Environment News
Environment Minister reviews CAQM’s new digital nerve centre to track air pollution
The Union Environment Minister has reviewed the new PAVAN digital command center, designed to enhance real-time tracking of air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region. This initiative marks a significant technological step toward improving enforcement and data-driven policy compliance.
Banned Mangur fish farms found near Ujani Dam catchment
Authorities in Pune have destroyed illegal African catfish (Mangur) farms discovered near the Ujani Dam catchment area. Officials have initiated legal action against the operators for violating environmental and food safety regulations.
MoEFCC urges NGT to direct States to submit annual plan of operation for Neelakurinji conservation
The MoEFCC has petitioned the National Green Tribunal to mandate conservation action plans for the endangered Neelakurinji shrub across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. This initiative follows reports highlighting the species' shrinking habitat and follows a historical review of its 12-year flowering cycle.
Oxygen depletion kills a large number of Jalebi fish in Palar river near Ambur
A significant number of Jalebi fish died in the Palar River near Ambur due to oxygen depletion. Local authorities and residents are calling for an investigation into the water quality of this vital irrigation and domestic source.
Government re-issues draft notification declaring over 56 K sq km of Western Ghats as eco-sensitive area
The Centre has issued its seventh draft notification to declare 56,825 sq km of the Western Ghats as an ecologically sensitive area. This move faces ongoing opposition from states like Kerala over concerns regarding local livelihoods and infrastructure development.