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Telangana High Court refuses to entertain PIL on Godavari pollution

Telangana High Court refuses to entertain PIL on Godavari pollution

The Telangana High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning severe pollution in the Godavari river, and directed the petitioner to invoke the jurisdiction of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The Division Bench, comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice GM Mohiuddin, was dealing with the PIL, which relied on a report by the Ministry of Jal Shakti National River Conservation Directorate, which highlighted that not only urban waste but also industrial waste is being drained into the river. The court stated that NGT, “having a Pan-Nation jurisdiction, would be able to address these issues covering several states through which the famous Godavari river flows.” Story continues below this ad The petitioner Aakula Sampath Kumar, a law student, submitted that this severe pollution has reportedly affected the aquatic life and is contaminating waters used for drinking and other purposes downstream, affecting millions of people and “posing a serious threat to public health and environmental safety.” The bench further observed that the report relied upon by the petitioner referred to …

‘Below2°’: An artwork that is melting | Art-and-culture News

‘Below2°’: An artwork that is melting | Art-and-culture News

As temperatures soar across North India and the India Meteorological Department warns of an intense heatwave ahead, artist Aakash Ranison’s artwork ‘Below2°’ — installed at the eco-resort Karma Lakelands in Gurugram — warns of the impending climatic disasters that await. A five-foot globe constructed from 1,000 repurposed golf balls, hand-painted by schoolchildren to symbolise the generation inheriting the planet, the globe is created with a special wax adhesive mixed with natural chemicals that is engineered to melt at 53°C, serving as a metaphor for the consequences of surpassing critical climate thresholds. “With global temperatures already exceeding 1.5°C of warming, the artwork underscores the devastating implications of breaching the 2°C limit set by the Paris Agreement,” notes a release. A five-foot globe constructed from 1,000 repurposed golf balls is hand-painted by schoolchildren to symbolise the generation inheriting the planet (Source: PR Handout) Ranison states, “Art moves people in ways data and reports cannot, as it speaks to human emotions. Below2° is a visual, emotional and scientific representation of our planet’s crisis and the urgent need for …

Bird hits at Kolkata airport cause for concern, municipal bodies asked to take action | Latest News India

Bird hits at Kolkata airport cause for concern, municipal bodies asked to take action | Latest News India

Kolkata, Concerned over the rising incidents of bird hits at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport here, its Airfield Environment Management Committee has asked the local authorities to take measures so that such incidents can be minimized, an official said. Bird hits at Kolkata airport cause for concern, municipal bodies asked to take action During a meeting held on Saturday under the chairmanship of West Bengal’s Home Secretary Nandini Chakravorty who is also the chairperson of the AEMC, strategies were discussed to enhance airspace security. The meeting was convened by the Director of Kolkata airport, Dr Pravat Ranjan Beuria. According to Beuria, the total number of bird hits that occurred at the Kolkata airport from January 1 to November 7 this year has been 18, which is a cause for concern. The airport area is surrounded by five municipalities and all the civic bodies have been asked to carry out garbage cleaning on a regular basis. Garbage dumps, open drains, butcher shops, fish stalls and waste food are major sources of attraction for birds. The …

Assam Biker Mauled To Death By Rhino Near Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary | Video

Last Updated: September 30, 2024, 14:00 IST In a video that has circulated online, Hussain can be seen abandoning his bike and fleeing into an open field as the rhino pursued him. (Screengrab) A biker in Assam was chased and mauled to death by a rhino near Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting human-wildlife conflict in the region A biker in Assam was killed after being chased and attacked by a rhinoceros near the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district on Sunday. The victim, identified as 37-year-old Saddam Hussain from the Kamrup Metropolitan district, was riding his motorcycle when the rhino emerged from the sanctuary. In a video that is going viral on social media platform X, a man can be seen abandoning his bike and fleeing into an open field as the rhino chased him. Saddam Ali, who had an illegal house in Kachutoli, Assam killed by rhino. Despite repeated police orders to vacate govt land, he didn’t comply.During an eviction drive, as he tried to flee, a rhino chased and killed him. A tragic yet …