River flood plains remain go zones

Environment ministry dithers on notification seeking to regulate construction activities in flood plains

Can faith heal?

Billed as the largest gathering of humanity in recorded history, Maha Kumbh has commenced in Allahabad. Over the next few weeks, pilgrims will …

`I did not have a government for 36 hours'

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah pleaded helplessness as the seat of his government went under water and his ministers and …

Pollution threatens Taj Mahal

Despite crores being spent on its upkeep, air and water pollution continue to threaten the Taj Mahal

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 1, 2020)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal

The past and present of rivers

Author(s): Karuna Futane We are a generation that has turned flowing fresh water rivers to rivers of sewage and garbage. We have lost rivers. …

Road to disaster

Fertile land is up for grabs in western Uttar Pradesh. Private developers are acquiring it to build apartments, industries, IT institutes, and …