2020 ലെ ലോക പരിസ്ഥിതി ദിനത്തിന്റെ പ്രമേയം
Biodiversity - a concern that is both urgent and existential
2020 ലെ ലോക പരിസ്ഥിതി ദിനാഘോഷത്തിന് വേദിയായ രാജ്യം
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Very Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘VAYU’ Over East-Central Arabian
The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘VAYU’ over East-central Arabian Sea moved nearly northwards with a speed of about 13 kmph in last six hours and lay centred over East-central Arabian Sea, about 470 km west-northwest of Goa, 280 km south-southwest of Mumbai (Maharashtra) and 340 km nearly south of Veraval (Gujarat).
It is very likely to move nearly northwards and cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Mahuva around Veraval & Diu region as a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm with wind speed 145-155 kmph gusting to 170 kmph around morning of 13th June 2019.
Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘TITLI’ Hits West-Central Bay of Bengal
The Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘TITLI’ over the west-central Bay of Bengal moved northwards with a speed of about 14 kmph over Westcentral Bay of Bengal near latitude 16.5°N and longitude 85.8°E, about 320 km south-southeast of Gopalpur (Odisha) and 270 km southeast of Kalingapatnam (Andhra Pradesh).
Government Reconstitutes Top Court-Powered Pollution Control Panel
The Centre has reconstituted Supreme Court-empowered Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority or the EPCA, which is tasked with taking various measures to tackle air pollution in the National Capital Region. The tenure of the last EPCA expired on October 3.
"The Central government hereby re-constitutes the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority," an order issued by the Environment Ministry on October 3 said.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has evacuated over 10,000 people from the heavy rains and flood waters affected areas of Kerala till now as it said it has launched its biggest-ever relief and rescue operation in the country till date.
The deadliest deluge in Kerala in close to a century has claimed 194 lives since August 8.
A total of 58 teams of the force have been deputed to work in Kerala out of which 55 are working on ground. Three teams are on their way, a spokesperson for the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said.
Advanced weather forecasting system unveiled in New Delhi
New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) A sophisticated weather forecasting system that will give out real time air quality index, advance forecasts and health advisories, was unveiled here today by Earth Sciences and Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan.
SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting), the first of its kind in the country, is located at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi.
India increases grants to $15 million to handle global environment crises
Playing a crucial role to mitigate climate change and other environmental challenges across the globe, India on Tuesday announced it will increase for the next four years the money it pays to the Global Environment Facility (GEF), a mechanism to provide grants for environment projects.
India's representative to GEF Council Aparna Subramani made the announcement at its meeting in this Vietnamese city that will conclude on June 28.
Uttarakhand High Court banned white water rafting, paragliding, and other adventure sports in the state
The Uttarakhand High Court banned white water rafting, paragliding, and other adventure sports in the state until the local administration comes up with a policy to regulate these activities.
United Nations Environment Goodwill Ambassador for India - Dia Mirza
Actor and United Nations Environment Goodwill Ambassador for India, Dia Mirza, who has been quite vocal about plastic pollution in India has taken the #BeatPlasticPollution message to IIFA being held in Bangkok. Dia urged citizens of Bangkok and Thailand to take inspiration from the world and reduce the usage of plastic. Addressing people at IIFA in Bangkok, Thailand, she said.
NMCG approves 8 projects for National Gange Programme
National Mission for Clean Ganga has approved 8 projects worth Rs 700cr for ambitious Namami Gane Programme .Out of the eight projects, four of them relate to sewage management in three Ganga basin.
Centre launches SECURE himalaya project
Union Cabinet has launched the new himalaya project which ensures conservation of locally and globally significant biodiversity, land and forest resources in the high Himalayan ecosystem .It is a six year long project.
Lakshadweep Parali I island vanishes
Lakshadweep Parali I island vanished due to coastal erosion.Parali I island, part of Bangaram atoll, which had an area of 0.032 sq.km in 1968 has been completely eroded, resulting in its inundation.
Indian scientists make artificial leaf
Indian scientists have made artificial leaf that absorbs sunlight to generate hydrogen fuel from water.Scientists conclude that this energy conversion can be applied to cars which can be made eco friendly.
India imposes anti-dumping duty on China's Sodium Nitrate products
India has imposed anti-dumpinfg duties on China's Sodium Nitrate products for a term of five years.It was imposed based on recommendations of Directorate General of Antidumping and Allied Duties (DGAD).
GM crops will have bio safety and socio economic evaluation
The union cabinet said that the GM crops will now have to go through bio-safety and socio economic evaluation.The environment ministry should examine the impact of GM crops on environment thoroughly, in consultation with all stakeholders so that the nation is very clear about all its probable effects before taking a call on the matter.
Rooftop Solar project in Odisha
Odisha government has planned to utilize solar power on roof tops of buildings.The consumers will be provided with 30% ubsidy from the government.
China launches new cyber court
China has launched a new cyber court that will settle online cases in the internet itself.The Hangzou internet court settled its first claim,a internet claim between an online writer and an internet company.
Union Cabinet launches Harit Diwali,Swasth Diwali
Union Minister For Environment,Forest and Climate Change has launched Harit Diwali,Swasth Diwali.The campaign was launched to celebrate a healthy and green diwali to reduce air pollution during diwali celebration.
India inks Global Environment Facility Grant with World Bank
India inks global environment facility grant with world bank for ecosystem service improvemnet project .This programme will be implemented in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh.
Union cabinet approves completion of North Koel River Project
Union cabinet has approved the the completion of North Koel river project in the states of Bihar and Jharkhand.The cabinet also approved raising extra budgetary resources of up to Rs. 9,020 crore for completing ongoing irrigation projects in the country.
Union Environment minister launches Gajyatra
Unionn Enviroment minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has launched Harsh Yatra nation wide to protect elephants on the ocassion of Wold Elephant day.The campaign is planned to cover 12 elephant range states.
Proposals approved by National Mission for Clean Ganga
National Mission for Clean Ganga has approved ten projects in the states of Bihar,UP and West bengal.It was approved in the 5th meeting of executive commitee of NMCG.
UP launched Namami Ganga Yatra
It has been launched by the Uttar Prdesh Government to save River Ganga from future pollution.It is inaugrated by the UP CM Yogi Adithyanath.It will pass through the 25 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
NGT bans use of non-biodegradable plastic bags
National Green Tribunal banned plastic bags less than 50 microns in the enitire national capital.the bench headed by Justice Swatendar Kumar announed the decision.