Jairam Ramesh Slams Modi's Great Nicobar Project as 'Environmental Disaster'

Great Nicobar Island Project Jairam Ramesh Narendra Modi

Quick Look

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticizes PM Modi's Great Nicobar Island Project, calling it an 'environmental disaster.' He cites extensive public engagement, legal challenges in Calcutta High Court over environmental law violations, and states the nation's 'ecological conscience is on trial.'

AI-generated summary

Font size

Read the full article on Economic Times

Constitutional experts state that the motion to remove former Allahabad HC judge Justice Yashwant Varma is pointless after his resignation on April 9, following the discovery of unaccounted money. Varma resigned before the inquiry committee's report could be tabled in Parliament. Experts argue that a resigned judge cannot be impeached, making the tabling of the report a mere formality.

Times of India

Developing·3h ago

India Proposes Extending Inter-State Vehicle Stay to 3 Years Without Re-registration

India's road transport ministry proposes extending the period a vehicle can be kept in another state without re-registration from one year to three. This aims to ease living for people in transferable or contractual jobs, complementing the BH series registration.

Times of India

Developing·3h ago

Bengal CM Adhikari Proposes Syama Prasad Mookerjee's Life in Syllabus, Singur Movement Removed

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari proposed including Syama Prasad Mookerjee's life in the state's syllabus and removing the Singur movement. He stated Mookerjee's vision of an undivided India and his contributions should be taught from the next academic year. The CM also announced plans to preserve Mookerjee's heritage building and establish a library in his memory.

Times of India

Developing·3h ago

Sneako Faces Deportation Calls After Controversial New York Livestream Remarks

Online personality Sneako sparked controversy with remarks about Islam and New York during a livestream. Alex Jones called for his deportation, while Gad Saad raised concerns about demographic change and religious influence.

TOI World

Developing·4h ago

Supreme Court Petition Demands Transparency in Ethanol-Blended Petrol Distribution

A Supreme Court petition seeks transparency in ethanol-blended petrol distribution, demanding display of ethanol percentages on fuel nozzles and bills. It also requests a vehicle compatibility database to protect consumers from potential damage and warranty issues.

Economic Times

More on this topicGreat Nicobar Island Project

Jairam Ramesh Slams Modi's Great Nicobar Project as 'Environmental Disaster'

Quick Look

Related Topics

Related Stories

India Asks ZEE5 to Remove Diljit Dosanjh Film 'Satluj' on Security Grounds

Justice Varma's Impeachment Motion Futile Post-Resignation, Say Experts

India Proposes Extending Inter-State Vehicle Stay to 3 Years Without Re-registration

Bengal CM Adhikari Proposes Syama Prasad Mookerjee's Life in Syllabus, Singur Movement Removed

Sneako Faces Deportation Calls After Controversial New York Livestream Remarks

Supreme Court Petition Demands Transparency in Ethanol-Blended Petrol Distribution