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Andhra govt proposes Rs 10,000 cr greenfield seaport at Ramayapatnam
It is proposed to be developed as a non-major state port at Ramayapatnam along Andhra Coast," the Expert Appraisal Committee said
 "Andhra govt proposes Rs 10,000 cr greenfield seaport at Ramayapatnam")
Singareni Collieries gets green nod for Rs 5,879 cr Telangana power project
SCCL has identified 127.31 hectares of land separately just adjacent to the existing plant. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 5,879.62 crore, the documents showed.
Govt grants six month extension to plastic scrap imports in three SEZs
The three SEZs in which recycling units are now allowed to import plastic scrap are Kandla, Falta and Noida
 "Govt grants six month extension to plastic scrap imports in three SEZs")
2.62 lakh forest fires recorded from 2016-18, says Ministry of Environment
In 2018 and 2017, the highest number of forest fires were reported in Odisha at 31,680 and 36,827, respectively
 "2.62 lakh forest fires recorded from 2016-18, says Ministry of Environment")
Environment Min writes to Goa govt, says will look into Mahadayi project
Earlier on Monday, Sawant had asked people to have patience on the state's dispute with neighbouring Karnataka over the sharing of Mahadayi river waters
 "Environment Min writes to Goa govt, says will look into Mahadayi project")
Air pollution: Govt to hold high-level meeting with top officials on Monday
Officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs will also be present, who will put forth measures required for more effective traffic management
 "Air pollution: Govt to hold high-level meeting with top officials on Monday")
Sugar mills need no green nod to produce additional ethanol: Javadekar
Environment Ministry said mills were expected to undertake production of ethanol from B-heavy molasses
 "Sugar mills need no green nod to produce additional ethanol: Javadekar")
Development, environment should be in tandem for $5 trn economy: Javdekar
The minister also said that under his leadership, the government has already reduced the number of days of granting environmental approvals from 640 days to 108 days
 "Development, environment should be in tandem for $5 trn economy: Javdekar")
How exemption of 13 railway projects puts wildlife sanctuaries at risk
The Forest (Conservation) Act of 1980 prohibits the use of any forest land for non-forest activities
 "How exemption of 13 railway projects puts wildlife sanctuaries at risk")
Govt announces draft notification to regulate pet shops
Dave says that violations of the pet shop rules will not be tolerated and people who violate law will be penalised heavily
 "Govt announces draft notification to regulate pet shops")
Environment ministry defines forests, legally
Large green patches, apart from recorded forests, to get protection. Clarity to help industry
 "Environment ministry defines forests, legally")
Environment ministry switches to swift gear
2,000 clearances given across categories in the past two years, says e-book
 "Environment ministry switches to swift gear")
