Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Futala Lake’s charm fades amid neglect and poor maintenance appearing in ‘The Times of India’ dated 25.05.2025". The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Futala Lake’s charm fades amid neglect …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Jalbiradari & Anr. Vs. The MoEF. dated 15/01/2014 regarding industries, which are within proximity of 30 metres distance from the both side walls of ‘Mithi’ river. NGT order also states that National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) has accepted the …
A study by the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) has found air quality ‘very unhealthy’ in parts of Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Raigad and Chandrapur districts. The study analysed ambient air quality data from 2008 to 2011 to reach at its conclusion. The study found that the ambient air quality …
The National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) on Wednesday collected water samples from Jayanti and Dudhali nullahs and Panchganga river. A three-member team also visited the environment department of Shivaji University, Kolhapur (SUK) and Zilla Parishad (ZP). R K Patil, official of Kolhapur Municipal Corporation's (KMC) drainage department, said a …
It will recommend optimal level of fresh mining that can be underatken PANJIM: A team of scientists from the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) has arrived in Goa to study impact of mining on the State. NEERI is mandated to recommend the optimal level of fresh ore extraction that …
Panel asks RIL to submit additional material to ascertain project’s impact on environment as it fears serious threat to marine life in the vicinity Veerappa Moily may have to deal with a Reliance problem again, this time in the environment ministry. Reliance Industries’ expansion plan for its facilities at the …
States get authority to give clearance to mines less than 25 hectares By revising guidelines for considering proposals for the grant of environmental clearance, the Central Government has cleared the decks for allowing mining up to 25 hectares (62 acres). The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has amended the …
On the insistence of the petitioners of the river pollution case, mayor Yatin Wagh and other civic officials visited the banks of the Godavari on Wednesday evening to discuss about the orders of the Bombay high court with respect to the implementation of suggestions of the National Environmental Engineering Research …
The Kerala High Court has ordered the National Environment Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) to assess the pollution, including air and water, caused by Nitta Gelatin India Ltd (NGIL) at Kathikudam, Chalakuddy, in Thrissur. A division bench of Justices Antony Dominic and P.D. Rajan also directed NEERI to study the efficacy …
The Bombay high court (HC) on Wednesday while hearing the PIL filed by NGO Godavari Gatarikaran Virodhi Manch against government officials for pollution in Godavari river, asked the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) to comply with National Environmental Engineering Research Institute's (NEERI) recommendation to convert sewage treatment plants from 30 BOD …
Pollution control board told to shut down units polluting Ulhas river The stench of noxious chemical fumes almost leaves you dizzy the moment you enter the industrial belt of Dombivali. Broken pipelines and open drains releasing untreated effluents towards the Ulhas River are a common sight. Residents say they can …
With Lok Sabha elections months away, Tamil Nadu's AIADMK government has moved the Supreme Court seeking scrapping of the Rs 25,000 crore Sethusamudram shipping channel project saying it would kill the livelihood of fishermen and cause destruction of Gulf of Mannar's marine biosphere. In its latest affidavit filed in the …
The Bombay high court (HC) on Wednesday asked all the parties involved in the public interest litigation (PIL) filed by NGO Godavari Gatarikaran Virodhi Manch, including the NGO, to come prepared for the hearing on December 4, which will be based on the action plan submitted by the National Environmental …
The Supreme Court on Monday appointed four specialists on a six-member expert committee to recommend the annual cap on the quantum of iron ore to be extracted in Goa on the principle of equity to future generations and environment-carrying capacity. It also directed the Ministry of Environment and Forests and …
In a move to protect the environment from more damage, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has urged the state government to promote idols that are made out of re-usable and recycled material such as paper pulp. The MPCB has also suggested a 'one idol, one village or society' project. …
The proposed air pollution measurement and forecasting system will track mercury levels, vindicating experts' views that the presence of the heavy metal in the air Mumbaikars breathe is a cause for concern. If the mercury levels are high, it can spell trouble for citizens' health. Exposure can affect the central …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has pulled up the state government for failing to implement measures to improve the sanitation and sewage management in Pandharpur, a big pilgrim centre. In a strongly worded order passed by the western bench of the tribunal, the court has noted that a working plan …
With the contract of the agencies cleaning Godavari river with the help of boats coming to an end on September 30, the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) had floated tenders for the job about a fortnight ago, but found no takers. The tenders for the said work were opened last week. …
The smog that has enveloped the city for the last week is unusual admit met officials by surprise. “We generally see this kind of a weather situation in November. This time, however, the haze seems to have set in early,” said K S Hosalikar, deputy director general of IMD, Mumbai. …
PANJIM: The Supreme Court will resume hearing the Goa mining case today (October 22), with all parties hoping that the hearings are completed over the scheduled two weeks until the court breaks for Diwali starting November 2. A three-judge bench headed by Justice A K Patnaik with Justice F M …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pradeep More & Others Vs State of Maharashtra & Others dated 22/10/2013 regarding pollution of the river Chandrabhaga. Original Source: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/orderinpdf/1-2013%20(WZ)(OA)_22Oct2013.pdf
