Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Nayar river is vanishing - a yatra reveals conservation goes beyond science and policy" appearing in ‘The Down To Earth’ dated 03.06.2025. The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Nayar …
Having already lost one week of operations due to the orders of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), 11 aviation companies have been given clearance by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to carry out chopper shuttle operations to the revered Kedarnath shrine. The shuttles got underway from today and …
An 18-month-old tiger, which was rescued from Kota range of Ramnagar forest division on May 1, 2017 died on Sunday. Officials of the forest department told TOI that the tiger succumbed to dehydration, injuries and infection. With this, the number of big cats which died in Uttarakhand this year has …
Chief Minister Trivendra Rawat has laid stress on importance of cleanliness of rivers in the state. The Chief Minister was addressing a gathering after taking part in the Suswa river cleanliness campaign at Mothrowala in Dehradun today. The campaign was organised by the U Turn Foundation, a voluntary organisation. Rawat …
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Foundation for Restoration of National Values Vs Union of India & Others dated 08/05/2017 regarding unprecedented flood and landslide disaster that occurred in Uttarakhand in 2013. The disaster led to widespread damage to life, limb and property and according …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Suo Motu Uttarakhand Human Rights Commission Vs. Chief Secretary, Govt. of Uttarakhand & Ors. dated 08/05/2017 regarding disposal of sewage in river Kausi and Ganga, Uttarakhand. NGT finds that the DPR (Detailed Project Report) for setting up STP and other …
The Uttarakhand Government today directed private helicopter operators flying pilgrims to the Himalayan shrine of Kedarnath to restrict the flight of helicopters in the range of 600 metres when approaching the area falling between Gauri Kund and Rambara that also encloses Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. The directives issued by Chief Secretary …
DEHRADUN: A number of ecologically conscious residents in the city are now taking up healthier alternatives to plastic like edible spoons made of millets and tableware made out of sugarcane waste. The availability of these products has also brightened the chances of the ban on plastic being properly implemented since …
उत्तराखंड में राजाजी व कार्बेट टाइगर रिजर्व के साथ ही 11 वन प्रभागों में फैले हाथियों के वासस्थलों में 23 मई से गजराज की गणना होगी, जो 27 मई तक चलेगी। उत्तराखंड में राजाजी व कार्बेट टाइगर रिजर्व के साथ ही 11 वन प्रभागों में फैले हाथियों के वासस्थलों में …
Nainital: Forest fires broke out in Chaafi in Nainital district and Ladhiya in Champawat district and were controlled by the forest department on Wednesday. In Champawat, the blaze that started on Tuesday gutted more than five hectares of forest land while in Chaafi, a hectare of land was engulfed in …
Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has urged the government to review a 2012 order declaring a watershed area in the state as an eco-sensitive zone, saying the move has hurt the economic interests of local people. The Centre had declared the watershed area along the Bhagirathi river — covering …
The noise pollution in the city has touched alarming levels, according to the data available with the Uttarakhand pollution control board which shows that the major intersections of Dehradun have noise levels similar to those found in industrial hubs. According to guidelines, noise level in intersections which fall under commercial …
Petition highlights threat to wildlife in eco-sensitive zone The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday issued notices to the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests, Uttarakhand government, National Board for Wildlife and others on a plea raising concern over the looming threat to the flora and fauna in the eco-sensitive …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of M/s Parul Fabricator Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Uttarakhand Environment Protection & Pollution Control Board dated 25/04/2017 regarding consent to operate for M/s Parul Fabricator Pvt. Ltd., Uttarakhand. Counsel for the Applicant (M/s Parul Fabricator Pvt. Ltd.) submits that all parameters prescribed …
Dehradun: Pheti Kimoda village of Jaunpur area in Tehri has been selected for running a pilot project for strengthening climate resilience of forest-based communities. The village was one of the top ranking sites featured in the vulnerability-risk assessment of the climate change wing of the forest depts. The villagers were …
Dehradun: In a first in the state, mock drills to tackle forest fires were held simultaneously in all 13 districts of Uttarakhand on Thursday. The exercise was conducted successfully and a report will be sent to the Centre. B D Gupta, nodal officer for forest fire management, told TOI, “The …
परिस्थितिजन्य साक्ष्यों के आधार पर कार्बेट टाइगर रिजर्व (सीटीआर) में 20 से ज्यादा बाघों के शिकार की आशंका जताई है। देहरादून, [जेएनएन]: उत्तराखंड में पिछले साल हुई बाघ की छह खालों व हड्डियों की बरामदगी के मामले में विभागीय हीलाहवाली का जिन्न फिर बाहर निकल आया है। 'आपरेशन आई ऑफ …
DEHRADUN : The decision taken by previous state government to deploy one percent of the total budget of each of its 66 department towards climate change adaptation measures five months ago have not been implemented neither by previous nor the present government. Now that provision has been completely waived off …
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand forest minister Harak Singh Rawat has directed the head of the Forest Force (HOFF) to initiate an inquiry into the tiger poaching case, asking it to give the report within one month. The matter pertains to seizure of five tiger skins and 130 kg tiger bones belonging to …
“Nine-year-old sues Indian government on climate change” — the headline was a head-turner. So should be the cause, implores Ridhima Pandey. The class 6 student from Haridwar has been the driving force behind a 52-page petition before the National Green Tribunal on how the government has failed to scientifically tackle …
Society of Pollution and Environmental Conservation Scientists (SPECS) yesterday announced that the waters of the Suswa river in Dehradun were highly toxic and harmful for both human use and wildlife. Addressing a press conference in Dehradun, SPECS secretary Dr Brij Mohan Sharma said the Suswa river of Dehradun had become …
