Yamuna

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding waste disposal in Ghazipur drain, Delhi, 28/05/2025

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Residents Welfare Association Savita Vihar Vs Irrigation & Flood Control Department & Others dated 28/05/2025. The applicant raised the grievance against throwing of construction debris and sewage obstruction in the Ghazipur drain. According to the applicant this drain flows behind …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding mechanised, semi-mechanised and manual mining in Yamuna riverbed, 21/04/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mushtakeem & Others Vs. MoEF & CC & Ors. dated 21/04/2016. The present case revolves around mechanised, semi-mechanised and manual mining in the river bed of Yamuna. In the order dated 25th February, 2016 the States of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh …

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal restoration of Kushak Nala, Delhi, 19/04/2016

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rajeev Suri Vs Delhi Development Authority (DDA) dated 19/04/2016. The Applicant, resident of Defence Colony, New Delhi is seeking restitution/restoration of Kushak Nala running through Defence Colony, New Delhi following Reverse Environment Impact Study conducted by independent body appointed by …

Punjab seeks new tribunal to resolve water dispute

Punjab govt on Monday claimed in Supreme Court that it was being “unfairly treated” on the issue of water sharing and sought the setting up of a fresh tribunal to resolve its disputes on the Satluj-Yamuna Link Canal with other States. “Throughout the course of history, it is Punjab which …

How many abattoirs are running in UP, NGT asks UPPCB

The National Green Tribunal has directed Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to submit within two weeks a list of slaughter houses in Uttar Pradesh after a plea alleged they were discharging untreated effluents in Ganga, Yamuna and their tributaries. It also asked Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) to file …

NGT issues notices to Delhi govt, DDA and Art of Living

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday issued notices to the Delhi Government, Delhi Development Authority and Art of Living, on a plea seeking review of its order allowing the Art of Living group's cultural extravaganza on the Yamuna floodplains here last month. A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding mining in the river bed and flood plain of Yamuna, Haryana, 05/04/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mushtakeem & Others Vs Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change & Others dated 05/04/2016 regarding mining in the river bed of Yamuna, Haryana. NGT directed the State of Haryana, State of Uttar Pradesh, MoEF, Ministry of Mining (Departments of …

It’s now or never for the Yamuna

Decades after govts. and judges woke up to the state of the Yamuna, and after thousands of crores of rupees were spent, the river is as polluted as ever The lifeline of the city is dying. The statement won't cause a controversy or shock anyone these days. The Yamuna has …

Delhi Jal Board will not spend single penny on Yamuna without our nod: NGT

NGT had earlier constituted a committee and asked the Delhi Jal Board to submit report on discharge from each drain that joins Yamuna. New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal on Monday took Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to task for spending money on Yamuna without its permission and directed it not …

Culture fest has altered floodplain ecosystem

The three-day cultural extravaganza organised by the Art of Living Foundation (AoL) has altered the fragile ecosystem of the Yamuna floodplains, say environmentalists. According to them, the event has left “a gasping floodplain, with hardened soil and stripped of its natural vegetation and water-recharging capabilities”. “They have driven poles into …

Panel issues dos and don'ts to organisers

New Delhi: A committee of experts that inspected the World Culture Festival site following National Green Tribunal's order told TOI that the damage had already been done to the Yamuna as its floodplains were completely levelled. It, however, issued directions to all civic agencies and Art Of Living to control …

Capt for fresh tribunal on river waters

Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) chief Capt Amarinder Singh today sought the setting up of a fresh tribunal to ascertain the exact volume of river waters. Speaking on the party’s stand on river water sharing, the PPCC chief said the total water was initially estimated at 17 MAF (million acre …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding the holding of World Culture Festival on the banks of river Yamuna, 11/03/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Manoj Misra Vs. Delhi Development Authority & Ors. dated 11/03/2016 regarding the holding of World Culture Festival on the banks of river Yamuna. Vyakti Vikas Kendra, India (Art of Living International Center) filed an Application M.A. No. 227/2016 giving an …

No environment clearances required for temporary events: Govt

With the National Green Tribunal clearing the decks for a three-day cultural extravaganza of Art of Living Foundation on the flood plains of Yamuna river, the Centre today said such temporary programmes or structures "do not" require environment clearances. "NGT has given permission to them. We had already clarified to …

Pollution in Yamuna floodplains due to sink effect, says IIT-K study

Levels of air pollution, including harmful particulate matter, are higher in and around the floodplains of the Yamuna, which should ideally be home to rich eco-systems. The Yamuna floodplains are at the centre of an ongoing debate about their use, with environmentalists opposing a massive cultural fest that will be …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding holding of World Culture Festival on the banks of river Yamuna by the Art of Living International Center, …

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Manoj Kumar Misra & Others Vs. Union of India & Others dated 10/03/2016 regarding holding of World Culture Festival on the banks of river Yamuna by the Art of Living International Center. The DJB will not spent single penny except …

Art of Living event: Has eco-impact been assessed, asks green tribunal

Plea seeks stoppage of construction on the Yamuna floodplains for the World Culture Festival. “Has any of the agencies assessed the environmental impact of the Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Art of Living Foundation’s three-day ‘World Culture Festival’ to be held in the city starting this Friday?” asked the National Green …

Pollution remains in floodplains due to sink effect: study

Levels of air pollution, including harmful particulate matter , are higher in and around the floodplains of the Yamuna, which should ideally be home to rich eco-systems. The Yamuna floodplains are at the centre of an ongoing debate about their use, with environmentalists opposing a massive cultural fest that will …

NGT pulls up DDA over dumping of debris in Yamuna

Pulling up the Delhi Development Authority for debris dumped in the Yamuna, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday asked the DDA as to what their quick reaction team was doing when the debris was allegedly brought and dumped by the Art of Living Foundation, the organiser of Sri Sri …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding World Culture Festival to be held on the banks of river Yamuna, 09/03/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal (in the matter of Manoj Misra Vs. Delhi Development Authority & Ors. And Pramod Kumar Tyagi Vs. Art of Living International Center & Ors. And Anand Arya Vs. Delhi Development Authority & Ors. And Ojasvi Party Vs. Ministry of Environment & Forest & Ors.) …

World Culture Festival: Green tribunal questions DDA on permission

An expert committee appointed by the NGT has recommended imposing a fine of Rs 120 crore on the Art of Living Foundation. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Thursday questioned the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for granting the Art of Living Foundation permission to conduct its World Culture Festival on the …

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