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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicNEERI

Topic: NEERI

NEERI’s findings cast shadow on construction work along Kumbalgarh’s Lakhela lake catchment area

Built-up portion in lake’s eco-fragile area constitutes close to 3% of total area of the catchment zone, says report. Total catchment area spans approximately 13.662 sq km.

What are green crackers & how do we make them, ask Sivakasi’s troubled firework-makers

Sivakasi fireworks manufacturers want Supreme Court to define green cracker, say they have been following emission norms for 15 years.

Modi govt forms panel to tackle industrial pollution near Taj Mahal

The panel comprises officials of the environment ministry, experts from NEERI, IITs and various other forums.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

2 Agniveers awarded Sena Medal for gallantry in Op Sindoor, a first since Agnipath launch

This marks the first time that Agniveers have received gallantry awards. They are the Army's short-term recruits under the Agnipath scheme.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.