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Environment Min writes to Goa govt, says will look into Mahadayi project

Earlier on Monday, Sawant had asked people to have patience on the state's dispute with neighbouring Karnataka over the sharing of Mahadayi river waters

Air pollution: Govt to hold high-level meeting with top officials on Monday

Officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs will also be present, who will put forth measures required for more effective traffic management

Sugar mills need no green nod to produce additional ethanol: Javadekar

Environment Ministry said mills were expected to undertake production of ethanol from B-heavy molasses

Development, environment should be in tandem for $5 trn economy: Javdekar

The minister also said that under his leadership, the government has already reduced the number of days of granting environmental approvals from 640 days to 108 days

How exemption of 13 railway projects puts wildlife sanctuaries at risk

The Forest (Conservation) Act of 1980 prohibits the use of any forest land for non-forest activities

Govt announces draft notification to regulate pet shops

Dave says that violations of the pet shop rules will not be tolerated and people who violate law will be penalised heavily

Environment ministry defines forests, legally

Large green patches, apart from recorded forests, to get protection. Clarity to help industry

Environment ministry switches to swift gear

2,000 clearances given across categories in the past two years, says e-book