Arunachal Pradesh
Lessons on ecology from the Apatani tribe in Ziro Valley
Posted on 17 Jan, 2016 03:42 PMZiro Valley, which figures in the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites as a unique cultural landscape, sits at a height of 5600 feet in Arunachal Pradesh. It is inhabited by the Apatani tribe who are completely confined to the valley.
CPCB gets strict with non-compliant industries along the Ganga
Posted on 16 Nov, 2015 09:34 PMRespond immediately or face closure: CPCB to non-compliant industries along the Ganga
Adapting to floods and improving lifestyles could give us some clues to finding an alternative to embankments
Posted on 29 Oct, 2015 01:46 PMDr Molden, you have visited Dihiri in Dhemaji district and Borsala in Lakhimpur districts. Both these villages are the worst flood affected villages of the region. You also interacted with the communities in these two villages. What was the purpose of this visit? Please share your experiences.
Respect tribal goverments; conserve forests
Posted on 24 Oct, 2015 04:31 PMThe Galo tribe has lived in the Eastern Himalayan forests for centuries. Like their neighbours, this tribe had a well-defined territory, the boundaries of which were marked by various topographical features such as rock formations or mountain ridges.
Centre approves 50 more days of work under MGNREGA to tackle drought
Posted on 21 Sep, 2015 10:14 PM50 more days of work under MGNREGA in drought-hit areas
No more dam approvals until e-flow report is out: Water Ministry
Posted on 07 Sep, 2015 09:35 PMNo approval of dams until e-flow report is out: Water Ministry to CWC
Green nod to Dibang hydel project opposed in NGT
Posted on 20 Jul, 2015 10:25 PMPetition filed against green nod granted to Dibang hydel project
Raising Sardar Sarovar Dam height would be disastrous: Committee
Posted on 16 Jun, 2015 11:16 AMCommittee warns against raising Sardar Sarovar Dam height
Protests in Arunachal as Centre clears Dibang project
Posted on 26 May, 2015 09:22 AMGreen nod to Arunachal's Dibang project
Rs. 20,000 crore sanctioned for Ganga clean-up
Posted on 19 May, 2015 09:17 AMCentre okays Rs 20,000 crore for the 'Namami Gange' programme
