Action taken report in the form of affidavit on behalf of the District Magistrate and Collector, South 24 Parganas District dated February 22, 2025. The matter related to a newspaper report which appeared in the Hindu, January 15, 2024 titled "Rising sea, shrinking sands erode vibrancy of Ganga Sagar mela". …
सिटी का आबोहवा दिवाली पर काफी जहरीली हो जाती है। प्रदूषण डिपार्टमेंट की पिछले साल की रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, दिवाली के दौरान यहां का एयर प्रदूषण करीब 200 गुना तक बढ़ जाता है। बोर्ड की ओर से शहर का एयर प्रदूषण चेक करने के लिए हर साल दिवाली के मौके …
Diwali is likely to push up toxicity in Kolkata's air to an unprecedented high early next month. According to projections by the state pollution control board (PCB) and green NGOs, the city could record a suspended particulate matter (SPM) count five times higher than the permissible limit. Poisonous gases and …
ALLAHABAD: The recent order of Allahabad high court, regarding banning immersion of idols in river Ganga and Yamuna, had raised the issue of protecting environment, especially the water bodies. Also a group of rural women artists from Allahabad and its adjoining rural segments are doing their bit of efforts to …
Decibel Levels Dip, But Still Way Above Permissible Limits Highest Diwali noise levels have consistently stayed above 95 decibels — breaching 100 at times — and the worst have been some of the posh localities in the city, shows data put out by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB). A …
Following complaints against the Shiv Sena for violating noise norms during its Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park, the police on Wednesday registered an FIR against the organizer of the event. Rally organizer Diwakar Borkar has been booked under the Environment Protection Act (EPA) and Maharashtra Police Act and if convicted, …
Enforcement Of Norms Is Poor, Say Activists Diwali this year may be deafening, as tests reveal that most crackers available in the market are way noisier beyond permitted levels. On Monday, NGO Awaaz Foundation along with the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) conducted aseries of tests on various firecrackers bought …
People who gathered on the Yamuna banks for idol immersion were pleasantly surprised by a cleaner river. The white foam caused by industrial effluents was nowhere to be seen. However, by the time the v i s a r j a n ended, the muck and filth were back. Officials …
Durga Puja concluded on Monday with samitis across NCR immersing their idols in the Yamuna. However, in one neighbourhood – Pocket 52 of Chittaranjan Park – no one stirred out of the pandal to board trucks and buses. Drum beats reverberated in the air amidst colours and loud cheers. The …
An NGO has demanded action against the organisers of the Shiv Sena's Dassera rally for allegedly violation the High Court's norms regarding noise pollution in the city. In the letter written to the Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, the NGO named- Awaaz Foundation claimed that after the rally, organised at Shivaji …
If action against the manufacturers of firecrackers is not strong enough, crackers, this year too, will continue to pierce your ears, in a test conducted on Monday at the RCF grounds by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) along with the NGO Awaaz Foundation, six of the 16 crackers tested …
Inflation in India rises to 7-month high of 6.46% due to higher onion, diesel prices Allahabad High Court Saturday relaxed the ban imposed on the immersion of idols in rivers Ganga and Yamuna for this year and refused to extend the time frame any further. It has also sought a …
Allahabad High Court Saturday relaxed the ban imposed on the immersion of idols in rivers Ganga and Yamuna for this year and refused to extend the time frame any further. It has also sought a detailed plan from authorities for immersion at places other than these rivers. The court allowed …
Order of the Allahabad High Court on immersion of idols in the river Ganga & Yamuna, 12/10/2013. The court in the order has permitted the district administration to carry out programme of routes for immersion of idols for different Barwaries and ensure that immersion may take place at new site …
Order of the Allahabad High Court on the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) No. - 4003 of 2006 at Allahabad : Re: Ganga Pollution Vs. State Of U.P. And Others dated 11/10/2013.
Various puja committees in the industrial town have erected eco-friendly mandaps, with an aim to send the message of saving greenery. Preparations for the nine-day festival, which began from Oct 5, are in full swing. Artists from Kolkata, Bihar have come to the city to give finishing touches to the …
Beware! Goddess durga is watching you cutting the trees and exploiting the women. She epitomizes mother and every time you indulge in harassing mother earth (environment) and women, she emerges to warn you. With an aim to spreading this message among the devotees, a sand artist has made a huge …
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday left it to the wisdom of the State government to decide on how best to use elephants during festivals, including the Mysore Dasara. The court-appointed elephant task force, in its report, had recommended that the heavy 750-kg golden howdah carried by the lead elephant …
Declare Mysore Elephant Reserve a corridor, says court The High Court has issued a number of directions designed to ensure the safety and protection of elephants. In a significant judgement, which may go a long way in the protection of elephants, both wild and captive, the High Court of Karnataka …
The Karbi Anglong hills district administration keeping an eye on the upcoming Durga Puja here has geared up for celebrating an eco–friendly Durga Puja this year with the Pollution Control Board of Assam (PCBA) laying out the green and smooth guidelines. A meeting was held at the Conference Hall of …
There has been no deterioration in the quality of river Godavari's water after the recently-concluded Ganesh festival, as per reports of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB). In its annual ritual, the MPCB had collected water samples before, during and after the festival. The samples were then tested for judging …
