FORESTRY NEWS (April 8, 2015)

Not in a hurry to change green laws, says Javadekar

Congress slams TSR Subramanian report; govt to introduce only two amendments to environment regulations in Parliament during Budget session

BS Reporter  |  New Delhi  April 8, 2015

http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/not-in-a-hurry-to-change-green-laws-says-javadekar-115040701117_1.html

Congress-ruled states debunk changes to green laws

TNN | Apr 8, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Congress-ruled-states-debunk-changes-to-green-laws/articleshow/46843579.cms

Centres Proposed Environmental Steps Draw Flak From Activists

By Meera Bhardwaj     Published: 08th April 2015

http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Centres-Proposed-Environmental-Steps-Draw-Flak-From-Activists/2015/04/08/article2753254.ece

NGO calls states to reject proposed reforms in environmental laws

Bengaluru-based ESG terms T S R Subramanian Committee report as regressive and would cause irreversible damage to environment and human rights if accepted

BS Reporter  |  Bengaluru     April 7, 2015

http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/ngo-calls-states-to-reject-proposed-reforms-in-environmental-laws-115040701116_1.html

Centre asks states, UTs to issue environment clearances online

Javadekar said the states would have to clear the backlog of forest clearances by the end of June

http://www.livemint.com/Politics/9hwf3L2XtSggEMAaXV0CyJ/Centre-asks-states-UTs-to-issue-environment-clearances-onli.html

Centre asks states to give online environment clearances to boost transparency

Last Updated : 07 Apr 2015

http://www.saharasamay.com/nation-news/676570916/centre-asks-states-to-give-online-environment-clearances-to-boos.html

India & climate change - Running for catastrophe?

http://ibnlive.in.com/blogs/gauravpandhi/3745/65565/india--climate-change--running-for-catastrophe.html

 

India & climate change - Running for catastrophe?

http://ibnlive.in.com/blogs/gauravpandhi/3745/65565/india--climate-change--running-for-catastrophe.html

Smokescreen of the official kind: PM Modi's speech on environment

Darryl D'Monte   Updated: Apr 07, 2015

http://www.hindustantimes.com/analysis/smokescreen-of-the-official-kind-pm-modi-s-speech-on-environment/article1-1334786.aspx

 Influential uppercaste leaders behind red sanders smuggling

TNN | Apr 8, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Influential-uppercaste-leaders-behind-red-sanders-smuggling/articleshow/46843212.cms

Mirroring reality

Nina C George, April 8, 2015, DHNS

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/470339/mirroring-reality.html

Tigress travels 150km from Bor to Pohara-Malkhed

Vijay Pinjarkar,TNN | Apr 8, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Tigress-travels-150km-from-Bor-to-Pohara-Malkhed/articleshow/46843723.cms

Asiatic lion found dead in Mahuva

http://indianexpress.com/article/india/gujarat/asiatic-lion-found-dead-in-mahuva/

Two more arrested in poaching case

Mazhar Ali | Apr 8, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Two-more-arrested-in-poaching-case/articleshow/46843623.cms

4 Elephants Begin New Lives Thanks to India’s Biggest Elephant Rescue Operation Ever

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/news/elephants-rescued-from-circus-in-india/

4 circus elephants rescued from Maha

TNN | Apr 7, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/agra/4-circus-elephants-rescued-from-Maha/articleshow/46841830.cms

Prakash Javadekar: Government to frame rules in 15 days to curb dust in Delhi

Niti PTI BotStates Author: Niti PTI Bot - April 7, 2015

http://www.niticentral.com/2015/04/07/prakash-javadekar-government-to-frame-rules-in-15-days-to-curb-dust-in-delhi-309188.html

Lapsed tenders hurt Modi's 'Make in India' defence industry push

Reuters | April 08, 2015

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150408/nation-current-affairs/article/lapsed-tenders-hurt-modis-make-india-defence-industry-push

Forest Fires At Chernobyl Could Spawn Clouds of Radioactive Ash

Sarah Zhang-, Gawker MediaApr 7, 2015

http://www.gizmodo.in/news/Forest-Fires-At-Chernobyl-Could-Spawn-Clouds-of-Radioactive-Ash/articleshow/46842679.cms