Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …
Ticking off the Environment ministry for sleeping like 'Kumbhakarna', the Supreme Court today made it clear that it is not going to lift the stay for setting up of new hydroelectric power projects on Alaknanda and Bhagirath river basins in Uttarakhand unless the Centre comes out with a detailed environment …
The fate of NTPC’s five coal blocks allocated between 1993 and 2010 hangs in the balance. The Supreme Court on September 24 ordered de-allocation of blocks, except those given to ultra mega power projects and Central Government public sector units where there are no joint ventures. In question are 218 …
The Water Initiative Odisha (WIO) has said the Super Thermal Power Plant (STPP) being set up by the National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) at Lara on the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border would have a “devastating impact” on the Mahanadi, local ecology and people’s livelihoods in at least six gram panchayats in …
The coal ministry plans to cancel the allocation of one coal block to Anil Ambani-led Reliance Power Ltd and ensure that surplus production from two other blocks attached to the 4,000 MW Sasan ultra mega power project is not used for another project, government sources said. The ministry's plan follows …
The Odisha government does not foresee any immediate impact on power supplies because of the Supreme Court’s order cancelling 214 coal blocks allotted between 1993 and 2010. “For our state, there will be no immediate impact of the apex court’s order. The power stations of NTPC and a few independent …
The Supreme Court on 24 September 2014 cancelled 214 of the 218 coal blocks allotted by different central governments since 1993 terming these allocations illegal. But four coal blocks allocated to public sector units -- SAIL, NTPC and two for Ultra Mega Power Projects – were spared from de-allocation. Read …
The National Green Tribunal has expressed its dissatisfaction over the maintenance of green cover in NTPC's power plant in Jaitpur in Madhya Pradesh. A central zonal bench comprising of Justice Dalip Singh directed National Thermal Power Corporation to carry out circular weeding of at least one metre radius around the …
Visakhapatnam: Trouble is brewing against the NTPC’s proposed power plant at Pudimadaka near Achyuthapuram as the villagers have decided to launch a stir against the project fearing issues related to pollution. The local public representatives of the ruling TD have landed in an awkward situation whe-ther to support the locals …
Cabinet clears the land and other requirements proposed for the projects The Andhra Pradesh government will be signing MoUs with the power ministry for setting up three solar projects with a total capacity of 2,500 Mw as well as a 4,000-Mw super critical thermal power project proposed by NTPC in …
NTPC likely to set up a 1000 mw solar park, says Dy. Chief Minister Deputy Chief Minister K.E. Krishna Murthy has said Andhra Pradesh set a target to generate 9000 mw green energy by 2019 which include 5,000 mw from solar and 4,000 mw from wind source. Addressing a function …
Chhattisgarh government has decided to survey its air quality by installing two air-monitoring systems in the state capital. Two similar systems would also be installed, one each in Bilaspur and Raigarh. Talking to TOI, Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board (CECB) member Devendra Singh said the systems, which cost Rs 65 lakh …
In a bid to make Andhra Pradesh power surplus, the state government is shortly entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the NTPC for setting up a mega solar power unit with a capacity of 1,000 MW at Ananthapur. Briefing reporters here, Andhra Pradesh Information & Public Relations Minister …
The company has an aggressive target and aims to set up 3,000 MW of solar power projects over the next 3-3.5 years Country’s largest power company NTPC may be forced to tap international solar plant suppliers due to shortage in domestic capacity. NTPC was laying emphasis on developing a solar …
Guwahati: Reiterating that the Centre was committed to resolving the impasse over the 2000 MW Lower Subansiri hydro-electric project in Arunachal Pradesh through dialogue, Union minister of state for coal, power and renewable energy Piyush Goyal said he would have a meeting anti-dam groups, experts and other stakeholders soon. Interacting …
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of NTPC Kahalagaon & Others Vs Nakul Das & Others dated 05/09/2014 regarding recruitment of labour in Kahalagaon Super Thermal Power Plant, Bihar. Preference was to be given, in various classes of such labour, to persons whose lands had been …
The Chhattisgarh government had approved the rehabilitation plan for the people affected by the Talaipalli coalmine of the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) in Raigarh district. The district rehabilitation committee reviewed the plan and approved it in a meeting held in Raigarh. The meeting was chaired by state's home minister …
Local farmers opposing the Kudgi Super Thermal Power Project in Bijapur district want the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) to execute a surety bond before the Supreme Court, undertaking that the plant would not cause any environmental and health hazards. Led by Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Hasiru Sene, they …
Coming as a relief to State’s power woes, the Centre on Tuesday announced to set up a 2,000 mega watt solar power plant in Punjab, following a request by the State Government. The decision was taken by Union Power, Coal and New and Renewable Energy Minister Piyush Goyal, who led …
Conversion charges for plots, sheds in these estates approved The Haryana Cabinet today decided to allow mixed land use of industrial plots and sheds in industrial estates in existence in the state as on November 1, 1966, the day the state came into existence. Industrial estates to be additionally covered …
New Solar Policy Draft Enters Uncharted Territory; Thrust On Mega Projects Of 500 MW And Above With Customised Packages; Such Projects Are Still Untested In The Country With The Largest Being 130-MW Plant In MP; Withdrawing Sops For Smaller Projects Is A Gamble; Past Experience Shows Solar Park Concept Has …
