77 People Arrested Under Poaching Case, Reveals MP Forest Minister
Nearly 93 tigers have died in the ‘Tiger state of India’ Madhya Pradesh including 25 due to poaching. Providing January 2018-January 2021 data, the state forest Minister Vijay Shah on March 1 revealed that 77 people were arrested for poaching. Shah also mentioned other big cats death due to natural calamities, diseases and mutual conflicts. As per the 2018 census, while the state housed largest (526) number of tigers, its Bandhavgarh reserve… read-more
Tags: Tiger, Big Cats, Enviroinment, Madhya Pradesh
Courtesy: NDTV
Bangalore Infant Pleas HC To Ban Vehicular Traffic In Cubbon Park
In a rare incident, a case has been filed on behalf of a five-month-old baby in the Karnataka High Court to ban vehicular traffic inside Bangalore’s Cubbon Park. The petition from baby, Kiran Medhi Kumar, had cited a study that mentioned there was a notable decline in pollution when vehicles were prohibited in the park. Accepting the petition, the court has directed the state government and other concerned authorities to respond.
Tags: Cubbon Park, Bangalore, Enviroinment, Vehicles, Traffic, Karnataka High Court
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
Coca-Cola Ranked World's Worst Plastic Polluter For Third Time
Coca-Cola has been ranked worst plastic polluter in the world for the third consecutive year by Break Free From Plastic. Nestle and PepsiCo followed Coca-Cola in the list. The three companies have been inculpated of “zero progress” in reducing plastic waste. Coca-Cola's beverage bottles were the most most frequently littered bottle in 51 of 55 countries surveyed. Coca-Cola's label appeared on 13,834 pieces of plastic wastes; Nestle on 8,633;… read-more
Tags: Enviroinment, COCA-COLA, Nestle, Plastic, pepsico
Courtesy: The Guardian
SC Asks Former Justice Lokur to Submit Report on Stubble Burning
The Supreme court on October 16 appointed a single-member panel of former Judge Madan Bhimarao Lokur to monitor and file a report on stubble burning within two weeks. Reportedly, Justice Lokur will be assisted by the members of the National Cadet Corps, Bharat Scouts and National Service Scheme. The court also ordered the Environment Pollution Control Authority and administrative bodies of Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh to support the… read-more
Tags: Stubble Burning, Supreme Court, Farmers, Enviroinment, MB Lokur
Courtesy: The Hindu
Delhi Government Exempts Road Tax for Electric Vehicles
Transport Minister of Delhi Kailash Gahlot on October 11 announced that the National Capital Territory government will exempt battery-operated vehicles from road tax. The official notification said that the Lieutenant Governor exempts taxes with an immediate effect, by using the powers under sub-section (3) of section 13 of the Delhi Motor Vehicles Taxation Act of 1962. The minister further said, "… read-more
Tags: Delhi, Enviroinment, Electric Vehicles, tax Exemption
Courtesy: Brifly News