Environment Ministry removes dual environmental compliance for industries

Nov 14, 2024

The Government of India on Thursday accepted the long-standing demand of industry to remove dual compliance of Environmental Clearance (EC) and Consent to Establish...

NGT takes suo motu cognisance of Darjeeling disaster report, transfers case to Eastern Zonal Bench

Oct 30, 2025

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has observed that reports of large-scale landslides and environmental degradation in Darjeeling due to unsustainable development and climate change...

CII recommends automatic mining rights, viability gap funding and FTAs to boost India's critical minerals sector

Jul 03, 2025

"Environmental regulations should be streamlined and enhanced through the adoption of technology. CII recommends implementing a unified compliance framework that consolidates all state and...

How Automated Compliance Checking is Shaping Smart Cities

Sep 30, 2024

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: As urban areas evolve into smart cities, the role of compliance automation is becoming increasingly pivotal. Compliance serves as...

Pakistan: Lahore project halted as environmental rules questioned

Jan 03, 2026

Lahore has halted a proposed underground parking project at Nasir Bagh after environmental objections and court orders. Activists and experts warned the project would...

NGT upholds environmental clearance for Great Nicobar project, directs strict compliance with EC conditions

Feb 16, 2026

The Tribunal concluded that concerns raised in the second round of litigation had already been addressed through safeguards and review by a High-Powered Committee...