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 …
देश में वर्ष 1995 से अब तक के परिदृश्य को देखें तो हर साल ही औसतन 46 बाघों को शिकारियों व तस्करों ने निशाना बनाया। ऐसे में बाघों पर संकट बढ़ गया है। देहरादून, [जेएनएन]: देश में भले ही बाघों की संख्या में इजाफा हो रहा हो, मगर शिकारियों की …
Mussoorie/Almora: Uttarakhand's state flower Burans has made an appearance at least a month earlier than usual this year flowering in the hills of Garhwal and Kumaon in February instead of March when it generally blossoms. While experts evaluate the long-term implications, those engaged in its plucking and processing are keeping …
The 7th all-India synchronised elephant census that will begin next month is expected to throw light on the migration patterns of the pachyderms as wildlife biologists have identified at least half a dozen new places across the country where the animals have started moving. The census will cover 1.10 lakh …
DEHRADUN: National Green Tribunal (NGT) has given stringent direction to the Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC) to stop dumping muck generated from construction in the 444-MW Vishnugad Peepalkoti hydro electric project into the Alaknanda river in Chamoli. Vimal Bhai, convener of Matu Jansangthan has filed a plea into NGT against …
National Green Tribunal (NGT) slapped fines on Uttarakhand government and its departments for not filing their replies in the matter connected with restoration of fundamental rights and relocation of people of 10 hamlets from Rajaji Tiger Reserve territory. The Tribunal in its order said that the state had sought a …
DEHRADUN: For a state that still boasts 70% forest cover, though fast depleting, and critical issues of rampant forest fires, man-animal conflict and loss of habitat, the manifestos of both Congress and BJP are remarkably sparse in addressing environmental concerns. The Congress's manifesto has no 'green' promises unlike the party's …
Climate change continues to hit faunal biodiversity, leading to glaring changes in habitat and hastening up the generally long drawn process of extinction of species. Dr George Schaller, a pioneer in the field of biology conservation, while talking to The Tribune today, said climate change was affecting the wildlife and …
Dehradun: The Centre has sanctioned a budget of Rs 2.5 crore to Uttarakhand to aid the state in its State Action Plan of climate change (SAPCC). R N Jha, chief conservator of forests and nodal officer State Climate Change Centre (SCCC) said, “The department of science and technology (DST) has …
Dehradun: In a shocking revelation, a Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) report has noted that more than 60 (nearly 70%) wetlands out of the total 85 have “degraded due to sheer neglect”. WWF officials, who conducted research on the all 85 wetlands, said the degraded wetlands include Jhilmil in Haridwar, …
Dehradun: A ‘Swachh Survekshan’ undertaken by the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) to rank cities based on their progress under the Swachh Bharat Mission has started. Quality Council of India (QCI) assessors will rank seven cities, including Dehradun, in Uttarakhand on their sanitation. Ravneet Cheema, commissioner, Dehradun nagar nigam said, …
DEHRADUN: Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organisation (HESCO) has joined hands with the police department to promote environment in the state. The fear of Khaki would be used to achieve this purpose. Anil Joshi, founder president of HESCO told TOI, "HESCO held a meeting with Director general of Police, at …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Suo Motu Uttarakhand Human Rights Commission Vs. Chief Secretary, Govt. Of Uttarakhand & Others dated 27/01/2017 regarding pollution of river Kausi and Ganga, Uttarakhand. Counsel appearing for the State of Uttarakhand would take clear instructions in relation to allocation/allotment of …
पॉलीथिन मिलने पर 33500 का जुर्मानापॉलीथिन मिलने पर 33500 का जुर्माना पॉलीथिन और थर्माकोल के सामानों की बिक्री के खिलाफ नगर निगम की टीम का तो जागरण संवाददाता, हल्द्वानी : पॉलीथिन और थर्माकोल के सामानों की बिक्री के खिलाफ नगर निगम की टीम का तोबड़तोड़ चेकिंग अभियान बुधवार को तीसरे …
कागजों में उलझी 30 हजार लोगों की प्यासकागजों में उलझी 30 हजार लोगों की प्यास अधूरी पेयजल योजनाओं से जल संस्थान के सामने 30 हजार लोगों की प्यास बुझाने की चुनौती खड़ी हो गई है। दो साल पहले जल संस्थान ने शहर व शहर से लगे इलाकों के लिए छह …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of M/S PMV Maltings Pvt. Ltd Vs Uttrakhand Environment Protection Pollution Control Board & Others dated 18/01/2017 regarding SPCB classifying the industry as "grossly polluting industry". NGT in its Judgement after going through the case concluded that the appelant industry falls …
Making A Difference By Being The Difference (MAD), a student activist group, has launched an innovative campaign, named as Green Vote Bank, in its bid to protect environment. During the drive, which is both offline and online, the group is asking the voters to cast their votes in favour of …
As seen in the 2012 Vidhan Sabha elections when a group of concerned citizens had raised environmental issues with the contesting candidates, a group of concerned youngsters has launched a green vote bank initiative in view of the Vidhan Sabha election 2017. Dehradun-based student activist group, Making A Difference by …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vimal Bhai Vs. Tehri Hydro Development Corporation & Others dated 11/01/2017 regarding dumping of muck and construction waste into the river Alaknanda by Tehri Hydro Development Corporation, Chamoli District of Uttarakhand. Related Order
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of National Green Tribunal Bar Association Vs. Gugan @ Muban, Rashid & various other Noticees dated 11/01/2017 regarding illegal mining especially states of Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand. In the Order Environmental compensation for carrying out illegal mining is directed to be …
Bhagirathi is one of the two source streams of river Ganga and flows through an extremely fragile eco-system in upper Uttarakhand. The Water Resources Ministry has requested the National Green Tribunal to order preparation of a fresh zonal master plan for the eco-sensitive zone around Bhagirathi river in Uttarakhand as …
