Eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil criticizes large-scale mining in Goa for causing irreversible ecological damage and destroying sacred sites, highlighting illegal activities and corruption. Read his stark assessment.
GPCB shuts four Surat units for dumping 50 tonnes of chemical waste from Bharuch into city drains. A Rs 25 lakh fine imposed and water connections cut. Full details on the busted racket inside.
Karnataka High Court rules insurer not liable for compensation if employer fails to verify driver's valid licence. School ordered to pay Rs 5.38 lakh for 2008 bus accident. Read the full legal analysis.
Uttarakhand High Court intervenes in Bageshwar mining case, orders expert panel to decide if operations are killing the fragile Himalayan ecosystem. Interim reports due every 15 days.
Visakhapatnam authorities impose ₹10 crore environmental compensation and issue 159 e-challans in a major anti-pollution drive. Read about the multi-department crackdown.
Planting bamboo for privacy can backfire. Learn how running bamboo damages house foundations, blocks drains & causes disputes. Essential guide for Indian homeowners.
Himachal Pradesh government's Supreme Court appeal against a high court order for higher land compensation sparks outrage among activists and affected families. Details inside.
Anti-Corruption Bureau arrests cooperative bank manager in Ajmer for demanding Rs 30,000 bribe from a farmer to release crop damage compensation. Full details on the trap and investigation.
A breach in the Balsamand minor canal in Hisar flooded fields, damaging wheat and mustard crops. Farmers allege substandard construction and demand compensation and a thorough investigation.
Maharashtra Human Rights Commission directs Thane Collector to compensate Kurla man whose plot was acquired for Mumbai-Vadodara project without payment. Read the full story.
Sigachi Industries told Telangana High Court it paid ₹42 lakh compensation to each family of the 54 workers killed in the June 2025 blast. The remaining ₹58 lakh of the ₹1 crore total is to be paid by the government. Full details inside.
A viral video by IFS officer Parveen Kaswan reveals shocking plastic pollution at 13,000 ft during Manimahesh Yatra, sparking outrage. Join the conversation on environmental responsibility.
Uttarakhand High Court extends the ban on mechanised soapstone mining in Bageshwar, forms a high-powered committee to assess environmental damage. Read the full story.
OpenAI is paying an average of $1.5 million in stock compensation per employee, the highest in tech startup history, to retain top AI talent in a fierce race against rivals like Meta.
Iconic Mysuru sunset viewpoint Sagara Katte is drowning in plastic, puja waste & liquor bottles. Locals urge authorities to regulate tourism & save Cauvery backwaters from contamination. Read more.
Environmentalists warn of severe ecological damage as Bannerghatta National Park's buffer zone shrinks, threatening elephants, tigers, and other wildlife. Read the full report.
Mandya's minister directs officials to clear all pending 'Pouti Khata' applications within six months and reviews compensation for monsoon-damaged houses and crops. Read for key updates on revenue reforms and infrastructure.
Families of Sigachi blast victims, promised Rs 1 crore each, have received only Rs 25 lakh. Migrant workers' kin face financial hardship as they await the remaining Rs 75 lakh. Read their struggle.
Delhi govt fails to notify new groundwater policy as NGT deadline lapses. Probe into illegal extraction by 536 Paharganj hotels incomplete, ₹4.32 crore recovered as compensation. Read more.
Mumbai's Motor Accident Claims Tribunal orders MSRTC to pay Rs 2.21 crore to the family of Aniket Dabholkar, a 30-year-old engineer fatally struck by a speeding bus. The verdict cites driver negligence. Read the full details.
Mohali police, in a major overnight operation, arrested 15 and filed 20 FIRs for illegal mining. SSP Hans led the raid, seizing heavy machinery. Read the full story.
Survivors of the Nov 10 Delhi blast near Red Fort say Rs 20,000 compensation is insufficient for medical bills & lost livelihoods. They urge govt review, citing past precedents.
Delhi's Motor Accident Claims Tribunal orders Rs 1.26 crore compensation to the family of a man killed in a 2023 road accident. Read the full details of the landmark ruling.
A Dutch NGO files a massive $1.6 billion claim against Tata Steel's Netherlands units for environmental damage. Read the full details of the legal battle.
Tata Steel's Dutch units face a €1.4 billion class action over alleged health and environmental damage near its IJmuiden plant. The company vows to defend itself. Read the full story.
A seemingly harmless daily routine of keeping drinks near your laptop is causing silent, irreversible damage. Learn why the effects show up weeks later and how to protect your device.
The National Green Tribunal has pulled up Noida Authority for repeated pollution violations during construction. It noted a massive gap between imposed and recovered penalties. Read the full story.
National Green Tribunal directs UPPCB to monitor Noida Authority for environmental violations, including dust pollution from damaged roads. Next hearing set for March 13, 2026.
CAQM imposes Rs 61.8 crore environmental compensation on six thermal power plants near Delhi for failing to meet mandatory biomass co-firing targets aimed at curbing stubble burning pollution. Read the full details.
NGT holds Himachal officials responsible for illegal road in eco-sensitive Spiti, orders Rs 1.49 crore penalty and 28.7-hectare afforestation. Read the full story.