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 environmental clearance for the 6mtpa integrated steel plant at Kerjang in Orissa by JSPL project was accorded on February 22nd, 2007. Stage-1 forest clearance was given on March 20th, 2010 and final forest clearanc eof 168.232 hectares was given on October 28th, 2010. In response to a complaint dated …
THE Madras High Court has ordered closure of more than 700 bleaching and dyeing units, and effluent treatment plants in Tirupur in Tamil Nadu. On January 28, the court also asked the state government to disconnect electricity supply to the units in the hosiery town that failed to comply with …
Piloting an ETS will enable the Ministry of Environment & Forests to cap total pollution emissions in select areas and increase regulatory transparency and accountability. The pilot emissions trading scheme will be rolled out as a randomized-controlled trial to enable rigorous evaluation. Such an evaluation will provide gold-standard evidence on …
Final minutes of meeting held on 14-15 Feb 2011 on the environmental clearance for the development of hill station township at village Mulshi and Velhe Talukas, District Pune, Maharashtra by M/s. Lavasa Corporation Ltd.
Sponge iron industry is set to drive future steel production of India. But poorly regulated factories are highly polluting. Protests are frequent, often turning violent. Down To Earth reports on the status of the sponge iron industry and its challenges. See Also: Feature: Slack approach http://www.downtoearth.org.in/node/4946 Opinion- Stink of India's …
Sometime in June 2009, the West Bengal chief minister’s office forwarded a complaint to the state pollution control board (SPCB) about three sponge iron factories in West Medinipur district. A team was dispatched to Jhargram subdivision. It found a thick layer of grey dust coating trees and pathways, and noted …
If one were to compare steel consumption figures, Indians lag far behind the rest of the world. Against the world average of 215 kg, per person steel consumption in India is just 50 kg a year. This consumption gap is likely to reduce in coming years. With rapid economic growth, …
Despite closure notices several industrial units are operating in Mahad tehsil of Raigad district, polluting a river and wells. As a result fishing and farming in the region have been badly affected. 5,000 fisher families have lost their means of living due to pollution in the Savitri river.
THE way Pongal is celebrated has changed over time and the same needs to happen with Bhogi. That was the clear message at the launch of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board's campaign to promote a smoke-free Bhogi. State Environment Minister T P M Mohideen Khan, Chennai Mayor M Subramanian …
Kanpur: The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board has sought permission from the State Government for the closure of 11 tanneries in the city. According to the Board, despite repeated warnings, these tanneries have failed to install primary treatment plants in their units and have continued to discharge polluted water in …
S. Ramesh No action taken; residents of nearby colonies express concern Attention please:Huge amount of untreated solid effluents from dyeing units being dumped on the sides of Sathy main road at Choolai in Erode, posing serious danger to the environment. ERODE: The mindless dumping of hazardous effluents and tannery chemical …
Believe it or not, contaminated waters from the Colva creek have once again found its way into the sea on Wednesday: Courtesy, unscrupulous restaurant owners. Labourers
This new CSE report assesses regulatory status of the sponge iron industry in India and suggests a way forward for the sustainable growth of sponge iron industry in the years to come. The report assesses the regulatory status of the sponge iron industry in India. Based on inspection information collected …
A mining firm alleged to be violating environmental norms near Netravali wildlife sanctuary told the state government today that they have been extracting the ore to the permitted capacity. Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) was informed by M/s A X Poi Palondicar mining firm that they have not exceeded …
R. Vimal Kumar Tirupur: The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board on Wednesday ordered closure of 87 dyeing and bleaching units in Tirupur cluster for not ensuring zero liquid discharge (ZLD) during the dyeing process as directed by the Supreme Court. While 64 dyeing and three bleaching units were attached to …
TWO Common Ef fluent Treatment plants (CETPs), 86 dyeing and washing units attached to these CETPs and an Individual Effluent Treatment Plant (IETP) were closed down by the Tirupur branch of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) on Wednesday, as the units were found to be discharging effluents into …
JAMMU, Dec 14: The CII J&K; State Council in collaboration with J&K; State Pollution Control Board organised function on Municipal Solid Waste Management, here today. Deputy Commissioner Sanjeev Verma was the chief guest in the inaugural session. While addressing, he stressed on the problem of waste disposal in near future …
Sandeep Moudgal, Bangalore, Dec 14, DHNS: Acting on the Lok Adalat directions, the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has issued notices to as many as 749 healthcare units in the City for not complying with the Bio Medical Waste Rules, 1998. These units have also reportedly failed to produce the …
PATHANAMTHITTA: The Legislative Committee on Environment chaired by Rajaji Mathew Thomas has expressed concern over pollution of the Pampa at the foothills of Sabarimala during the Mandalam- Makaravilakku pilgrim season. Holding a sitting at Pampa on Monday, Mr. Mathew said it was high time authorities think of setting up modern …
