Himachal Pradesh

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution of Godavari river, Telangana, 29/05/2025

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 …

2023 deadline to make state TB-free

The Health Department has set 2023 deadline to make the state TB-free. Health experts face a daunting task as the number of Multiple Drug Resistant (MDR) TB cases are on the rise. At least eight districts of the state, barring Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Una and Chamba, fall under the ‘high TB …

Rs 15 crore for water supply scheme

A Rs 15-crore water supply scheme will be launched to supply water to remote villages, including Chamiyana, Karada and Kasiri Mahadev, in Patlandar area of the district. This was stated by Rajinder Rana, Vice-Chairman of the Disaster Management Authority, while addressing a public gathering at Dabadiyana Riah village after inaugurating …

5.5 cr saplings planted under ‘Smriti Van Yojana’

Under the state government’s ‘Smriti Van Yojana’, more than 5.5 crore saplings were planted on 48,000 hectares while medicinal plants were also planted under various schemes in the past four years, a government spokesperson said today. The scheme aims to encourage people to plant saplings provided by the Forest Department …

Low pollution led to warmer January in Delhi?

NEW DELHI: For the second consecutive year, Delhi missed its characteristic January chill. While the month had more cold days than December, temperatures stayed above normal on a majority of days — one of the reasons for which, ironically, could be the relatively clean winter air this season. The month …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding unauthorised constructions in Kasauli area, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 30/01/2017

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Society for Preservation of Kasauli and its Environs (SPOKE) Vs. Bird’s View Resort & Others dated 30/01/2017 regarding unauthorised constructions in Kasauli area, Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Advocate General appearing for the State has pointed out before the Court detailed list …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding hotels being constructed unauthorisely in close vicinity of the Kasauli area, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 17/01/2017

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Society for Preservation of Kasauli and its Environs (SPOKE) Vs. Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation & Others dated 17/01/2017 regarding hotels being constructed unauthorisely in close vicinity of the Kasauli area, Solan District, Himachal Pradesh. NGT directs the Department of …

What are you doing to the hills?' NGT to Himachal Government

NGT chairperson posed question to the officials after the additional solicitor general, appearing for the petitioner, pointed out that bore-wells were permitted in an area where water levels have dipped drastically. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday rapped the Himachal Pradesh government and its tourism department on its plans …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding waste to energy plant at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 11/01/2017

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Elephant Energy Private Limited Vs. V.K. Jain & Others dated 11/01/2017 regarding waste to energy plant at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

Heavy snowfall disrupts life in Himachal

Heavy snowfall received in several parts of Himachal Pradesh threw normal life out of gear as roads were blocked and transmission lines were snapped forcing people to live without power and daily supply of milk, bread and newspapers. Mercury dropped sharply with Shimla and Bhuntar recording a low of 0.2 …

Environment dept orders use of sprinklers at excavation sites

Taking strict note of air pollution from various excavation sites on the Parwanoo-Solan stretch of National Highway-22 where four-laning work is underway, the Department of Environment (DoE) has directed officials of the state Pollution Control Board (PCB) and the Deputy Commissioner to ensure the use of water sprinklers. GR Infra, …

Now, know how polluted your city is

Pollution Control Board to display figures on screens in 10 towns People in the state will now get an exact idea about the quality of air they are breathing and the pollution level in the water as the Himachal State Pollution Control Board will display these figures on screens in …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding setting up of municipal solid waste plant in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 16/12/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Elephant Energy Private Limited Vs. Municipal Corporation Shimla dated 16/12/2016 regarding setting up of municipal solid waste plant in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. NGT directs the Applicant (Elephant Energy Private Limited) to set up plant and make it operative in all …

HP cabinet to decide on changes in land act

SHIMLA: Whether to allow non-agriculturist Himachalis to buy land in the state by making amendments in the existing land act would be decided by the Himachal Pradesh cabinet on November 28. On September 23, a division bench of the state high court had directed the government to make suitable amendments …

Climate proofing: Himachal prepares $150 mn plan to manage natural water resources

The state’s Irrigation and Public Health (IPH) has already submitted a detailed concept note to the Centre. Recognising the challenge to its water resources in the face of climate change, Himachal Pradesh has drawn-up a USD 150 million project to manage the state’s stressed water ecology and restore nearly 10,000 …

Health ministry plans to launch pneumonia vaccine

In a move to expand the vaccine coverage across the country, health ministry plans to introduce pneumonia vaccine in five states under its universal immunization programme from next year. The ministry has approved the launch of the vaccine in Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh under the …

Niti Aayog ranks Maharashtra most farmer-friendly state

Maharashtra tops with 81.7% in NITI Aayog's new index; Puducherry, Delhi, J&K; at the bottom of the list Maharashtra has been ranked first state in the country on reforms in agricultural marketing, followed by Gujarat and Rajasthan, by the NITI Aayog. Its first-ever index on reforms in the farm sector …

Faster melting Himalayan glacial lakes threaten nearby dams!

The number of glacial lakes in Himalayan regions have sky-rocketed in the past few years. The region is witnessing continuous ice-melting due to glacier recession. Well, we all know that climate change and global warming are the only factors behind such a major loss of ice sheet. Now, due to …

Centre releases Rs 447 cr for Renuka Dam

Will release more funds for the project after Niti Aayog grants its approval After hanging fire for 22 years, the 175-m-high Renukaji Dam has finally set to see the light of day as the Ministry of Water Resources has released Rs 446. 96 crore to Himachal that will enable HP …

Quakes can pose extensive damage to 5 districts: Report

The first-ever Disaster Analysis and Management report compiled by the state government emphasises the high vulnerability of major parts of five districts of Kangra, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kullu and Mandi to earthquakes as 80 quakes of more than 4 magnitude have rocked HP. These are the findings of the latest report …

Melted glaciers give rise to 110 new lakes in 2 years

SHIMLA: Melting of glaciers in the Himalayan region is resulting into the formation of new glacial lakes in the state due to which threat of flood due to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF) too has increased manifold. In last two years, 110 new glacial lakes have been formed in Chenab, …

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