Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …
MUMBAI: A unique and major citizens non-profit initiative called 'India Green & Wild' (IGW) will be launched later this week in over 250 schools in 50 Indian cities, including Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, in order to introduce and teach the young generation in schools about the importance of preserving our forests …
The Delhi High Court Monday directed the traffic police to inform it about the steps it proposes to take to remove pressure horns and modified silencers, which make thumping and backfiring sounds, from two-wheelers, especially motorcycles. A bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V K Rao also asked …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Residents of Village Kadalpur Masti Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 10/01/2019 regarding a mobile tower set up contrary to the norms for siting at village Kadalpur Masti, Tehsil Bilari, Thana Kundarki, Post Hathipur Chandoi, District Muradabad, Uttar Pradesh, on …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mohd. Amaan Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 08/01/2019 regarding setting up of a mobile tower contrary to the norms in Ashok Vihar, Loni, District Ghaziabad near J.R. Public School on account of which dust pollution is taking place. Air …
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir administration will develop a state-wide strategy to control noise pollution, as exposure to high-levels of sound results in significant adverse health impacts, an official said. The initiative is a part of the Jammu and Kashmir Environment policy 2018 draft, which has now been put into …
The city and its people will walk into 2019 staring at bigger challenges with regard to issues pertaining to the environment. The city will be dealing with ongoing threats like rapid reduction of green cover, rising air and noise pollution levels, increasing human-animal conflict and worsening conditions of the rivers. …
The green panel said there was need to assess carrying capacity of the area to allow such events in respect of number of vehicles, generation and disposal of municipal solid waste, safety hazards, noise pollution, emergency response etc. Social and commercial functions in public parks in residential colonies in the …
Farmers from different villages met in Greater Noida’s Kishorpur village on Sunday and decided to protest against the development of Jewar airport as their demands have not been addressed. Hundreds of farmers attended the meeting, organised as part of an assessment mandated by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rakesh Tihara Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi dated 03/12/2018 regarding a park in Sundar Nagar is being mis-used for organizing events, illegally and in disregard of environmental norms. There is illegal use of diesel generators, non- compliance of requirements …
With reference to CPCB Head Office letter no A-21016/1/08-Mon/11351 dated 05.10.2018 & 25.10.2018, Regional Directorate (Central), Central Pollution Control Board, Bhopal has Conducted Ambient Air Quality monitoring in Bhopal city during celebration of Diwali festival in the year 2018 from 31.10.2018 to 14.11.2018 for the perameters of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, …
MUMBAI: A no-honking public awareness event was held across 10 junctions in Mumbai, from Churchgate to Borivali, on Sunday. It saw people from all age groups and from all walks of life come together and educate riders and drivers at signals. A team of more than 300 volunteers stood at …
Mazgaon recorded the loudest noise during the Eid-e-Milad celebrations on Wednesday this year, however going by the statistics of the past several years, the noise levels continued their downward trend. Anti-noise pollution crusader and convenor of Awaaz Foundation Sumaira Abdulali took the noise levels. While the minimum noise level recorded …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ashis Thakur & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 20/11/2018 regarding Steel Authority of India carrying on coal mining activities in Ramnagar Colliery and there have been earth cutting and and blasting of dynamites within hundred metres of …
Ahmedabad: How noisy do we get when on our roads? A recent study by two engineering institutes showed how blaring horns break all sound limits set by law. Students of civil engineering department of Gujarat Technological University (GTU) had analysed noise levels in three major junctions of the city — …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Residents of Gram Panchayat Varahiya Vs State of Madhya Pradesh dated 19/11/2018 regarding dust pollution due to stone crushers at village Tilora, Rausa, Tehsil Mehar, Zilla Satna at NH-7 (New Fourlane). They are located within 5 to 10 metres of …
The rising levels of pollution have created an alarming scenario across the country and the situation would only worsen if we do not celebrate Diwali responsibly this year. While no one should compromise on the fun and festive quotient of the festival, it is equally important that we contribute our …
BHOPAL: Traders here have heaved a sigh of relief as Supreme Court modified its order on ‘Green crackers’ on Wednesday. The apex court observed that its direction on ‘Green crackers’ is meant for Delhi-NCR region and not pan-India. It clarified that firecrackers other than green crackers will not be sold …
Nagpur: The widely used cracker, whistling wheel, popularly known as ‘chakri’, creates more noise pollution than bombs. This surprising revelation came to the fore following a pre-Diwali test of firecrackers conducted by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB). This year, the board tested 25 types of sound-emitting crackers at the …
Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board requests a time window for bursting firecrackers on Diwali Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB) on Wednesday shot a letter to the forest, environment and climate change department, asking it to notify a time window for bursting firecrackers on Diwali in the wake of Supreme …
The court was hearing a petition filed by Awaaz Foundation and others taking exception to substantial noise pollution caused during festivals. The Bombay High Court Wednesday directed the Mumbai Police to file an affidavit after petitioner Awaaz Foundation filed a report alleging breach of noise pollution rules in various parts …
