Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Devavrat Kumar Sahani Vs State of Bihar dated 07/04/2025. The application was being registered on the basis of a letter petition dated December 27, 2024 sent to the NGT by the applicant, Devavrat Kumar Sahani, Muzaffarpur, …
In a country where people do not have so much to spend on building materials, promoters of plastic bottles for building say that such houses made from plastic are estimated to cost just about one-third of a ‘normal’ house built with concrete and bricks. The Founder of Toahouse Company Limited, …
IKEA has further expanded its portfolio of green products with the launch this week of a new range of sustainable kitchen fronts made using recycled plastics and wood. The KUNGSBACKA range has been manufactured from recycled PET bottles and reclaimed wood. Around 25 half litre PET bottles are used to …
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 …
In just over half a century, plastics have become pervasive throughout the economy, due to their versatility and cost-effectiveness. Yet alongside clear benefits, today’s plastics system has significant drawbacks. This need not be the case, however. As much as 20% of plastic packaging could be profitably re-used and 50% of …
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 …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ashwini Kumar Vs. Union of India & Others dated 09/01/2017 regarding use of microbeads in personal care products. NGT in the Order said that as the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization which comes under Ministry of Health to ensure that …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Prof. Ravindra Bajarang Shinde Vrs. The Principal Secretary, Environment Department & Others regarding management of non-biodegradable garbage in Madhya Pradesh. Counsel appearing on behalf of the MPCB submits that they will be placing an elaborate statement …
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 …
Promoters seek clarity over fate of their land in city, may get realty permit. Hyderabad: To encourage industries located in the city to move outside the Outer Ring Road limits, the Telangana state government is willing to allow real estate development, construction of commercial complexes and housing projects on the …
The petitioner contended that very huge banners made of PVC are put on public spaces depicting election slogans of political parties and once the poll is over, the election material is dumped without due care. The National Green Tribunal has directed the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to regulate …
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 expansion of cities, pollution from mining and tourism are exacerbating challenges for waste management in mountain regions - but a new report led by UN Environment shows how policymakers can prevent it. Mountain cities in developing countries are often expanding into areas vulnerable to natural disasters such as steep …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of R.D. Anand Vs. Chandigarh Union Territory Administration & Others dated 05/12/2016 regarding plastic segregation from the municipal solid waste, Chandigarh. National Green Tribunal directs Chandigarh UT Administration to file a complete and comprehensive Affidavit stating as to which study or …
Hyderabad: Municipal commissioners will be given magisterial powers to penalise those throwing garbage, plastic and construction waste on the roads, illegally installing posters, banners or flexis, scrawling graffiti in public spaces, defacing public property and defecating in the open. Cases will be booked against politicians, irrespective of the party they …
Till November 15 of the current fiscal, as much as Rs 191.50 crore has been spent on conservation of all centrally protected monuments/sites of national importance, Sharma said. All monuments and archaeological sites protected by the ASI have been declared as polythene free zones, Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma told Lok …
