Uttar 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 …Environmentalist raises objections over initiation of metro project without prior approvals
Agra: A city-based leading environmentalist has raised objections over the initiation of the proposed Agra Metro Rail Project worth Rs 8779 crore without seeking prior approval from the departments concerned, including the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ). Expressing concern at the latest developments, environmentalist Dr Sharad Gupta, who is also a …Shut since Kumbh, Kanpur tannery owners await orders to reopen
Qazi Nayyer Jamal rides his motorcycle to Jajmau, an industrial suburb of Kanpur along the Ganges, from his home in the city area, passing through several old tanneries, to reach the leather factory his father started about 50 years ago. It's closed for three months, still he goes there often. …Gardner shifted after stubble burning at SP’s residence
Pilibhit: An incident of crop burning on a two-acre farm inside the official residence of the Pilibhit superintendent of police has sparked a row with the district magistrate saying that he would look into the matter. Notably, in its order dated November 7, 2015, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) had …Foreign activists instal Yamuna’s statue to sensitise people on river
AGRA: In an innovative and artistic way to motivate people on keeping Yamuna clean, a group of foreigners from different South American countries have collectively built a 2.5-metre-tall statue of ‘Yamuna Maiya (mother)’ from the plastic waste taken out of the river. The group intends to install the statue on …Gujarat's potatoes most resilient to climate change
Spud Superiority: Out of 45 varieties studied from across India, 11 found to be strongest Eleven varieties of potatoes, natural and hybrid, grown in Gujarat have been found to be the most resilient to climate change of those grown across the country. A joint study undertaken by the Social and …Report on demarcation of Yamuna river floodplain in Agra and the construction in it, 09/05/2019
Report of the Joint Inspection Team in the matter of Uma Shankar Patwa Vs Union of India in compliance of order dated 11/03/2019 regarding demarcation of Yamuna river floodplain in Agra and the construction in it. During field visit it was seen that area along flood plain has changed considerably …NGT directs Environment Ministry to furnish report on forest fires
Following a plea raising concerns over incidents of forest fires in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir, the National Green Tribunal has sought a report from the Union Environment Ministry. A bench headed by NGT judicial member S.P. Wangdi said, “The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC;) …AMC to plant 10K trees in 100 wards of the city
Agra: The administration of Agra Municipal Corporation (AMC) has planned to plant 10,000 trees in 100 wards of the city. The plantation of trees will be carried out in the month of July. Responsibility of the same has been assigned to a private firm. According to the AMC, fruit bearing …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding a slaughter house operating in kairana, Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh, 03/05/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Jubair & Other Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 03/05/2019 regarding a slaughter house of Meem Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd. in District Shamli, State of Uttar Pradesh. The application was for either sealing the unit or shifting the …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution by Nanglamal Distillery, village Nanglamal, District Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 03/05/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ishtiyaq Ahmad Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 03/05/2019 regarding pollution by Nanglamal Distillery, village Nanglamal, District Meerut. It is alleged that the unit is discharging highly polluting chemical effluents and is operating without following the requisite safety norms. NGT …NGT seeks report over allegations of pollution caused by garbage vehicles
Tribunal gives Ghaziabad civic body 2 months to take action Following a plea alleging noise pollution caused by “hooters” in garbage collection vehicles in Ghaziabad, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam to furnish an action taken report in the matter. A Bench headed by NGT …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution by a rice mill, Kartal, District Banda, Uttar Pradesh, 30/04/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Harishankar Kushwaha Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 30/04/2019 regarding air pollution by M/s Ram Chandra Rice Mill, Kartal, District-Banda, Chitrakut Dham Mandal, Banda, Uttar Pradesh. The action taken report submitted by the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) informed …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding compliance of Bio-Medical Waste Rules 2016 in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, 29/04/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Veterans Forum for Transparency in Public Life Vs Delhi Pollution Control Committee & Others dated 29/04/2019 regarding compliance of Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2016 in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. In its order dated 30/11/2018, the Tribunal had directed …Soon, a solar-powered device will bring online entertainment, education to villages
Soon consumers in rural India will be able to access TV and online educational material using a solar-powered device. Chicago-based Veriown Global has developed an internet-connected solar energy platform that will be launched on a pilot-basis in villages in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The system includes a rooftop solar panel …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding water pollution caused by cloth and printing industry, Dhaulana, District Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, 26/04/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vipin Goyal Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 26/04/2019 regarding water pollution caused by cloth dyeing and printing industry at M.G Road, Industrial Area Block, Dhaulana, District Hapur, Uttar Pradesh. An action taken report submitted by the Uttar Pradesh State …Order of the National Green Tribunal on eco-restoration of rivers to save forests from being flooded, 26/04/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Gopal Chandra Sinha Vs Union of India & Others dated 26/04/2019 regarding eco-restoration of rivers to save forests from being flooded. According to the applicant, working plan for forests for scientific management requires reduction of siltation of water and reservoirs. …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding non-functioning of STP at Supertech Eco city, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 25/04/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ecociti GOWO Members Welfare Association Vs Supertech Limited & Others dated 25/04/2019 regarding non-functioning of STP at Supertech Eco city, Noida Expressway, Uttar Pradesh. Further, the sewage is being disposed of without treatment into the drains. NGT directs the Uttar …Despite having perennial water sources, Uttarkashi stares at water crisis
Uttarkashi district faces acute water scarcity during the summer season. Many experts say that the reason for this crisis is because the region lacks efficient water management practices. “An urban resident needs around 135 litres of water per day while the demand is at least 70 litres in rural areas. …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding remedial measures to deal with the waste generated during Kumbh, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, 22/04/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 22/04/2019 regarding the remedial measures to deal with the waste generated during Kumbh at Allahabad. The report received from Justice Arun Tandon, Chairman of the Supervisory Committee states that a …Examine plea claiming damage to trees: NGT
Green panel directs Ghaziabad civic body to take appropriate action Following a plea seeking directions against damage to trees due to the construction of illegal water tanks in Ghaziabad, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the civic body to take appropriate action after examining the allegations. A Bench headed …