India approves conversion of 22-km 'Tiger Corridor' to 4-lane highway in Itarsi-Betul Change India sanctioned Rs 758 crore to convert the 22-kilometre 'Tiger Corridor' in the Itarsi–Betul section of National Highway-46 into a four-lane highway and approved construction of 11 underpasses and overpasses to allow animal crossings. Why it matters The upgrade commits a fixed, higher-capacity alignment that will reduce planning flexibility for local land use and transport projects in the corridor. Construction will require scheduled traffic diversions and temporary restrictions on local access that must be managed to avoid prolonged supply disruptions. Economic Times · Apr 5 More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
EU Court of Justice fines Portugal €10m for failing to protect biodiversity Change The EU Court of Justice fined Portugal €10m and ordered it to pay €41,250 per day until 55 designated habitat sites are brought into compliance, with the daily penalty reduced by €750 for each site that meets protection requirements. Why it matters Portugal is now under a binding legal obligation to secure full habitat protections for the specified sites rather than relying on partial or delayed measures. Continued non-compliance will directly translate into accumulating daily financial liability, forcing agencies to prioritise enforceable conservation steps immediately. The Guardian · Mar 5 More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
