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 …
They Say NGT Move Will Check Pollution; Residents Doubtful After thousands of crores have been washed away in the Centre's Yamuna Action Plans (YAPs) I and II, the National Green Tribunal on Friday directed that the residents of Delhi pay an “environmental compensation“ to fund a new plan--Mailey Se Nirmal …
In a culture to pollute environment and blame civic bodies for not doing their bit, the National Green Tribunal on Friday reminded denizens of Delhi of their fundamental duty towards protecting and cleaning environment as it announced that every household, including unauthorised, will have to pay a monthly environmental compensation …
The National Green Tribunal applauded Delhi Development Authority’s “purposeful” efforts toward cleaning Yamuna and its banks. The NGT bench, headed by Justice Swatanter Kumar, lauded DDA for working towards implementing its January 13 order wherein the Tribunal has taken upon itself to get the Yamuna cleaned under “Maily se Nirmal …
If someone is found dumping waste in the drains, he or she will be liable to pay a fine of Rs.5,000. On Friday, the National Green Tribunal extended the overview of its earlier order by announcing a fine of Rs.5,000 even on those found dumping waste in drains, which ultimately …
After hundreds of crores going down the drain, another Rs. 3659 crore is needed for various measures towards rejuvenating Yamuna’s filthiest 22km stretch passing through Delhi. On Friday, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) placed a proposal before the National Green Tribunal that it would work in phases, which was accepted …
Even as measures -- some of them knee-jerk -- are being taken to stop the majestic Taj Mahal from turning yellow, the exact causes for the monument's discoloration are yet to be ascertained, a recent analysis shows. The analysis was undertaken by science and environment fortnightly 'Down To Earth'. "We …
Agra: Even as measures -- some of them knee-jerk -- are being taken to stop the majestic Taj Mahal from turning yellow, the exact causes for the monument's discoloration are yet to be ascertained, a recent analysis shows. The analysis was undertaken by science and environment fortnightly 'Down To Earth'. …
State to study rules in Uttarakhand before taking final call After getting a poor response for 37 power projects, the Directorate of Energy (DoE) has proposed a change in its allotment policy to woo power firms. But the Cabinet today did not take the decision on this. The proposal came …
Taking note of an NGO's plea, the National Green Tribunal has directed Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to inspect stainless steel pickling industries in Wazirpur here which are flouting mandatory pollution norms. A bench headed by Justice U D Salvi issued notice to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and …
A Hindu seer from the temple town of Vrindavan today approached the National Green Tribunal against "illegal" and "unregulated" disposal of municipal solid waste in the city. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notices to the Environment Ministry, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and others while …
The Haryana Urban Development Authority has blamed the MCG for the pollution of the Yamuna due to discharge of untreated sewage water via the Badshapur drain. The authority has sent a notice to the MCG following lab test results (a copy of which is with TOI) revealing that the sewage …
The present study evaluated bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus) based resource conservation in the Yamuna ravines at Central Soil and Water Conservation Research and Training Institute, Research Centre, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Ravine lands are highly degraded dry lands and 3.97 m ha area is affected by ravines in India. One ravine …
An NGO has moved the National Green Tribunal seeking execution of an order by which the green panel had directed DPCC to take action against stainless steel pickling industries in Wazirpur here, which are not complying with mandatory pollution standards. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar had …
An NGO has moved the National Green Tribunal seeking execution of an order by which the green panel had directed DPCC to take action against stainless steel pickling industries in Wazirpur here, which are not complying with mandatory pollution standards. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar had …
Having identified that most of the puja waste dumped into the Yamuna is ‘green waste’, the capital’s premier land-owning agency is in the process of setting up a re-cycling plant along the river belt. The department also plans to put up wire mesh along the bridges on the river to …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Rahul Nagar Vs. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors. dated 15/04/2015 regarding dredging in Yamuna. The Tribunal has ordered that "keeping in view of the urgency of the matter that dredging needs to be carried …
A month after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) issued orders to the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to protect the Yamuna river belt, the authority has decided to install 100 CCTV cameras at 26 identified locations where debris is regularly dumped. Additionally, two quick reaction teams (QRTs) will keep a round-the-clock …
Agra: Union minister and local MP Ram Shankar Katheria has sought the Centre's assistance to prevent sewage discharge into the Yamuna from Mantola nullah, one of the major sewer lines of the city that is closely located to two world heritage sites: Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. In a letter …
A three-member panel constituted by the Centre to decide the environmental flow in the Ganga basin which gave varying opinions over the quantity and quality of water to be maintained in Yamuna, is likely to meet this week to arrive at a consensus. The committee, which includes the additional secretaries …
