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Cattle sale for slaughter: Narendra Modi govt to withdraw ban after feedback from states

The central government has decided to roll back its plan of implementing a ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter in animal markets.

NGT allows work on Andhra Pradesh's proposed capital Amaravati to continue, forms two panels to monitor progess

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday refused to interfere with the environment clearance granted to Amaravati, the proposed capital of Andhra Pradesh.

Delhi wants a pollution-free Diwali: Officials consider slew of measures; may shut power plants, hold surprise drills

Delhiites may not face a repeat of 2016, as as the national capital is better prepared this year, mulling in several measure to crub air pollution.

Delhi air pollution: Ahead of Diwali, NCR plans to ban diesel gensets, implement Graded Response Action Plan

Delhi-NCR is all set to implement a Graded Response Action Plan which will include strict measures to curb air pollution.

Supreme Court asks Centre to consider suggestions on safe corridors for wild animals

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to consider suggestions for safe passage of elephants and other endangered animals.

Maneka Gandhi says ban on cattle trade for slaughter ensures bovines are not ill-treated

Maneka Gandhi, an animal rights activist, had earlier called for an end to cow slaughter and also suggested banning zoos across the country.

Chennai oil spill: NGT to hear pleas seeking compensation for victims

The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday transferred to its Southern Bench two pleas seeking compensation to people affected by the recent oil spill off the coast of Tamil Nadu and seizure of the vessels involved.

Jallikattu: Bull taming is cruelty at its best, TN parties using it for political gains

In the past, from 2008 to 2014, the special conditions of the Supreme Court regulating jallikattu were brazenly flouted at all the events which were inspected by the Animal Welfare Board of India.

'Lust for killing' in MoEF: Maneka Gandhi slams Prakash Javadekar over animal culling

On Thursday Union Minister for Women and Child Maneka Gandhi lashed out at the environment ministry headed by Prakash Javadekar for handing out permissions to kill wild animals.

Forest fire aftermath: NGT bars Uttarakhand govt from cutting trees for roadworks

the National Green Tribunal on Friday to restrain the state government from chopping of trees for construction of road in Uttarakhand.