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 …
Order of the National in the matter of Manohar Manapure Vs State of Madhya Pradesh dated 09/01/2019 regarding illegal sand mining taking place near Kanhan river in Village Lodhikheda, Tehsil Sausar, District Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. National Green Tribunal directs District Magistrate, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh to look into the matter and …
Order of the National in the matter of Prabh Dayal Vs State of Himachal Pradesh dated 09/01/2019 regarding a petrol pump sanctioned by HPCL namely M/s Ambika H.P. Center, Manali to Rohtang Road, village Bang, District Kullu, State of Himachal Pradesh is on the river bank and during flood lot …
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Discharge of industrial waste into the rivers, 07/01/2019. As per the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 industrial units are required to install effluent treatment plants(ETPs) and to treat their effluents to comply the stipulated environmental standard …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Jai Babu Shukla, President, Jan Sewa Sansthan Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 02/01/2019 regarding sand mining leases given in 51 areas at Prayagraj by auction system without following due procedure, including survey reports. Illegal mining is affecting e-flow of …
Jaisinghpur residents demand special teams for demarcation Despite NGT orders to shut down all stone crushers on the 100-metre radius of rivers and rivulets in the state, no steps have been initiated for the implementation of the orders. The deadline fixed by the NGT for implementation of its order will …
JSW Steel is undertaking a major reorientation of its operations as well as product mix to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and align with the country's climate change priorities. On the portfolio mix, the company is focusing on environment friendly products for packaging, electrical and appliance sectors. "As Government of India …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Narendra G. Pardeshi Vs Public Works Department Dhule & Others dated 19/11/2018. This application seeks injunction against the construction of road within the flood lines and green zone on both sides of river Panzara. According to the applicant, road is …
Interim report on deposition of river bed material for Ganga river and its tributaries in the matter of Vijay Verma Vs Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation & Others filed before NGT, 19/11/2018. National Green Tribunal had restrained mining activity on seven river viz. Bishanpur, Bhogpur, Chidiyapur, Kotwali, Rawasan I, Rawasan II …
The 2015/2016 El Niño event caused severe changes in precipitation across the tropics. This impacted surface hydrology, such as river run-off and soil moisture availability, thereby triggering reductions in gross primary production (GPP). Many biosphere models lack the detailed hydrological component required to accurately quantify anomalies in surface hydrology and …
Flooding is one of the major natural disasters from a storm event that is prevalent in many countries and greatly affects river morphology, modifying the flora and fauna of a given river environment. As a consequence of climate change, the probability of frequent floods and drought is acute in the …
Project to be extended to Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta The State government has set its sights on tapping the potential of higher education institutions in conserving water bodies. As a pilot project, the University of Kerala has been entrusted with the cleaning and rejuvenation of the Vamanapuram river in Thiruvananthapuram and Kallada …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Department of Mines & Geology Vs State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Punjab dated 24/09/2018. The Department of Mines & Geology, State of Punjab has presented this Review Application under to review the Judgment passed by NGT dated 3rd August, …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of M/s A.G. Stone Crushing Co. Ltd. Vs. U.P. Pollution Control Board & Others dated 24/09/2018. The case relates to the location of the stone crusher of A.G. Stone Crushing on the river bed of Yamuna. National Green Tribunal while dismissing …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of National Green Tribunal Bar Association Vs. Dr. Sarvabhoum Bagali (State of Maharashtra) dated 19/09/2018 regarding illegal sand mining in rivers of India. Proceedings in the present commenced on the basis of an application seeking legal action against illegal sand mining …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ramesh Chand Vs. State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 19/09/2018 regarding severe degradation of environment in Kullu and Manali areas of the State of Himachal Pradesh. It was alleged that the consent to various projects was freely given in …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Satendra Pandey Vs. Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change & Others dated 27/08/2018. This application seeks quashing of Notification dated 15.01.2016 and Notification dated 20.01.2016 issued by Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change on the ground that constitution …
WWF has published a report that highlights the capacity of healthy rivers to help mitigate natural disasters, among other less valued benefits. The publication provides a framework for improving how societies measure, value, and promote rivers’ diverse benefits. It also offers solutions to support better decisions and management. Titled, ‘Valuing …
The Awash Basin is the most utilized river basin in Ethiopia with a number of small, medium and large scale irrigation schemes; urban and rural water supply plans and industries located along the river. The Basin is a center for the development of industrial, agricultural and other economic activities. The …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sarvabhoum Bagali Vs. State of Karnataka & Others dated 20/08/2018. The grievance in this application is the order of State of Karnataka dated 18.11.2016 under the provisions of Karnataka Minor Mineral Concession Rule, 1994 permitting use of JCB for sand …
The pastoralists drawn from Laikipia, Samburu and Isiolo counties will cover 240 kilometers journey in a five-day camel caravan to raise awareness on the importance conserving the endangered River Ewaso Nyiro. (Jacinta Mutura, Standard) In summary Over the years, the Ewaso Nyiro River has lost its water and completely dried …
