Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "Telangana: Deepening pollution crisis in Godawari threatens lives livelihoods appearing in the Telangana Today dated 13.05.2025" dated 29/05/2025. The application was registered suo-motu on the basis of the news item titled Telangana: Deepening pollution crisis in Godawari …
Allege pollution control board going against Centre’s directive I Pin hopes on state Cabinet meeting Independent power producers have taken a strong exception to the Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board (HPPCB) forcing them to obtain no-objection certificate (NoC) for mini hydropower projects of less than 25 MW, which have been …
Amid locals protest and denial to No Objection Certificate by Palchan and other panchayats of Manali area of Kullu district, chief minister Virbhadra Singh declined the move to construct the ropeway to Rohtang Pass, putting to rest all speculations on the project. Addressing a public gathering in Manali on Monday, …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Elephant Energy Private Limited Vs. Municipal Corporation, Shimla dated 11/09/2017 regarding the functioning of the waste to energy plant in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Counsel appearing for the Project Proponent submits that their Waste to Energy Plant is not functional as …
Unscientific activities in Chakki rivulet concern for local residents, farmers, environmentalists Notwithstanding mining ban in Chakki rivulet in the subdivision bordering Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, rampant and illegal mining has been going on posing threat to 12 gram panchayats. Not long ago, farmers of Khanni, Maira, Baduee, Baranda, Lodwan, Kandwal …
The deceased have been identified as 49-year-old Pratap from Shimla, 52-year-old Krishan from Kullu and 65-year-old Banglu Devi from Kullu, Senior Medical Superintendent IGMC Dr Ramesh Chand said. So far, he said, 250 patients have tested positive for scrub typhus and released from hospitals after treatment. Three persons suffering from …
Sawra-Kuddu hydroelectric project (111 MW) today made a major breakthrough as it linked the two ends of 11.365 kilometres long underground tunnel, from the barrage to the power house. The river project is being constructed on river Pabbar, a tributary of Yamuna in Shimla district. The button for the last …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Yogendra Mohan Sengupta Vs. Union of India & Others dated 05/09/2017 regarding construction activity in 17 green belts of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Counsel appearing for the state of Himachal Pradesh has informed the National Green Tribunal that they are planning …
SHIMLA: Stating that India is facing a challenge of sustaining its rapid economic growth while dealing with threat of climate change globally, chief minister Vibhadra Singh said that a comprehensive strategy was required along-with adaptation to the climate change besides enhancing the ecological sustainability. "Apart from floods and disasters, we …
DHARAMSHALA: Environmental changes are happening around the world due to unscientific methods used nowadays. The recent landslide in Kotrupi of this hill state which has claimed lives of about 47 people was also the result of the same. This was said by the scientists who had gathered at the Central …
Himachal Pradesh has set up biodiversity management committees initially in 366 gram panchayats in biodiversity-rich Chamba, Kullu, Shimla, Sirmaur, Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts under a United Nations project. These committees have taken the initiative to document all biological diversity available in their respective areas, including traditional knowledge, by way of …
With a backdrop of the snow-capped Himalayas stretched out across a vibrant blue sky, it is hard to dispute the sign as you enter Komik that declares it to be the world’s highest village with a road. Others also boast the title - from Nepal’s Dho Tarap to Bolivia’s Santa …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sushma Bisht Vs. State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 09/08/2017 regarding municipal solid waste management at Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. The Deputy Commissioner, Mandi submits before the Tribunal that the matter in relation to municipal solid waste, landfill and plant …
Shimla: Taking cognizance of the illegal felling of 477 trees in Tara Devi temple area of Shimla, National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the concerned people to plant 4,770 trees, besides paying Rs 1.16 crore as compensation for damages. Tribunal has directed the principal chief conservator of forest, Himachal Pradesh, …
Torrential rain last night resulted in flash flood at Gazan village, about 12 km from here, and damaged roads, houses and vehicles. The floods along with huge boulders and debris damaged one house while another one was partially damaged. It also damaged three tractors, a car and a motorcycle. The …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rajiv Dutta Vs Union of India & Others dated 03/08/2017 regarding forest fires across the State of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. NGT directs that the MoEF & CC in consultation with the States formulate National policy/Guidelines for forest fire prevention …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Court on Its Own Motion Versus State of Himachal Pradesh dated 01/08/2017 regarding large scale illegal felling of trees near Tara Devi Temple, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The trees were of Deodar and Oak and were on a private property adjoining …
Darlaghat units exempted from being included in eco-sensitive zone of Majathal sanctuary The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has exempted two cement plants lying in the Darlaghat area from being included in the eco-sensitive zone of the Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary notified on June 7. The notification, a copy of …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Court on its own Motion Vs. State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 21/07/2017 regarding degradation of environment and receding of the glaciers at Rohtang Pass, Himachal Pradesh. National Green Tribunal directed the Himachal Pradesh government to file an affidavit …
Himachal Pradesh Government was promoting alternative sources of energy like solar and wind energy for consumers of tribal and far flung areas of the State, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said in Sundernagar on Tuesday. An agreement was signed between Himachal Pradesh Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL), Solar Energy Corporation of India …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sarav Shikshit Evam Vs. State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 18/07/217 regarding damage to public health caused because of the cement plant in the Bilaspur area of Himachal Pradesh. Secretary, State of Himachal Pradesh submits that the Government has …
