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Nikhil Ghanekar

Introduction

An award-winning journalist with 14 years of experience, Nikhil Ghanekar is an Assistant Editor with the National Bureau [Government] of The Indian Express in New Delhi. He primarily covers environmental policy matters which involve tracking key decisions and inner workings of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. He also covers the functioning of the National Green Tribunal and writes on the impact of environmental policies on wildlife conservation, forestry issues and climate change....Read More

An award-winning journalist with 14 years of experience, Nikhil Ghanekar is an Assistant Editor with the National Bureau [Government] of The Indian Express in New Delhi. He primarily covers environmental policy matters which involve tracking key decisions and inner workings of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. He also covers the functioning of the National Green Tribunal and writes on the impact of environmental policies on wildlife conservation, forestry issues and climate change.

Nikhil joined The Indian Express in 2024. Originally from Mumbai, he has worked in publications such as Tehelka, Hindustan Times, DNA Newspaper, News18 and Indiaspend. In the past 14 years, he has written on a range of subjects such as sports, current affairs, civic issues, city centric environment news, central government policies and politics.

Nikhil Ghanekar Industry Experience
  • Years of experience: 14+
  • Qualification, Degrees / other achievements: Bachelor's degree in Mass Media from S.I.E.S College, Sion [Mumbai University] and Post-Graduate Diploma in Print Journalism from Asian College of Journalism, Chennai.
  • Previous experience: Tehelka, Hindustan Times, DNA Newspaper, News18.com and Indiaspend

Awards and Recognition: Nikhil won a special mention prize at the 13th Press Institute of India (PII) and the International Committee of the Red Cross Annual Awards for Best Article on a Humanitarian Subject for his story on Shimla's unprecedented water crisis in the summer of 2018.

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Articles by Nikhil Ghanekar

👁 Nicobar tribes

Nicobar tribal councils seek scrapping of draft poll rules, slam Hindi candidate lists

Jun 17, 2026 19:07 IST

Indigenous leaders from Great Nicobar, Katchal, and Nancowry warn that bureaucratic election...

Wed, Jun 17, 2026
👁 Barren lands

India restored 21.76 million hectares of land between 2011 and 2020, says report

Jun 17, 2026 16:20 IST

Under the Bonn Challenge, in 2015 India had pledged to restore 13 million hectares with an...

Wed, Jun 17, 2026
👁 Corals

Zoological Survey to soon seek nod to translocate Great Nicobar corals

Jun 16, 2026 11:40 IST

However, experts said the task of moving entire Great Nicobar coral colonies is “near...

Tue, Jun 16, 2026
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In Chhattisgarh’s Hasdeo-Arand Rajasthan govt coal block granted in-principle forest clearance

Jun 14, 2026 06:23 IST

The coal mined from Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited’s (RVUNL) Kente extension coal block...

Sun, Jun 14, 2026
👁 Coral reefs

4 sites on Nicobar west coast identified for coral translocation, says Zoological Survey of India

Jun 12, 2026 10:58 IST

The Zoological Survey of India said it will maintain systematic data on “translocated colonies...

Sat, Jun 13, 2026
👁 Jairam Ramesh Congress

Great Nicobar project: Jairam Ramesh urges Rajnath Singh to reconsider INZ Baaz expansion

Jun 12, 2026 10:55 IST

Jairam Ramesh pointed out that it was a less ecologically damaging alternative to the greenfield...

Fri, Jun 12, 2026
👁 himalayas

Hindu Kush Himalaya region to face drier monsoon, but threats of climate-induced hazards remain: New analysis

Jun 11, 2026 05:22 IST

Rising temperatures are also expected to accelerate glacier melt and snowmelt, driving short-term...

Thu, Jun 11, 2026
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Nilgiri Tahr population rises to 1,364 in Tamil Nadu, 4.68% rise over ’25

Jun 06, 2026 05:42 IST

The animal plays a vital role in nutrient cycling in the high-altitude mountain ecosystem...

Sat, Jun 06, 2026
👁 ex-delhincr-airpollution_expl

A new scheme targets Delhi-NCR’s older trucks and buses to tackle air pollution. Here’s why it matters

Jun 05, 2026 16:05 IST

Delhi-NCR suffers from extreme air pollution and the transport sector is a predominant source of...

