Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Crossings Republik Flat Owner Association Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 29/11/2023. In this original application, Applicant has questioned the setting up of a Bio-CNG plant with 300 TPD capacity at Khasra Nos. 121, 122, 123, 124, 129, 304, 305 …
Following is the chronology of events in which the National Green Tribunal refused to lift the ban on ten-year-old diesel vehicles in Delhi-NCR: *November 26, 2014: NGT bans all vehicles - diesel or petrol - over 15-years old from plying in Delhi-NCR. *April 7, 2015: NGT bans 10-year old diesel …
PATNA: Chief minister Nitish Kumar, who held a review meeting with senior officials of state environment and forests department on Thursday, discussed the proposal of commencing operations of CNG-propelled vehicles in Patna as Jagadishpur-Haldia gas pipeline is in the final stages. In 2007, the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) …
Sri Lanka has invited Petronet LNG to set up a liquid gas import terminal in that country, marking a major success for the Narendra Modi government's energy diplomacy and signalling India's emergence as a gas bridge for South Asia. The LoI (letter of intent) for the project was handed over …
Despite the industrial town being counted amongst the most polluted cities in the country, the district authorities seem to be indifferent towards improving the environment in the city. Diesel-run auto-rickshaws plying within the city limits add to pollution woes of residents. Most auto-rickshaws emit black smoke thus polluting air in …
Noting that air pollution has reached crisis level in Northern India, government think-tank Niti Aayog has recommended a slew of measures like imposing higher taxes on petrol in and around the more polluted cities to encourage commuters to share cars and take public transportation. The Aayog, in its 'Three Year …
“The use of Bio-CNG will contribute in a positive manner to the Smart Cities proposition of keeping them clean and is a good option for wet garbage management,” Head of Commercial Vehicles Business in Tata Motors, Girish Wagh, said in a statement. Tata Motors has developed country’s first Bio-CNG (bio-methane) …
BENGALURU: As many as 1.32 lakh households in the city will get piped CNG in five years, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said here on Sunday. Speaking at the inauguration of Gas Authority of India Ltd’s (GAIL) `6,283 crore Bengaluru City Gas Distribution (CGD) project, Pradhan said: “The project will …
The National Green Tribunal on Thursday reserved judgement on a plea seeking lifting of its ban on 10-year-old diesel vehicles as the Central government told it that no only diesel but CNG and petrol also causes environmental degradation. Additional Solicitor General Pinky Anand told the green panel, headed by Justice …
The Centre on Thursday told the National Green Tribunal that there was a "misconception" that only diesel pollutes the environment. "NGT has concluded that diesel vehicles are more polluting than petrol and CNG. Government has submitted that there are various pollutants that cause air pollution from vehicles. "Diesel may be …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vardhaman Kaushik Vs. Union of India & Others dated 31/03/2017 regarding rising air pollution in Delhi NCR and steps to control it. NGT directs Chief Secretary, Delhi to submit a Status Report as to why destination buses, in terms of …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vinay Shivanand Naik Vs State of Karnataka & Others dated 12/01/2017 regarding purchase of diesel engine buses by BMTC (Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation). Respondents argued that use of diesel of BS IV is equivalent to CNG fuel and from the …
This paper assesses the fleet characteristics and technology adoption of India’s ligh tcommercial vehicle (LCV) market during fiscal year (FY) 2014-15. The assessment focuses on the differences in fleet characteristics and technology adoption among LCV fleets in FY 2014-15 compared with FY 2011-12, as well as differences among manufacturers for …
The AAP government today told the Delhi high court that from tomorrow CNG kit manufacturers and suppliers in the city can get themselves registered online with the transport department, enabling them to fit CNG kits in the 'in-use' vehicles. The submission was made before justice Manmohan after he rapped the …
The transport dept and CNG kit dealers have been unable to reach common ground It seems the national Capital is unlikely to get a respite from air pollution any time soon. The Delhi Transport Department and the CNG kit dealers have been unable to reach a common ground, leading to …
Pollution levels in Delhi are on a rise and yet again a marathon takes place despite the risks. The contestants braved the conditions and this happened after the city's High Court said that it was not safe. Well, you can't keep the enthusiasm down can you? If you can run …
Ahmedabad: The state government will give its final touches to a comprehensive air action plan for Ahmedabad city in the coming few days. This will be the second such action plan since 2002. The continuous toxic smoke pumped into our air by the Pirana dump fire, gas leak complaints from …
Delhi's fight against pollution is likely to hit the diesel roadblock even in the public transport segment. While the Delhi government runs all its buses on CNG, a large number of buses plying in the city are still fuelled by diesel. These are plying as private 'chartered' buses, with most …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday directed five northern States to explain their stand on making CNG the main fuel for vehicles. A Bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar directed Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Delhi to file affidavit giving details about cities which are connected …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vardhaman Kaushik Vs. Union of India & Others dated 19/10/2016 regarding supply of CNG/PNG as the main source of fuel for vehicular traffic in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh. NGT directs the states of file affidavit stating the policy …
Around 77 schools at Narnaul in Mahendergarh district of Haryana have filed an application in National Green Tribunal (NGT) pleading that it allows old diesel buses to ply again till there are adequate CNG stations in the state. NGT had recently directed that no diesel vehicles more than 10-years-old would …
