19 September 2021
Coal mining concerns: Study warns against mining approval to 14 of the 23 coal blocks in Hasdeo Arand in Chhattisgarh due to biodiversity and other concerns
Ten thousand trees cut in a protected area for a safari: A tiger safari through Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR)— which was envisioned by Prime Minister Modi during his shoot of an episode of ‘Man Vs Wild’ for Discovery channel in 2019 — is in the eye of a storm after a plea sent to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) alleged that 10,000 trees in the protected area, as opposed to the 163 trees proposed by the state, were felled for the project
“Mystery” fever in UP because of the lack of testing facilities: UP village empties out as 12 die after fever; officials start delayed tests for dengue, malaria; With panic spreading due to the death of at least 12 people in the last one month here due to a “mysterious fever”, many have left
Wholesale natural gas prices double: The average price of natural gas on the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) has more than doubled from April 2021; households to feel impact soon
Sorry state of affairs ST resettlement colonies: Scheduled Tribes commission finds violations, lack of amenities in Polavaram rehabilitation colonies in Andhra