Reply affidavit on behalf of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the matter of Gavhan Koliwada Matsyavyavsayik Sahakari Sanstha Maryadit Vs City & Industrial Development Corporation & Others dated 28/01/2025. City & Industrial Development Corporation submitted a proposal for CRZ clearance for the construction of coastal road from …
Although summer is yet to set in, city's largest landfill site at Deonar has experienced its first fire incident of this summer on Thursday. This is just the beginning, fire episodes at the garbage yard may become frequent in the days to come as the days get warmer. Yet, the …
A major fire broke out in February 2015, which was put out by firemen after a 10-day battle. Since then, every year, between January and March, several fires have been reported at the landfill site. A minor fire broke out on Thursday at the Deonar dumping ground, the city’s largest …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Charudatt Koli Vs M/s Sea Lord Containers Ltd. dated 07/03/2019. History: The issue for consideration is the remedial steps to be taken for control of air pollution in the outskirts of Mumbai, at and around villages Ambapada and Mahul. The …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sonia Raj Sood Vs Union of India & Others dated 06/03/2019. This application seeks quashing of final Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) for Sub-Urban Mumbai to the extent of inclusion of Bandra Fort and its adjoining plots in Coastal Regulation …
Experts have attributed the good air quality to increase in temperature and good winds. Mumbai: Mumbai saw an instant improvement in air quality Monday, as the Air Quality Index (AQI), an indicator for pollutants in the air, recorded 89, which comes under the “satisfactory” category. Experts have attributed the good …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Taloja CETP Cooperative Society Ltd. Vs The Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate Change & Others dated 05/03/2019 regarding pollution caused to Kasardi river in Navi Mumbai by industries from Taloja industrial belt. In this application the applicant …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ashok Kisan Khatri & Others Vs Tata Powers Company Ltd. Tromboy & Others dated 27/02/2019 regarding validity of Environmental Clearance (EC) dated 08.05.2014 for modernization of existing Unit-6 (500 MW) of M/s. Tata Power Company Ltd. at Trombay Thermal Power …
The infrastructure that we are developing would be in danger if we continue this mindless development. Mumbai: As the Uran villages have been facing the ire of floods in February, locals and activists have approached the state chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, calling for an immediate check on the reclamation of …
As the city grapples with air pollution, Jyotsna Mehta, a Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) corporator from South Mumbai has moved a notice of motion to set up anti-pollution towers in the city to combat air pollution. The issue will be taken up in the general body meeting of Brihanmumbai Municipal …
The court was hearing a petition filed by Awaaz Foundation and others, raising the issue of noise pollution during various religious festivals. OBSERVING THAT the Mumbai Police had filed affidavits in court but done little else to act against noise pollution in the city, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday …
Not satisfied with CM Fadnavis’ promises, ryots to renew protest, walk from Nashik to Mumbai starting tomorrow. Over one lakh farmers across Maharashtra would march from Nashik to Mumbai from Wednesday in a repeat of their much-talked-about ‘Long March’ last year as the talks between farmer leaders and state government …
These fine dust particles can easily enter the lungs causing health and breathing issues. Mumbai: While the national capital has earned the infamous title of being the most polluted city, Mumbai is not far behind since it has surpassed Delhi in terms of the increasing trend in air pollution. According …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Anil Tharthare Vs The Secretary, Envt. Dept. Govt. of Maharashtra & Others dated 11/02/2019 regarding expansion of of ‘Oriana Residential Project’ of village Bandra at Gandhinagar, Bandra East, Mumbai by M/s Resilience Realty Pvt. Ltd. This appeal was filed on …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Conservation Action Trust & Other Vs MoEF & CC & Others dated 08/02/2019 regarding change of fuel at the Trombay Thermal Power Station’s Unit 6. The change is from oil based to coal based. Naresh Pandvrang Patel, Head-Environment Trombay Thermal …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Charudatt Koli Vs M/s. Sea Lord Containers Ltd. dated 05/02/2019 regarding air pollution in the outskirts of Mumbai affecting inhabitants of the area, particularly at villages Ambapada and Mahul since 2007 on account of business of logistic services storing oil, …
Continuous unabated dumping of construction and demolition waste along the lesser known 4.5 acres Lokhandwala lake is not only threatening this freshwater body but also the trees as well as important biodiversity around the lake. The local active residents from Lokhandwala who have been working for years to safeguarded the …
On Monday, air quality at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai's planned commercial hub, was far worse than several places in Delhi, raising concerns over the health of thousands of people who visit the area daily. Experts from System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) said air quality in …
Palghar will lose largest chunk of forests at 34.19 ha, followed by Dahanu at 29.05 hectares. Mumbai: More than 200 football fields equivalent forest land will be lost for Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train, since as many as 131.3 hectares of forest chunk is slated to be used for the ambitious project. …
Shortly after they were administered the vaccine, the children complained of headache and nausea and were kept under observation in a hospital. They were discharged on Tuesday evening. Seven children between 10 and 13 years of age fell ill after being administered the measles-rubella vaccine at the S S Agarwal …
The measles-rubella vaccination drive is seeing mixed results. While the state met its daily target of vaccinating 10 lakh children on the first day, Muslim-dominated pockets in Thane recorded just 5% vaccination. In Mumbai, the vaccination drive achieved nearly 70% coverage in the first two days. Thane health officials said …
