and directed authorities to ensure recovery. Furthermore, the order prohibits the future establishment of such
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The first time I saw Craig, he took my breath away
- by Rajarshi Banerji
- January 6, 2026
"He towered over me, colossal and commanding." Award-winning photographer Rajarshi Banerji recounts his life-altering encounter with Craig, one of East Africa's last great super tuskers. Following the news of Craig's recent passing at age 54, this tribute celebrates the giant's gentle nature, his natural life, and the profound victory of conservation that allowed him to
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Stubble burning is not responsible for highest December air pollution in Delhi since 2018, says CSE report
- by Jayanta Basu
- December 31, 2025
A new analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) reveals that Delhi recorded its worst December air quality since 2018, with an average AQI of 349. While farm fires are often blamed, the report indicates that stubble burning contributed less than 1% to the pollution during this period. Instead, the study identifies local
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A day before Supreme Court stayed its own order on Aravalli, Rajendra Singh, ‘Waterman of India’, had written letter of protest to Chief Justice of India
- by The Plurals News Network
- December 29, 2025
Eminent water conservationist Rajendra Singh has written to the Chief Justice of India, expressing deep distress over the redefinition of the Aravallis based on a 100m height requirement. Warning that this could fragment the ecosystem and allow the Thar desert to encroach upon Delhi, Singh calls for a return to "judicial consciousness" to protect the
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Facing stiff opposition, Supreme Court stays its earlier order on Aravalli mining
- by Jayanta Basu
- December 29, 2025
Court formed a new expert committee to revisit the concerns
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Show-cause to six thermal power plants around Delhi for violating norms and triggering air pollution
- by The Plurals News Network
- December 25, 2025
Central agency fixes Rs 61.85 crore environmental compensation for erring units, asked to reply within a fortnight
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Entire Himalayas are under threat of strong earthquakes, admits Union government
- by Jayanta Basu
- December 18, 2025
Studies indicate that the next major earthquake in the Himalayas may occur before September 2036, affecting millions