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 …
The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday sought a status report from the Delhi government on its order banning the use of disposable plastic in the national capital. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar asked the city government and Delhi Pollution Control Committee to file a detailed compliance …
Bhopal: Worried by the ban on polythene bags imposed across the state from May 1! An alternative to the regular polyethylene bag could be at a shopping counter near you soon. These carry bags made of biodegradable material if swallowed, would not harm animals, too. The move comes a week …
Kudumbasree units to supply cloth bags to households The plastic-free concept is yet to take root in Thripunithura as many shops continue to provide plastic carry bags which are below the specification of 50 microns. However, the municipality is pursuing the concept by providing an alternative with cloth bags. While …
BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh government decided on Tuesday to ban plastic and polythene bags across the state from May 1, saying it is leading to cow deaths and polluting the environment. However, the government didn't specify if plastic bags of a certain thickness will be allowed, triggering confusion among manufacturers. …
Chinnalapatti, a town panchayat in Dindigul district is all set to declare itself as plastic-free by the end of this month. A recycling yard in the area has now become a major attraction where animal figures have been made out of recycled vehicle tyres, which otherwise could become environmental hazards. …
The health wing of the city corporation seized 1,500kg of plastic items, which include carry bags, disposable glass and plates and non-woven polypropylene bags as the ban on plastic carry bags came into effect on Wednesday. Twelve squads were deployed in 25 health circles as part of implementing the ban. …
जागरण संवाददाता, हल्द्वानी : हाई कोर्ट की सख्ती के बाद पॉलीथिन के प्रयोग को रोकने के लिए डीएम दीपक रावत ने शनिवार को बड़ी कार्रवाई करते हुए शहर में पॉलीथिन के छह गोदाम सील किए थे। रविवार को प्रशासनिक टीम इन गोदामों से पॉलीथिन कब्जे में लेने गई तो सरकारी …
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today said plastic should be used in a way that it does not create environmental problems. "There is a potential for the use of plastic. It can be used in roads, tracks. But it should be used in a manner that it does not damage environment," …
CHENNAI: With a majority of oil slick scooped out off the coast, the Coast Guard is contemplating spraying of imported biodegradable dispersants in the shallow waters where chemical dispersants are not recommended due to ecological reasons. The oil spill occurred due to the collision between two ships near Ennore. Coast …
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday announced that polythene would be banned in the state from May 1. "Cleanliness campaign is being undertaken after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state. One of the prime obstacle in keeping cities clean is the use of polythene, …
पॉलीथिन मिलने पर 33500 का जुर्मानापॉलीथिन मिलने पर 33500 का जुर्माना पॉलीथिन और थर्माकोल के सामानों की बिक्री के खिलाफ नगर निगम की टीम का तो जागरण संवाददाता, हल्द्वानी : पॉलीथिन और थर्माकोल के सामानों की बिक्री के खिलाफ नगर निगम की टीम का तोबड़तोड़ चेकिंग अभियान बुधवार को तीसरे …
Hyderabad: The manufacture and sale of plastic carry bags below 40 microns was banned by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation a few months ago, citing environmental conditions. But many shops continue to supply the bags, which are cheaper than the alternatives, right under the nose of the authorities. Mr Jeetender …
The commission stated that in order to prevent public nuisance, there should be usage of eco-friendly substances for preparation of election campaign/publicity material The Election Commission has issued directions to political parties and candidates to keep their campaign ‘environment friendly’ and avoid usage of publicity material made from plastic and …
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Plastic waste management still remains a huge challenge. It poses a huge threat to the rural and urban society alike in the country. Thiruvananthapuram district is no different with plastic and e-waste management issue remaining unresolved over the years. However, the people in the district can now heave a …
JHARSUGUDA: The district administration of Jharsuguda banned use of polythene carry bags below 50 microns from Sunday. In this context collector (Jharsuguda) Bibhuti Bhusan Patnaik said, "We have made people aware of the ill-effects of the use of polythene." "We also discussed with various social organisations and merchant associations and …
Delhi Environment minister Imran Hussain today said his department will send weekly status reports of important projects and works undertaken in pursuance of Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's instruction in this regard. The Environment secretary will send these reports on a weekly basis to the minister and also to the …
MADURAI: A day after Madurai City Corporation banned plastic bags below 50 microns around Meenakshi temple, the civic body raided shops and seized 660 kilograms of banned polythene bags and levied a total fine of Rs 35,900 on shops found to be using them. The corporation also announced Rs 500 …
Those selling plastic cups, plates and covers unsure what to do after January 1 With just a week to go till the ban on disposable plastic comes into force, most shopkeepers and street vendors in Delhi were not only unprepared but unaware of the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) order. On …
The need for all citizens to get involved in the movement to make Madurai clean and green was highlighted by several speakers at a rally organised by the Madurai chapter of Confederation of Indian Industry, Young Indians and Rotary International District 3000 to create awareness against use of plastic here …
MADURAI: The Madurai bench of the Madras high court on Wednesday passed an order imposing a ban on use of plastic bags below 40 microns in Courtallam falls situated in the Courtallam town panchayat and Ayiraperi village panchayat. It also declined to revoke the ban on oil bathing in the …
