Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Futala Lake’s charm fades amid neglect and poor maintenance appearing in ‘The Times of India’ dated 25.05.2025". The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Futala Lake’s charm fades amid neglect …
In wake of damage to the state’s fragile environs, government has imposed a ban on use of polythene bags in Jammu and Kashmir. The step has been taken after High Court directives, while experts are emphasising on strict implementation of the government order. Chairman State Pollution Control Board has directed …
KOCHI: State government is not serious about the Kerala high court's order asking it to consider banning plastic carry bags in the state, a division bench of the court said. A division bench of the court led by the acting chief justice pointed out that an order was passed on …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Environment Pollution & Health Hazards in the State Vs State of Meghalaya & Others dated 13/12/2017 regarding solid waste management in the state of Meghalaya. NGT Eastern Bench directs the State of Meghalaya, MUDA (Meghalaya Urban …
Seizes large quantity of polythene Jammu and Kashmir State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) on Monday carried out a major anti-polythene drive here. A team of SPCB officials headed by Dr. Syed Nadeem Hussain, regional director Kashmir, and assisted by officials of SMC and Forest Protection Force raided many shopkeepers in …
Coimbatore: A concerted effort is on to enforce the ban on use of plastics in wedding halls. Coimbatore corporation imposed the ban in October and enforced segregation of waste in the halls. A group of 'Swachh Bharat' ambassadors and volunteers of the 'No dumping' NGO have got together to ensure …
Packaging of milk is proving to be a major hurdle for the Maharashtra government which is working on a comprehensive ban on plastic bags from next April. As per the draft plan prepared by the state government, plastic will not be used to package water, liquids, groceries, either by retail …
Environment department officials said the brand ambassadors would help reach out to a large number of people. The state government will appoint brand ambassadors to create awareness on the proposed ban on plastic carry bags and plastic water bottles in government offices and star hotels across the state from March …
It has also said ban on plastic carry bags and PET-bottled water will lead to mass unemployment and harm the nature because of cutting of more trees for making alternative paper bags. Blaming poor implementation of existing rules, the All India Plastic Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA) has demanded one law, on …
Collector slaps ban on use of polythene articles on the campus The Collectorate here was declared as plastic waste-free campus on Monday, thanks to the initiative of District Collector Rohini R. Bhajibhakare. This is a prelude to the initiative of the district administration to achieve plastic waste-free district status for …
Opposing the ban on packaged plastic water bottles, announced by the State of Maharashtra, experts from the city have expressed concerns on the availability of viable alternative solutions. While the experts have appreciated the government's intent of safeguarding the environment, they believe that banning is not an ideal solution to …
Scientists have found plastic in the stomachs of animals living more than 10 kilometres below the ocean surface in the deepest places on Earth. Researchers led by Newcastle University in the UK have uncovered evidence that not only have plastics now reached the deepest chasms of our oceans but they …
The Kharar Municipal Council today gave another five days (till November 20) to local traders to dispose of their polythene stocks. After this, those found storing, using and selling poly bags will be challaned and proceeded against from November 30 onwards. Earlier, the civic body had decided in its last …
The Supreme Court has admitted an appeal by Canara Plastic Manufacturers’ and Traders’ Association (CPMTA) against the order of the National Green Tribunal, Southern Region, Chennai, that had upheld a ban on manufacture, supply, sale and use of plastic material imposed by the State government. A Division Bench comprising Madan …
The Supreme Court has rejected a plea to stay operation of the Karnataka government's decision to ban manufacture, supply, sale and use of plastic carry bags and other products. A bench of Justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta refused a plea by Canara Plastics Manufacturers and Traders Association to …
NGT directs govt to take active steps in implementing the ban on plastic The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday pulled up the Delhi government for not implementing the plastic ban effectively. It has now directed the government and the civic bodies to choose at least one market and make …
The Municipal Council (MC), Kharar, today decided to impose a complete ban on the usage, sale and storage of all types of polythene bags within the municipal limits with effect from November 15. The violators would be fined. A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting, chaired by …
Joining hands to embrace the change, the blanket ban call on ploythene bags which had created much hue and cry in the past is slowly gathering acceptance by the residents of the capital city all. For 35-year old Geetanjali, a homemaker, the State government’s call to completely ban the use …
“The environment department is reviewing the implementation of the NGT directions of August 10, 2017,” said a government statement. The Delhi government on Sunday said that approximately 30,000 kg of plastic carry bags of less than 50 microns have been seized so far by concerned agencies in the capital. This …
Green panel orders State to impose penalty of ₹5,000 on violators, carry out raids The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday directed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to strictly impose a fine of ₹5,000 on those violating the plastic ban order and carry out raids on shops or vendors …
The Delhi government on Tuesday came under fire from the National Green Tribunal which rapped it over the rampant use and easy availability of plastic in the national capital, despite prohibition. A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar said that despite the ban being imposed, plastic was available …
