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 …
Tells builders to file affidavit with regards to illegal constructions on Katraj hill Pune: The National Green Tribunal Bench (western zone) has summoned the district collector, commissioners of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), following a complaint filed against them for failing to stop rampant …
Erosion by the River Brahmaputra took a serious turn in the last one week, rendering at least 300 families in different villages homeless in Sadar and Rajibpur upazilas of Kurigram district. The affected villages are Char Jatrapur, Kazipara, Baldipara and Garuhar in Sadar upazila and Uttarpara (Nayarchar), Munshipara (Nayarchar), Shankurpara …
Not satisfied with the report about the cutting of mangroves, reclamation of marshes and existing conditions near the Benaulim-Sinquetim bridge across River Sal, national green tribunal (NGT) has asked Goa coastal zone management authority (GCZMA) for more details. "The report shows as to what extent civil work is completed. But …
Hundreds of farmers and residents under the banner of Hansua Bachhao Samiti held a demonstration on Monday demanding withdrawal of permission granted to Posco to draw water from the Hansua river. The demonstrators also included activists of anti- Posco outfit Posco Pratirodha Sangram Samiti (PPSS). Addressing the protest meeting at …
A new study finds that if temperatures rise and more precipitation falls as rain rather than snow, it will reduce the total amount of water in rivers. It is a surprising observation. One might expect the timing of water flow to change but not the overall volume. But this is …
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday directed the authorities concerned to demolish illegal structures on the banks of rivers around the capital and ensure free flow of water by preventing pollution. The directive was given during a regular weekly cabinet meeting at Bangladesh Secretariat with Sheikh Hasina in the chair. …
A recent study shows that an upstream dam will not affect downstream land reclamation Amochhu: While there are uncertainties surrounding the Amochhu hydro project, the Amochu land reclamation project downstream could go ahead, as the project will not be affected by a hydropower project on the same river. A recent …
BHUBANESWAR: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has mandated introduction of ‘Environmental Studies’ across all the technical institutions of the state from next academic session. In a letter to the Employment and Technical Education and Training (ETET) Department secretary CS Kumar, AICTE vice-chairman Avinash S Pant notified about …
Local water-bodies like rivers, lake, canals and the swamps have been affected by the toxins of the pesticides and chemical fertilizers harming the ideal environment for the aquatic life in the district Many indigenous species of fish are on the verge of extinction in the natural water bodies of Netrokona …
In a major crackdown, Chambal range police on Wednesday unearthed an illegal underground mining unit at Sindhi river in Datia district. Police team, led by Inspector general D C Sagar and superintendent of police (SP) R P Singh, seized three boats laden with heavy mining equipment including diesel suction pumps …
Erosion by the River Jamuna took a serious turn in the last three days, rendering hundreds of families of 15 villages homeless and devouring a vast tract of croplands in Daulatpur and Shivalaya upazilas. The erosion victims, who took shelter on roads and highways, are passing their days in misery …
ITANAGAR: Incessant rain in the last couple of days has flooded several rivers in Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh threatening Tezu, the district headquarters, and its adjoining villages. A source said on Sunday, the Tezu Nallah, Shukha Nallah and Dening Nallah rivers in the district are in spate because of …
The fast approaching June 2 deadline for the bifurcation of the State notwithstanding, it is likely to take more time for amicably resolving the issues arising out of river water sharing between the two successor States - Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The magnitude of the issue can be gauged from …
SHILLONG: The once pristine Umiew River which is the main source of water for the main dam at Mawphlang which supplies water to the entire Shillong city and its suburbs through the Greater Shillong Water Supply Scheme (GSWSS) is facing a huge threat to its very existence due to unwanted …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of National Green Tribunal Bar Association Vs. Ministry of Environment & Forests & Ors. dated 12/05/2014 regarding illegal and unauthorised mining activity being carried on within the 10 Kms of Rajaji National Park. Previous Orders
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Himalaya Environment & Employment Cooperative Society Ltd. Vs. State of Uttarakhand & Ors. regarding illegal, unauthorised and unpermitted mining activity in the River bed of River Ganges in the District of Pauri, Garhwal.
High levels of antibiotics are polluting China's surface water, posing risks to the ecosystem and human health, a recent review of research has found. According to the review, 159 types of pharmaceuticals and personal-care products have been discovered in the country's water, 68 of which are antibiotics. The concentration and …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Octavia Albuquerque & Ors. Vs. Union of India & Ors. dated 09/05/2014 regarding filling of major part of the creek as well as some part of the River Gurupur, Mangalore for the purposes of establishing the …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sudesh V/s Union of India & Ors. dated 09/05/2014 regarding construction activity on the river bed of Dohan passing through villages Pali and Jat, Haryana. Previous Orders
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of State of Tamil Nadu Vs State of Kerala dated 07/05/2014 regarding water level of Mullaperiyar dam. State of Kerala – is restrained by a decree of permanent injunction from applying and enforcing the impugned legislation or in any manner …
