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 …
A total of 19 thermal power plants across India were found violating the environment guidelines, including on installation of pollution control equipment, parliament was told on Tuesday. "Polluting industries including Power plants are required to install pollution control equipment to meet the prescribed effluents and emission standards as specified in …
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has revised the criterion to assess Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index (CEPI) across industrial clusters in the country, an exercise that first began in 2009-10. The pollution watchdog has asked state pollution control boards and pollution control committees to do a fresh assessment of industrial …
Kochi: The joint inquiry committee, constituted to look into allegations regarding the discharge of chemical effluents into Periyar by Sree Sakthi Paper Mills, has recommended the Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) to issue the closure notice again. Following widespread public protests, the committee inspected the mill and its premises …
DEHRADUN: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Century Pulp and Paper Ltd to pay Rs 30 lakh as compensation for failing to manage pollution caused due to effluents discharged in a local water stream from its paper mill in Nainital. The bench also constituted a team of senior scientists …
Industrial activity in Tirupur district that suffered a setback due to enforcement of ZLD (Zero Liquid Discharge) norms during the DMK regime in 2007 could be revived only due to the AIADMK’s proactive steps after assuming power, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa said on Thursday. The DMK failed to support the 750 …
Effluents present in Periyar stretch from where water is drawn for supply The Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) on Wednesday ordered Sree Sakthi Paper Mills situated at Edayar on the banks of the Periyar to down its shutters for releasing large quantities of untreated and partly treated effluents into …
It has allegedly been contaminated by effluents from industries The National Green Tribunal has directed the Central and Uttar Pradesh pollution monitoring bodies to analyse soil samples from agricultural farms near Aril river in Moradabad district which has allegedly been contaminated by effluents from industrial units. A bench headed by …
The A.P. Pollution Control Board (APPCB), rejecting the Consent for Operation (CFO) of Biomax Fuels Ltd., Duvvada, served ‘Stop Production’ order on it late on Wednesday night. ‘Orders not complied’ APPCB Chairman G.N. Phani Kumar visited the plant on Wednesday and inspected the measures taken for dousing the fire. He …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Kokaram Yadav & Anr. Vs. Union of India & Ors. dated 27/04/2016 regarding Aril river pollution by industries, river Aril, Moradabad District, Uttar Pradesh. CPCB and UPPCB are directed to conduct a Joint Inspection to collect the soil near Aril …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sanjay Kumar Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 22/04/2016 regarding discharge of effluents by Coca Cola's Hapur plant in Uttar Pradesh into a nearby pond. The Applicant’s case is that the untreated effluents are being released by the …
Coimbatore: Fishermen in the Ukkadam Big Tank were in for a shock when they found the fish turning green due to the algae bloom in the lake. Senior scientists said this was the result of high discharge of effluents into the lake. Despite a treatment plant being in place at …
Scientists say tube-shaped microbots may be an effective and economical way to clean up our water. Vast swarms of miniature robots are coming — and they might be the answer to scrubbing our waters clean of lead. “Microbots” smaller than the width of a human hair could be highly effective …
The Odisha government has decided to focus on curbing discharge of waste from thermal power plants as part of its climate change action plan for next five years. Fly ash, a residue of coal burning, disposal has emerged as one of the biggest challenges before the Odisha government even as …
The National Green Tribunal has appointed a local commissioner to inspect the premises of beverages major Coca Cola's Hapur plant in Uttar Pradesh and probe whether it was discharging effluents into a nearby pond. The green panel directed Coca-Cola to pay Rs 20,000 as fees to the court commissioner and …
Several illegal industrial units in South Delhi were sealed recently when they were found releasing effluents that caused waterlogging in the area. The Factory Licensing Department of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation sealed eight unauthorised washing and dyeing units in Meethapur on Wednesday, according to a statement released on Thursday. …
Clearly miffed with Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) in the matter of Ulhas river pollution, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked for an explanation as to why, after failure to perform its statutory functions, the state board's should not be taken over and its functions assigned to Central Pollution …
Farmers in the region have approached the State Government with a plea for formation of monitoring committees in each of the four districts: Erode, Tirupur, Coimbatore and Karur, for reviving Noyyal River, traversing to a length of 160 km. Wholesome involvement A representation made to the Chief Secretary by Tamizhaga …
NAVI MUMBAI: Residents of sector 11, Koparkhairane, met Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) regional officer on Monday and told him about a nullah, which is being polluted by treated effluents from units in the TTC industrial area. NCP MLA Sandeep Naik accompanied the residents, who submitted a memorandum. President of …
Bhubaneswar: Although the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) makes tall claims of monitoring reuse and disposal of industrial waste, 23 million tonne of waste is lying undisposed in the state, which can be extremely hazardous for the environment. The forest and environment minister, Bikram Keshari Arukh, on Tuesday said …
A section of farmers, and environment activists feel that efforts to clean River Noyyal and other water bodies will not get the desired result unless stringent action was taken to stop pollution caused by effluent discharge and garbage. According to them, irrigation potential of Noyyal as well as many water …
