Factual report in the matter of Rajendra Tiwari Vs Union of India & Others (OA No 53/2023) as per the directions of the National Green Tribunal, Central Zone Bench, Bhopal. Rajendra Tiwari has raised the issue of Nagar Nigam Heritage Jaipur inviting tenders for holding a night market without specifying …
Ongwediva — Lake Oponona, which is normally a dependable water body for thousands of cattle in Uuvudhiya and Ompundja constituencies, has almost completely dried up. The puddles of water left in the lake are said to be too saline for either human or animal consumption. "The lake is almost completely …
The southern zone bench of the National Green Tribunal, Chennai, has granted interim stay on the Shriram Chirping Woods project coming up between Kaikondrahalli and Kasavanahalli lakes in the City. The stay was ordered while hearing a petition filed by Namma Bengaluru Foundation (NBF) and Mahadevapura Parisara Samrakshane Mattu Abhivrudhi …
The World Rowing Federation (FISA) on Tuesday played down concerns about pollution at Rio's Rodrigo de Freitas lake, describing the venue's water quality as "very acceptable". A survey conducted by FISA's sports medicine commission showed the incidence of illness among athletes at the recent world junior championships was lower than …
Hyderabad: The Kolleru wildlife sanctuary has got temporary reprieve from the National Board for Wildlife. The board has appointed a working group to study the reduction of lake contour from +5 feet to +3 feet and submit a report on the same in two months. kollKolleru lake, one of the …
The Bellandur lake in Bengaluru drew the attention of national media recently after its polluted water caught fire. The development created panic among the local residents and environment activists of the city. When the Deccan Herald team visited the lake on Tuesday, the fire was still burning under thick layers …
The procedure of filing a case against BWSSB officials in connection with the pollution of Bellandur lake has been stuck in red tape, awaiting a small amendment to the authorisation issued by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB). The KSPCB’s regional office (Bommanahalli division) would have filed a criminal …
After a group of Malawi civil society organisations accused Paladin, a uranium miner company in Karonga northern part of Malawi, of secretly discharging wastes into Lake Malawi, the company, has hit back through a statement released to the ASX. John Borshoff Paladin's Chief Executive Officer was quick to downplay reports …
The Rabindra Sarobar lake ecosystem is playing a key role in maintaining the oxygen balance of the Kolkata metropolis by generating fresh oxygen. The Physical environment is considered as an esential part of a lacustrine system. Degradation of environment largely afects the physical component. If the physical components are spoiled, …
Just a few years ago, Karanji lake in Mysuru was considered to be one of the dirtiest spots in the city. Continuous flow of untreated sewage water from residences along with increased temperature in the city had turned the once-beautiful lake into a massive garbage tank. Five years and Rs.1.12 …
Health authorities tested water for toxins in Toledo, Ohio, on Sunday as some 400,000 people remained without safe drinking water for a second day following the discovery of high toxin levels from algae on Lake Erie. Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins said some sampling showed decreased toxin levels but results …
MYSORE: Jana Chetana a NGO involved with the protection of lakes and their conservation has decided to take up the issue of protecting the lakes in the region in a big way and have a multipronged approach to the issue where the existing lakes are not only protected, lakes which …
Water quality on earth is depleted due to over increasing human development activities that over exploits and affect the quality and quantity of the water resources. The rapid urbanization has resulted in pollution of fresh water bodies due to increase generation of domestic waste, sewage, industrial waste etc. This study …
Hyderabad: The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday directed a petitioner to file an affidavit explaining if there are any disparities in the reports of the district collector and the district judge on alleged destruction of Ramammakunta Lake in Gachibowli by AP Tourism Development Corporation and National Institute of Tourism …
Pune: The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has planned more than a stone observatory to promote Lonar crater as a tourist destination, with fresh plans to build a museum which will house specimens of rocks and plant species found in the crater area. This will be especially useful for scientists …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Suvra Roy Chowdhury & Ors. V/s State of West Bengal & Ors dated 29/10/2013 on Metro Rail Project of the Kolkata Metro Rail Private Limited and lake Subhas Sarobar. Original Source: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/orderinpdf/51(THC)-2013(Ap)_29Oct2013.pdf Previous Orders: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/e-orders.php?eid=4745
The central zonal bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has instructed Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday to remove solid waste in and around Shahpura Lake in every 24 hours. Hearing on a petition filed by Dr Subhash C Pandey, the tribunal expressed dissatisfaction over the measures being taken …
In a move to address the pollution caused by houseboats, the government has decided to introduce a mobile sewage treatment plant in the Vembanad lake. Minister for Ports K. Babu said here on Sunday that an amount of Rs.60 lakh had been sanctioned for the project. He said the Suchitwa …
BHOPAL: The master plan for Upper Lake is likely to be out by October. The plan, prepared by Ahmedabad-based Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT) University, would be integrated into Bhopal master plan 2031. It is another matter that nobody still knows the fate of city master plan. Sources …
Itanagar: The Mehao Lake, a natural lake amidst lush green forest is located in the heart of Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary in Lower Dibang Valley District of Arunachal Pradesh is facing infrastructure facilities to make it a major tourist attraction in the state. The Lake which water surface area is approximately …
High Court today asked the Government to file status report about the creation of 225 posts for closure of Watershed Development project to make functional the Wullar Conservation Management Authority. A Division Bench, comprising Chief Justice M M Kumar and Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur, hearing a Public Interest Litigation on …
