Coastal Andhra Faces Imminent Sea Level Rise by 2050
A grim environmental forecast indicates that Andhra Pradesh’s extensive coastline is poised to experience a significant sea level rise of approximately 20 centimeters by 2050. The Draft State Action Plan on Climate Change reveals that this change could lead to the salinization of up to 35,000 hectares of prime agricultural land in coastal areas, posing…
Controversial Dehradun Road Project Faces High Court Delay Amid Displacement Concerns
A significant infrastructure project in Dehradun, the ambitious ₹6,500 crore Rispana-Bindal elevated road, has encountered a legal hurdle. The Uttarakhand High Court on August 14 deferred the public hearing for the project until August 25, responding to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a local foundation. The PIL articulates grave concerns over the potential…