Fri, Jun 05, 2026
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Tackling air pollution in focus: Cabinet nod for Rs 9,585 crore scheme to replace old trucks, buses in Delhi-NCR

Jun 04, 2026 04:00 IST

The move assumes significance as the transport sector contributes 14 percent of PM 2.5 pollution,...

Thu, Jun 04, 2026
👁 3Ramesh

Great Nicobar Island Project: Jairam Ramesh confronts Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav again on green nod

Jun 03, 2026 12:42 IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh urged Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav to conduct comprehensive...

Wed, Jun 03, 2026
👁 bhupendra-yadav-1

Great Nicobar Project: Bhupender Yadav rejects Jairam Ramesh’s charges, defends environmental clearance

Jun 01, 2026 14:14 IST

In response to Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav cited multi-tiered...

Tue, Jun 02, 2026
👁 ex-lions-gir_expl

Lions have died in Gujarat’s Gir due to a suspected infection. An Expert Explains why this isn’t an emergencySubscriber Only

May 31, 2026 16:27 IST

A leading wildlife scientist says that given both hosts and disease reach an equilibrium in nature,...

Mon, Jun 01, 2026
👁 White-bellied heron

Kalai-II hydel project gets forest nod amid White-Bellied Heron concerns

May 28, 2026 15:58 IST

Less than 60 White-Bellied Herons are estimated to be present across their global range, according...

Sat, May 30, 2026
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New coal mine cleared in ‘high conservation zone’ Hasdeo forest

May 28, 2026 03:35 IST

Rajasthan PSU gets in-principle approval to clear 1,742.6 hectares of forest for Kente extension...

Thu, May 28, 2026
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Vedanta’s Sijimali bauxite mine project gets expert panel nod for environmental clearance

May 27, 2026 04:07 IST

Vedanta has proposed to mine bauxite from the mine block for its alumina smelter plant in...

Wed, May 27, 2026
👁 no title set

Particulate matter pollution rose over 20% across Indo-Gangetic Plain in a decade, Himalayas affected

May 25, 2026 15:45 IST

Pollution from Punjab and Bihar is now affecting different parts of the...

Mon, May 25, 2026
👁 Kedarnath

No new dams in upper Ganga: The Centre’s long-winding road to ‘consensus’ on the issueSubscriber Only

May 22, 2026 06:00 IST

The government’s unified stand comes after over a decade of disagreements within. These centred...

Sat, May 23, 2026
👁 ganga

Not in favour of permitting new hydroelectric projects in upper Ganga, Centre tells Supreme Court

May 20, 2026 14:43 IST

The Supreme Court has been examining the matter of allowing new hydroelectric projects in the...

Thu, May 21, 2026
👁 Nicobar FRA

Forest Rights and the Great Nicobar Mega-Project: The case before the Calcutta High CourtSubscriber Only

May 17, 2026 07:32 IST

At the heart of the case is whether tribal and forest dwellers’ rights were bypassed for the...

Sun, May 17, 2026
👁 fifa weather

How climate change and heat stress will impact the 2026 FIFA World CupSubscriber Only

May 16, 2026 15:25 IST

The 2026 FIFA World Cup heat risks are rising as climate change increases humid conditions across...

Mon, May 18, 2026
👁 Jairam-Ramesh Great Nicobar Project

Great Nicobar Project: Jairam Ramesh alleges ‘flagrant violation’ of tribal rights, writes to minister Jual OramSubscriber Only

May 13, 2026 10:01 IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has called for "credible remedial action" regarding the Great Nicobar...

Wed, May 13, 2026
👁 Kaziranga illegal constructions

Activist moves Supreme Court green panel over alleged illegal construction in Kaziranga wildlife corridorsSubscriber Only

May 12, 2026 13:52 IST

Kaziranga National Park's field director said they are examining the issue and will "verify if...

Tue, May 12, 2026
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‘Identical language, 60 common signatures’: Gram Sabha resolutions for Great Nicobar Project called into questionSubscriber Only

May 11, 2026 05:26 IST

Plea challenging forest rights compliance for Great Nicobar before Calcutta...

Mon, May 11, 2026
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