New business guidelines: A moral voice, not an execution tool
The absence of concrete measures gives the government space to shrug off all responsibilities
COVID-19: Union health ministry issues guidelines for telemedicine
On SC’s direction to encourage less patient-doctor interaction. Registered medical practitioners will need to complete an online course first
Bihar pollution agency to check water quality of Ganga river, others to identify violation of idol immersion norms
Water checks before and after Durga Puja festivities in Patna, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Purnia, Muzaffarpur and Darbhanga
Madhya Pradesh not in favour of imposing tax on resorts near tiger reserves
Wants to charge the money from wildlife tourists, instead
Supreme Court bans tourism in core tiger habitats
Court slaps fine of Rs 10,000 each on states that have not notified buffer zone around tiger reserves even after the deadline for it was extended …
'Corporate India needs to rethink growth'
The Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development Works, set up jointly by the Confederation of Indian Industries and ITC Limited, helps …
Expert bodies suggest measures to fight killer heat waves
Long-term planning, combined with immediate preventive measures, can be the key
Why unlawful sand mining in India needs good governance
Violation of environmental laws needs pressing attention by officials; a strict law enforcement is needed against illegal sand mining, says experts
World Tourism Day: COVID -19 an opportunity to rethink Himalayan tourism
This September 27, it is time to turn the pandemic into an opportunity by looking at tourism in a different light and redesigning the current …
FSSAI draft guidelines do not propose ban on junk food in schools
Guidelines submitted to Delhi High Court dwell more on promoting consumption of water and hygiene among school kids through Facebook,Twitter
Ban junk food in schools, amicus curiae tells Delhi High Court
Stakeholders are expected to reply to the suggestions within the next hearing
MoTA’s job is FRA, not land diversion: DG Forest
Director General of Forest and Special Secretary at environment ministry says will take up matter with MoTA
Demand Nirbhaya—fearless—cities
Catalysing safe design for public spaces should be among the top priorities to make cities safe for women, children and elderly
The world is hooked on junk food: How big companies pull it off
Over many decades our food environments have relentlessly been encouraging us to make choices that are harmful to our health, through …
Climate-based protectionism: Green public procurement can incentivise public sector to eliminate polluting tech
The tool presents an opportunity for the Indian manufacturing sector to change course in time for major policy shifts across the world
Ahead of SC hearing on FRA, MoEF asks states to share “encroachment” data
Forest Survey of India requests for geo-referenced locations of encroachments, but many states ill-equipped to do so
MoTA raises objections to environment ministry’s FRA compliance circular
In the circular, the ministry had clarified that FRA compliance certificates would not be required in Stage I of the forest diversion process
SC issues notices to Centre, states to check illegal sand mining
National Legal Services Authority, the petitioner, says rampant sand mining is devastating rivers in the absence of guidelines
Recycled waste glass can help solve sand shortages
Natural sand is a widely used raw material and has become the second-most widely consumed natural resource on the Earth, after freshwater
Guidelines on idol immersions
CPCB says only natural materials as specified in ancient scriptures should be used
MoEF categorises offences relating to environmental clearances
Not complying with conditions of clearance can be a serious offence
Risk of corruption clouds Andhra Pradesh solar bids
Industry claims vested interests are likely to take advantage of lax bidding rules for 1,000 MW solar power
Unbalanced diets in G20 countries make 75% of global food carbon budget: Report
Food consumption patterns aligning with current national dietary guidelines can reduce total greenhouse gas emissions for G20 countries
Food labels misleading, India’s new dietary guidelines warn
Advisory cautions against 'sugar-free' foods, protein powder; urges consumers to read detailed information on packaging
Which are the junk food guidelines that can be enforced? asks Delhi High Court
Court seeks report from amicus curiae; says there is need to specify which food items need to be regulated in schools