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 …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) criticised the Uttar Pradesh government for failing to designate eco-sensitive zones (ESZ) around the Okhla Bird Sanctuary, in spite of being given time to do so. A bench headed by Justice P Jyothimani directed UP government to send a proposal on ESZ around the sanctuary …
The draft for ‘road safety policy’ conceived in early July by thee xternally aided projects department of GoUP is finally ready for cabinet approval after rounds of deliberations and suggestions from various departments concerned like home, transport, health, education and PWD etc. Madhukar Jetley, advisor, externally aided projects department, GoUP …
Despite the implementation of a national prevention programme and state-of-the-art infrastructure for treatment, Maharashtra has witnessed an alarming rise in cases of cancer among women in the last four years. In fact, after Uttar Pradesh, the largest number of cases have been detected in the state A week ago, during …
In a bid to boost affordable housing in UP the state government has effected amendments in the policy for construction of houses under the economically weaker section (EWS) and Lower Income Group (LIG) category. The state housing department has not only raised the annual income bar for the EWS and …
The forest department has started its preparation for counting tigers at Katarniaghat reserved forest area. The department would start the work from January 6. About 80 cameras would be installed in the forest area besides two teams on patrol. Katarniaghat reserved forest area is spread across 551 square meters. Tigers …
For the health of Ganga, the Ganga River Basin Management Plan (GRBMP) has suggested some restriction of environmentally harmful activities that damage the river and its environment. At the same time, it also suggests for the promotion of environmentally beneficial activities in Ganga basin. The interim report of GRBMP that …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Amit Kumar V/s. Union of India & Ors. dated 16/12/2013 regarding fixing the limits of Eco-Sensitive Area in respect of Okhla Bird Sanctuary. Original Source: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/orderinpdf/158-2013(OA)_16Dec2013.pdf
‘Indian Council of Medical Research to take up the project in seven States’ An Indian Council of Medical Research-sponsored health impact study will be taken up in seven States which use maximum pesticides for agriculture, according to Dr. V.M. Katoch, Secretary, Department of Health Research and Director-General, ICMR. Talking to …
Noida: An expert committee set up to consider various aspects on groundwater extraction beyond its natural levels in Noida has recommended that it should be diverted for agriculture or artificial recharge of water tables. The report, recommending methods for dewatering and control of groundwater at construction sites, was presented by …
The government today said that the Central Pollution Control Board has identified 150 polluted river stretches in the country with Maharasthra and Gujarat topping the list of having maximum of them. "The CPCB has identified 150 polluted stretches along various rivers in the country based on Bio-chemical-Demand (BOD)," Environment minister …
Uttar Pradesh government has admitted before the National Green Tribunal that largescale illegal sand mining had been going on in Gautam Budh Nagar district of the state and said it has arrested 120 persons in this connection. The State government also assured a bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter …
New Delhi : In a bid to shift a chunk of area under water-intensive paddy cultivation in Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh to maize, oilseeds and poplar-based agroforestry, the government has allocated more than R450 crore in the current fiscal for their promotion. Sources told FE that agriculture ministry …
An estimated 4.21 crore population in the country may be at risk due to chemical contamination in drinking water, Government today said. Minister of State for Drinking Water and Sanitation Bharatsinh Solanki said that of the 16,90,870 rural habitations in India, 78,757 have at least one drinking water source affected …
Nine persons were killed and 1,141 others went missing from Uttar Pradesh in Uttarakhand's catastrophic floods in June, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday informed the Assembly. "A total of nine persons of the state were killed and 1,141 went missing in landslides and other natural disaster in Uttarakhand," Yadav …
The Environment ministry said it has approved the phase III of Yamuna Action Plan (YAP) for Delhi besides sanctioning two projects of pollution abatement for the river in Sonepat and Panipat in Haryana. "The YAP Phase III project for Delhi has been approved by the ministry at an estimated cost …
In a fresh initiative aimed at improving agricultural practices in the district, a group of progressive farmers would soon be visiting the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan to acquire knowledge on latest agriculture techniques. The progressive group would be visiting areas known for high productivity wherein they would …
US Firm Says UP Indifferent; Govt Finds Plan Not Viable Lucknow: Inordinate delay on the part of UP government in allowing it to set up a multi-crore-rupee waste to energy (WTE) project in the state has left a US based company completely frustrated. The company, which has evinced interest in …
As the construction sector grows, illegal sand and granite mining can only be expected to increase. From what can be seen until now, honest officers who have taken action against the sand mafia in their respective districts in different states have either been transferred or suspended. The politician-sand mafia nexus …
The Supreme Court on Thursday favoured life imprisonment to people indulging in production and marketing of adulterated milk and asked state governments to make amendments to laws. A bench of Justices K S Radhakrishnan and A K Sikri said punishment of six months jail term mentioned in Food Safety Act …
The National Green Tribunal today directed the ministries of environment, water resources and human resource development to file their replies to a plea seeking a uniform policy with regard to immersion of idols in rivers and other water bodies during some religious events. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice …
