Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding deterioration of Nayar river, Uttarakhand, 05/06/2025

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 …

Report of the expert committee on atmospheric environmental quality and preservation of Taj Mahal and Agra monuments - Vol I (Varadarajan Committee Report on Taj)

The Government of India announced its decision in 1973 to set up a 6 million tonne per year Petroleum Oil Refinery at Mathura under the Indian Oil Corporation of India. Some apprehensions were expressed about the possible adverse effects on the historic monuments in the Agra-Mathura region from the gaseous …

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal on M/s. Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd dated 08/08/2013

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of M/s. Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd Thoothukudi Vs the Chairman Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board Chennai and Others dated 08/08/2013 regarding closure of M/s. Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd.

WHO report on air pollution: Govt says made serious efforts, scientists say Mumbai not as polluted

“There is no doubt that air pollution is increasingly become a cause of concern in Indian cities. The major worry for us is PM 2.5 air pollutant in crowded Indian cities while ozone is a problem in rural areas, especially in summer,” Beig told The Indian Express. Questioning the findings …

Children’s paintings give message of saving environ

Nagpur: A sit and draw contest was organized for students of Std I to X on Tuesday as part of cleanliness fortnight being organized by Raman Science Centre (RSC) at its Gandhisagar facility. The competition saw children from all age groups draw paintings highlighting the importance of maintaining cleanliness and …

"Climate change leading to phenomenal impact on humans "

Climate change caused by global warming, especially from carbon dioxide emissions, has had a phenomenal impact on humans, a former NEERI official said here today. "Global warming is leading to climate change, which has led to a phenomenal impact on humans. The threat of global warming is the greatest from …

Neeri, Euro agency studying Nagpur Municipal’s bio mining plan

NAGPUR: The National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (Neeri) and an European agency are being engaged by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) for providing technical support in its proposed bio mining of around 10 lakh metric tonne solid waste lying in Bhandewadi since 1962. Significantly, experts have warned that bio mining …

Morna river to get Neeri’s patented wastewater treatment technology

agpur: Taking the ‘Clean Morna River’ campaign a step further, the Akola district administration plans to use National Environmental Engineering Research Institute’s (Neeri) patented technology of phytorid wastewater treatment to protect the heritage river and develop it on the lines of Sabarmati riverfront project. The technology uses specific plants to …

Applicant contests panel’s impact report on Metro

PUNE: The lead applicant in the Pune Metro Rail matter before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) bench in Pune has raised a strong exception to a three-member expert committee's final report on the impact of the Metro's construction on the Mutha river bed. The green tribunal had constituted the committee …

Neeri tracking pollutants from Punjab and Haryana

NAGPUR: With stubble burning at its peak in Punjab and Haryana after the kharif season, scientists from the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (Neeri) have started tracking pollutants from the two states. The project has been initiated to determine the impact of crop burning on Delhi's air quality. The institute …

SC flip-flops on firecracker ban as no credible study done on its environmental impact

NEW DELHI: The petition seeking ban on firecrackers in NCR has been pending in the Supreme Court since 2015 but the court's approach had been inconsistent on the issue. The first order to ban its sale was modified allowing limited sale and finally the ban was re-imposed this year during …

Caged poultry items unsafe for humans

In another study done on eggs, it pointed out that eggs may contain large amounts of salmonella, both on the shell and inside the egg. New Delhi: Caged poultry products, which are widely used in Delhi and NCR region, are dangerous for human consumption. A study by the National Environmental …

Supreme Court lifts NCR cracker ban, wants graded approach to pollution

Firecrackers would be available in Delhi NCR and people could procure and use it to celebrate Dussehara and Diwali in coming festive seasons as the Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted ban on their sale, saying that a graded and balanced and not radical approach was required to deal with pollution …

Poultry farms should adopt cage-free systems, report says

CHENNAI: Animal welfare activists have long been speaking about the cruel practices involved in poultry farming, especially the use of battery cages. A few months ago, the Law Commission of India in its 269th report, 'Transportation and House-keeping of Egg-laying hens (layers) and Broiler Chickens', also stressed on the need …

Citing study on Haryana poultry farms, Rijiju bats for stricter laws

Chandigarh: Based on the report of National Environment Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) about inhuman practices being followed in poultry farms across Haryana and its impact on environment and human health, Union minister of state for home Kiren Rijiju has written to the Union environment and law ministers to take necessary …

Order of the National Green Tribunal on Rohtang Pass and its environment dated 29/07/2013

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Durga Dutt Ors. Vs State of HP dated 29/07/2013 regarding Rohtang Pass and its environment.

Pune: Scattered efforts take steam out of measures to check falling air quality

Dr Gufran Beig, Project Director at SAFAR, said that the percentage of pollutants in the air from vehicular emission has increased manifold as compared to that from other sources. The need for a science-based urban Air Quality Management (AQM) programme was strongly felt way back in 2004 after Pune was …

Order of the High Court of Uttarakhand regarding felling of trees indiscriminately as well as the unauthorized constructions, in the close vicinity of Bhimtal Lake …

Order of the High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital in the matter of Tara Singh Rajput Vs State of Uttarakhand & Others dated 07/11/2016 regarding the issue of felling of trees indiscriminately as well as the unauthorized constructions, in the close vicinity of Bhimtal Lake area, Nainital district in the …

Cancel allotments of salt pans in Sambhar Lake: NGT

Jaipur: If the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) orders are enforced by the state government, the monsoon of 2017 holds hope for the dying Sambhar Salt Lake. The central zonal bench of NGT has directed the Rajasthan government to cancel allotments of salt pans in Sambhar Salt Lake that fall within …

NEERI asked to study river pollution one more time

Nashik: The Bombay high court has appointed National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) yet again to study and suggest long-term and immediate solutions to tide over the pollution of Godavari after Kumbh Mela. It directed the state government to take a final decision on India Bulls with respect to lifting …

Delhi Govt uses new measures to fight air pollution

With air pollution likely to once again reach severe limits in the coming days, Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday ordered immediate implementation of the six new measures to fight air pollution, including induced-draft air treatment system. Sources said that the government has decided to collaborate with CSIR …

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