Affidavit by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the matter of Sisir Kumar Panda Vs Union of India & Others dated 20/05/2025. The issue pertained to the removal of illegal construction/obstruction caused by the state authorities as well as the private persons in the ecological sensitive zone …
MUMBAI: The Curlew Sandpiper, Eurasian Oystercatcher and Bar-tailed Godwit, commonly seen on the Sewri mudflats, have been added to the list of endangered birds. In all eights birds from India have been added to the 2015 list released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Only one species the …
A total of 207 species of birds have made Indore and its surroundings their home, revealed a survey conducted by forest department. This is the first time the department has carried out an effort to document the species of birds and their habitat in the region. Survey, conducted over last …
Beijing and neighboring Hebei Province will combine land to develop a national park stretching dozens of miles in northern China, the local government said over the weekend. Baoding, a city in Hebei province southwest of Beijing, will join hands with Beijing's Fangshan district to turn the region's rivers, forests and …
The government has decided to back off from the proposed amendments to the Kerala Conservation of Paddy-land and Wetland Act, 2008, that would have given private entrepreneurs permission to fill up to 10 acres of such land for industrial purposes. On Wednesday, revenue minister Adoor Prakash informed the cabinet that …
VISAKHAPATNAM: Former Union secretary EAS Sarma dashed a missive to Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi, Ashok Lavasa informing that the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has apparently told the NGT that the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) had issued Environment Clearance (EC) for the …
Stepping forward to protect the green covers of Navi Mumbai, Cidco is urging citizens of Navi Mumbai to call their toll free number: 1800-26-70-207 to complaint about destruction of mangroves in Navi Mumbai. Considering the growing concern among the residents about illegal dumping of debris and destruction of mangroves along …
Several small floating 'oasis' of green plants have been helping Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) to clean its polluted lakes that too in an environment-friendly manner. The pilot project has been initiated in three lakes. The result is that water quality has improved and there is reduction in the foul odour …
Some people had snatched equipment from experts checking the legality of construction on wetlands After an apology from Mantri Developers for having snatched equipment from experts who were checking the legality of construction on the Belandur wetlands, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) dropped a contempt petition against the builder. On …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zonal Bench, Chennai) in the matter of Vilappilsala Samyuktha Samara Samithi Vilappil Panchayat, Peyad P.O., Thiruvananthapuram.Vs. State of Kerala Represented by its Chief Secretary Kerala Government Secretariat Thiruvananthapuram dated 30/09/2015 regarding attempts to establish a Solid Waste Treatment Plant without obtaining necessary approval …
The National Green Tribunal today disposed of a plea for protection of wetlands in the national capital saying it was not appropriate for it to jump into every issue. "It is improper for us to interfere in the matter. Delhi High Court has passed a detailed order in relation to …
National Green Tribunal (NGT) put an interim stay on all construction activity of Chirayu Foundation near Bairagarh township on Wednesday. It has been alleged the hospital is violating Bhoj Wetland norms and previous orders passed by the tribunal. Counsel for petitioner Ajay Sharma, Shantanoo Saxena told TOI, "On April 8, …
Thanks to the escalating property price in the district, illegal mining of red earth has turned out to be new money spinner for former goons in Ernakulam. The eastern parts of the district including places like Piravom, Muvattupuzha, Malayattoor, Kothamangalam and Kunnathunad areas has seen a sharp rise in mining …
KOCHI: The greens have taken up the cudgels against Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA), alleging that the development authority was destroying mangroves at Mundamveli as part of its new tourism development project. "GCDA has been developing about 15 acres of land owned by them in the region. These areas are …
Under a deal approved Tuesday by the federal government, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation would shed its costly obligation to provide drainage to the Westlands Water District and in exchange, forgive the district’s $350 million debt to federal taxpayers. Also adopted by Westlands, the agreement must still be approved by …
Following the Calcutta high court order to the state government to demolish 14 unauthorized constructions in the East Kolkata wetlands and submit a compliance report by October 9, the state officials have decided to hold a high-level meeting on Tuesday to chalk out steps and actions the East Kolkata Wetland …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Forward Foundation & Ors. Vs. State of Karnataka & Ors. dated 10/09/2015 regarding encroachment on lake beds, Bangalore, 10/09/2015. The Tribunal castigated the High Powered Committee which was set up Vide Judgment dated 07th May, 2015. …
Wetlands are globally important ecosystems that provide critical services for natural communities and human society. Montane wetland ecosystems are expected to be among the most sensitive to changing climate, as their persistence depends on factors directly influenced by climate (e.g. precipitation, snowpack, evaporation). Despite their importance and climate sensitivity, wetlands …
The hope for protecting the city’s largest wetland – connecting Bellandur, Agara and Varthur lakes – that arose after censure from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) over construction of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) there — surely must be fading. The latest report by the ENVIS Technical Committee – prepared …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Paryavaran Dakshata Manch & Ors.Vrs. Union of India & Ors. dated 01/09/2015 regarding re-classification of CRZ by MCZMA/NCZMA. NGT diirected Sushilkumar Srivastava, Scientist to remain present in person alongwith relevant file and be prepared to give …
Exxon Mobil Corp's $225 million settlement with the administration of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie of a longstanding environmental pollution case won approval on Tuesday from a state judge, over the objections of critics who called the accord a sellout. Judge Michael Hogan of the State Superior Court called the …
