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 …
The National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management in Tamil Nadu has been tasked with mapping the environmental impact of the oil spill following a collision between two ships last month in Chennai. Environment Secretary A N Jha said that the enquiry on the shipping company involved in the accident is …
The CPCB also reiterated that noise pollution sources such as public address systems, marriage functions and diesel generator sets should be monitored and regulated Pollution watchdog directs nine metros, including Delhi and Mumbai, to act against vehicular noise and set up control rooms Soon, traffic police across nine cities will …
The Environment Ministry may issue a show cause notice to the Kamarajar Port (Ennore port) in Chennai for "mishandling" the oil spill following a collision between two ships last month. Ministry sources said that cleaning process is at an "advance" stage and a team of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) …
The National Green Tribunal on Thursday allowed the plea of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) seeking time to file some documents in several pleas challenging the ministry's recent notification exempting real estate projects from obtaining prior environmental clearance. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Swatanter Kumar asked MoEF …
The Centre's recent notification on enforcement of the graded response plan to tackle air pollution in Delhi and the rest of NCR has "smartly" avoided mentioning the interventions, allege officials who are now tasked with enforcing the same. Maintaining that the graded response plan is in force in Delhi-NCR following …
Locals said they would vote only those who would take environment and drugs issues of the area seriously and on a priority basis. In a unique step, six candidates, contesting the Assembly election on SAD, Congress, AAP, BSP, SAD(A) and Left parties, took a pledge in the presence of hundreds …
KENDRAPADA: The National Green Tribunal's (NGT) eastern zone bench in Kolkata has issued notices to the Odisha government, the regional officer of National Highways Authority of India, Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB), the district collector of Jajpur and others regarding the illegal use of soil, earth, morrum and other …
Protection of the natural world has been an integral part of Indian culture and heritage. The Constitution of India places responsibilities on the State as well as citizens for protection of nature and the living beings therein. The following two Articles of the Indian Constitution are noteworthy: Article 48A: The …
The Supreme Court on Tuesday cautioned the Centre against “hoodwinking” it on the number of wetlands and lakes in the country and set a week deadline for it to come out with a “holistic” report on the issue. The reaction came after the Ministry of Environment and Forests informed the …
Concerned over the deteriorating air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region, the Environment Ministry has amended laws and formally tasked a Supreme Court-appointed panel with implementing a graded action plan for pollution control. The comprehensive plan, prepared by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), focussing on Delhi was …
Govt armed by Centre to take slew of measures if pollution crosses danger mark. The AAP government can bring in odd-even car rationing scheme and put a ban on construction activities among a host of other measures to improve air quality in case the pollution level touches emergency proportions in …
The National Green Tribunal barred on Thursday any fresh constructions under the environment ministry's December 9 notification exempting real estate projects of all sizes from environment impact assessment and environmental clearance. The NGT has received two applications questioning legal issues with the December 9 notification, which even has a "self-declaration" …
BHOPAL: National Green Tribunal (NGT), central zone bench, Bhopal, has slapped a fine of Rs 20 lakh on Kakda Rolling Mills for past five years for operating without clearances from Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB). The industry requires these clearances under Air Water Act and other environmental laws. During …
MUMBAI: The Bombay high court has directed the Union government to consider allowing police officers to lodge complaints for offences under the Environmental Protection Act (EPA), including illegal hacking of mangroves. At present, only the central government, district collector, authorised officers of the pollution control board or a person who …
SRIKAKULAM: Close on the heels of the State government giving the go ahead for the Kovvada nuclear power plant in Srikakulam district, the residents of the village put forth a list of 22 demands at a grama sabha jointly organised by the district administration and Nuclear Power Corporation of India …
NEW DELHI: Ninety percent of projects got environmental clearance in the country last year as compared to nearly 54% in 2014. Informing this in the Rajya Sabha, environment minister Anil Madha Dave in a written response to a Parliament question said, "Average percentage of such projects for the period from …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday directed the Delhi government and the Delhi Police to impound four-wheelers running on diesel in the capital under the Environment Protection Act. The bench also directed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to hold a meeting with the neighbouring states on the issue …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of National Green Tribunal Bar Association Vs. Gugan @ Muban, Rashid & various other Noticees dated 28/11/2016 regarding environmental and ecological degradation resulting from illegal mining in the state of Uttarakhand. Status report filed on behalf of the State of Uttarakhand …
During the hearing on Wednesday, NGT rapped Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for not attending the hearing. During the hearing on Wednesday, NGT rapped Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for not attending the hearing. NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday directed the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) and …
Pollution-control panel puts these on notice for running sans consent Over 125 industrial units running without consent are facing closure. The Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee (CPCC) has issued notices to the owners asking them to close the units immediately and seek permission after fulfilling the criteria. Sources said the owners …
