Drilling in details
Hartman de Souza decodes Goa's mining machinery, which has defrocked the state's environment
Dream run over
Aparna Pallavi finds out why residents of Goa’s prettiest village cannot wish away mining which they hate
Public walk out of hearing for Mithi Virdi nuclear power project
Residents say public hearing was illegal and organised without a proper rehabilitation plan for the project-affected
Big Brother is watching you; actually your face
Facial recognition has become a frontline policing tool in India amid fears that it is prone to errors and allows the government to expand …
Bharat Bandh: Home Minister Amit Shah steps in for talk with farmer leaders
Will meet them Tuesday evening, a day before sixth round of talks between the Union government and farmers on three farm laws
India’s natural farming push: Obvious measures ignored, points out Standing Committee
The country’s organic / natural farming coverage remains poor despite abundant indegenous resources
SC halts work in 26 mines operating illegally in Odisha
Asks state to consider all mine renewal applications at the earliest and dispose them of within six months
Taking farm laws to Supreme Court won’t dampen farmers’ protests: Kerala agriculture minister
Kerala’s decision to move the apex court against Modi government’s new farm laws have sparked discussions. DTE spoke to minister VS …
The Gond kingdoms
The first historically recorded Gond kingdoms came up in central India’s hilly region in the 14th and 15th century AD
Delhi High Court bans e-rickshaws in city
While the Central government plans to bring e-rickshaws under the ambit of local municipalities, Delhi High Court bans them citing safety and …
Illegal mining’s ground zero
Rampant mining for over a decade is altering north Odisha’s Bonai forests, and spurring protests
M B Shah Commission report: Odisha's mine of scams exposed
Illegal iron ore mining in Joda circle of Sundargarh district is one of the biggest scams in India, says commission
J&K to get Rs 60,000 crore as BJP-PDP agree on government formation
State allocated maximum amount among 11 revenue deficit states, following recommendations of 14th Finance Commission
Will intensify protest: Farmer leaders reject Union govt draft seeking to break deadlock
Farmer unions call for major countrywide protest December 14; blocking of Delhi-Jaipur Highway, Yamuna Expressway by December 12
Expenditure by Ministry of Cooperation jumped to 57% from 6% in just a month
The Union ministry spent Rs 136 crore in 10 months till January 31, 2023; then Rs 377 crore by February 24, finds a Parliamentary Standing …
SC allows e-auction of Goa's iron ore stocks mined prior to ban
About 11.48 million tonnes of iron ore worth Rs 6,600 crore is lying in various mine lease areas and jetties; money realised will go to …
Environmental clearance must for removing mine dumps in Goa: Union mines ministry
Transporting mineral-rich reject in large quantities will cause air pollution and its processing will produce waste, says ministry
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 10, 2022)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Supreme Court to probe illegal mining in Odisha
Hearing on plea to stay illegal mining to be taken up next Monday. Petitioners argue that the illegally recovered wealth from the miners should …
West Bengal polls: What’s in it for Adivasis and forest dwellers?
For political parties, tribal votes matter more than including tribal concerns in their political agenda.
Where India's water economy stands
Tushaar Shah works at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in Anand and leads the IWMI-Tata water policy programme in India. He …
Introduction of ‘data exclusivity’ in pesticides Bill will affect farmers
Certain clauses in the Bill threaten to delay the entry of affordable generic products in the market
Jammu and Kashmir: District Development Councils trigger fears of dilution of grassroots democracy
Local leaders say it is an attempt to deny a genuine political voice to the people of the region
Cabinet clears mineral Act; foreign companies can mine too
Government takes ordinance route to clear Bill, allowing foreign companies to bid for mineral resources
‘Save Yamuna’ activists call off protest
Say senior BJP leaders, including Home Minister Rajnath Singh and party president Amit Shah, have promised to take action within two months