The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Punjab Dyers Association Vs Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change & Others dated 27/02/2019 regarding grant of subsidy for 50 MLD CETP project. NGT directs the Ministry of Environment and Forest to consider the project of the Applicant (Punjab …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action Vs Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change & Others dated 27/02/2019 regarding brick kilns operating in Tansa Valley in Thane and Palgarh District of Maharashtra without any Environmental Clearance. Justice Raghuvendra S. Rathore directs …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vasant Vatkar Vs Union of India & Others dated 26/02/2019. By order dated 11.07.2018, NGT had directed the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to place on record all factual aspects and the final map of the Tiger …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Lt. Col. (Retd.) Sarvadaman Singh Oberoi Vs State of Haryana & Others dated 21/02/2019 regarding the area described as “Gair Mumkin Pahaar” in Aravali Hills in Faridabad District falls in the National Conservation Zone to which the Forest Conservation Act, …
A parliamentary panel expressed concern on Tuesday over forest degradation in the country, especially in the north-eastern states, and urged the environment ministry to take stringent steps to curb the illegal felling of trees. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on science and technology, environment and forests, in its 324th report on …
Launched by the Environment Ministry last year, the 'Green Good Deeds' campaign -- aimed at protecting the environment and promoting healthy living -- mentions a list of 500 activities for protecting the environment. Union Environment minister Harsh Vardhan Sunday said the entire world is concerned about the dangers posed by …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Association of Power Producers & Other Vs Sandplast (India) Ltd. & Others dated 04/02/2019 regarding disposal of fly ash by thermal power plants. SC sets aside the order of the National Green Tribunal dated 3 January 2019 for the …
The advisory said that the upcoming general elections present an excellent opportunity to introduce a behavioral change in election campaigning and promote sustainable practices. In the run-up to the general elections this year, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued an advisory to the chief secretaries …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Amit Upadhaya Vs State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority & Others dated 31/01/2019. The issue for consideration is whether Environmental Clearance (EC) granted for Category I and II mines only on the basis of the report of the Regional Environment …
Nagpur: The much-awaited National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) will be released on Thursday afternoon by the ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC). According to top ministry officials, the programme will mainly cover Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1980, and Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The NCAP is …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sandeep Mittal Vs Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change & Others dated 10/01/2019. Vide order dated 30.10.2018, the Tribunal had directed the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to evolve an appropriate institutional mechanism to periodically monitor …
Order of the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission in the matter of Nabha Power Limited Vs Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. dated 09/01/2019. Nabha Power Limited (NPL), has filed the present petition under Section 86 (1) (b) read with Section 86 (1) (f) of the Electricity Act, 2003 and Article …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought action taken report from the Chandigarh-based Regional Officer (North) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, regarding compliance of the statutory procedures while allowing felling of trees for development projects in Punjab. While hearing various petitions filed in this regard, including …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News item published in “The Times of India” Authored by Vijay Pinjarkar Titled “String of new road projects in Maha to cut off tiger corridors” dated 20/12/2018 regarding new road projects being taken up in the State of Maharashtra which …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of In Re: T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs Union of India & Others dated 11/12/2018 regarding areas around National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries to be declared Eco Sensitive Zones. The Court has been informed that proposals for declaring areas around …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vikrant Tongad Vs Union of India & Others dated 11/12/2018 regarding environmental clearance before grant of lease of minor minerals. Supreme Court in its Order Dated 27/02/2012 had directed for proper Environmental Clearance before grant of lease of minor minerals, …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 10/12/2018 regarding emission norms for power plants. A meeting was conducted by ASG which was attended by representatives of the MoEF and the Ministry of Power, Sunita Narain and …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Prerna Singh Bindra & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 04/12/2018 regarding human elephant conflicts in India. Counsel for the State of West Bengal informs the Court that the State of West Bengal will consult the Wildlife …
Farmers from different villages met in Greater Noida’s Kishorpur village on Sunday and decided to protest against the development of Jewar airport as their demands have not been addressed. Hundreds of farmers attended the meeting, organised as part of an assessment mandated by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Kudrat Sandhu Vs State of Punjab & Others dated 30/11/2018 regarding application to stop the project undertaken by M/s Metro Econ Green Resorts Pvt. Ltd. at village Palanpur, District Rupnagar. According to the applicant, the land used in the project …
