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Exemption of FGD mandate is a positive for coal-based power plants: CareEd
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
FGD is a system that removes sulphur dioxide (SO₂) from the smoke released by coal-fired power plants.
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Union Environment Minister assured of clearing obstacles for Yettinahole p
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to reporters at Karnataka Bhavan at Delhi, he said, "We met Union Minister of Environment Bhupendra Yadav and appraised him about the technical difficulties with the forest land for Yettinahole project. We also briefed him about our plan to provide revenue land in lieu of the forest
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Environment Ministry rejects 'misleading claims' on subversion of forest r
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The clarification comes hours after Congress leader Jairam Ramesh cited a letter by civil society members, alleging that the ministry has "subverted" the Forest Rights Act.
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Congress's Jairam Ramesh raises concerns over Environment Ministry's role
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday raised concerns after 150 civil society groups and activists wrote to the Prime Minister, accusing the Environment Ministry of weakening the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
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Empowering Lives Through Clean Energy; PM Ujjwala Yojana completes 9 years
Updated : 11 months ago IST
As on March 1, 2025, the total number of active domestic LPG consumers in India stands at 32.94 crore, including 10.33 crore beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY).
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Taiwan's Ministry of Environment revises rules to raise fees on industrial
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's environment ministry has revised pollution fee rules for the first time in a decade, expanding the list of substances and gradually increasing rates to push industries toward cleaner practices.
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Adani's Vizhinjam port gets environment clearance for next phases: Kerala
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Vizhinjam International Seaport has received the necessary clearance from the Union environment ministry, informed Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday, affirming this nod from the government will help work at the port is completed by 2028.
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South Korea to restrict access to Chinese AI DeepSeek over data concerns
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The South Korean finance ministry announced plans to block access to the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) service DeepSeek, citing concerns over data collection, Yonhap News Agency reported on Thursday, citing a ministry official.
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Environment Ministry removes dual environmental compliance for industries
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Government of India on Thursday accepted the long-standing demand of industry to remove dual compliance of Environmental Clearance (EC) and Consent to Establish (CTE) for setting up of new industries.
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India will continue to be vocal about climate finances at COP29
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Sources in the environment ministry said India will continue to be vocal about the need for adequate finance particularly for the Global South.
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Central govt amends rules for strubble burning in Delhi, NCR
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The central government on Thursday announced amendment to the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Rules of 2023 that deal with the imposition, collection and utilisation of environmental compensation for stubble burning.
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Second edition of 4-day Tribal Art Exhibition kickstarts in Delhi
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The second edition of the four-day Tribal Art Exhibition kickstarted at the India Habitat Centre in Delhi on Saturday.
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