File photo of Nahargarh sanctuary Jaipur: Rajasthan govt has begun preparing scientific Zonal Master Plans (ZMPs) for the Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) of 13 protected areas to ensure development around national parks and wildlife sanctuaries remains environmentally sustainable.The department of environment and climate change is preparing the plans using Geographic Information System (GIS)-based mapping to identify…
Seven trees were cut down in Beguvalli near Mandagadde for the Shivamogga–Thirthahalli National Highway (NH-169) expansion project Shivamogga: A wave of public resentment has erupted against the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and forest department officials following the felling of seven trees at Beguvalli near Mandagadde for the Shivamogga–Thirthahalli National Highway (NH-169) expansion project.The…
Thiruvananthapuram: CPM state secretariat on Wednesday urged central govt to stop its move to include residential areas in the Western Ghats in ecologically sensitive zone (ESZ) list.Centre’s expert committee dismissed state’s recommendations without even conducting necessary verification, said CPM state secretariat. State govt must treat Centre’s move with seriousness and act without delay, it said.“Union…
