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In clearing Great Nicobar project, NGT continues its streak of failed merit review

On February 16, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) dismissed coastal zone regulations-related challenges to the Rs 80,000 crore mega project in Great Nicobar island. The project comprises an international airport, a transshipment terminal, gas and solar power plants, a township and tourism facilities. 

Newslaundry · Feb 18

Nicobar project to hack 10 lakh trees: Govt invites proposals despite pending nod and cases

Over 9.6 lakh trees are set to be axed for a “holistic” infrastructural project on Great Nicobar Island, as its quasi-government agency, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation, has set the ball rolling by issuing an expression of interest, a prelude to the bidding process. 

Newslaundry · Sep 11, 2024

Is India’s new airport in Mumbai safe? Bird strike experts say no

Activists say site for Navi Mumbai International Airport is dangerously close to bird sanctuaries and roosting spots.

Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2023