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 Pollution Control Board Assam (PCBA) has issued guidelines for celebration of Durga Puja in an eco-friendly manner. As per the general guidelines, the idols of Goddess Durga should be made from natural materials as described in the holy scripts. Natural clay, bamboo, choir ropes, straw, etc., should be used …
BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) continues to dump municipal solid waste at Bhuasuni, the site identified for disposal of waste on the outskirts of city, despite expiry of the authorization on March 31, sources said. The matter came to light after the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) received …
MARGAO: Asserting that Fomento has failed to comply with provisions envisaged in the Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules at Sonsodo, the Goa State Pollution Control Board has directed the company to comply with its directions within 15 days or face action under the Environment Protection Act, including criminal …
Though dumping grounds in Deonar and Mulund have reached their saturation levels, solid waste is being disposed of at these places. A report submitted by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in the state legislature during the monsoon session has put the blame on improper garbage management system in the metropolis …
Goa State Pollution Control Board on Wednesday issued directions to 32 starred hotels to immediately install bio degradable waste disposal plant, failing which action would be initiated against them. The three and five star hotels were found to be functioning in violation of the provisions of the Consent to Operate …
Piggery owners who fed their animals with leftovers from five star hotels will now have to make alternative arrangements, as the Goa state pollution control board (GSPCB) has issued notices to 36 starred hotels to stop supplying food waste to piggeries, failing which necessary action would be initiated. The board …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) today observed that nine city hospitals including the premier AIIMS are violating rules for collection and disposal of municipal solid waste with "impunity". A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar made the observation after it was informed by Delhi Pollution Control Committee that …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Haat Supreme Wastech Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. Vs. State of Haryana & Ors dated 06/08/2013 regarding hospitals violating the Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000.
The High Court today asked Chief Secretary to convene a meeting for ensuring implementation of solid waste management and environment protections norms at Achan dumping site in the outskirts of Srinagar. A division bench of the High Court comprising of Chief Justice M M Kumar and Justice D S Thakur, …
The National Green Tribunal has stayed construction activity on the landfill site in Sector 123 here after a commission appointed by it found that the project had been formulated without following the guidelines. The Noida Authority has also been restrained from carrying out digging or construction till the next hearing. …
The National Green Tribunal has stayed construction activity on the landfill site in Sector 123 here after a commission appointed by it found that the project had been formulated without following the guidelines. The Noida Authority has also been restrained from carrying out digging or construction till the next hearing. …
The following draft of certain rules, which the Central Government proposes to issue in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3, Section 6 and Section 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) and in supersession of the Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 except …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Exnora Green Pammal Chennai Vs Commissioner Pallavaram Municipality Chennai Ors dumping of unsegregated municipal solid waste by Pallavaram Municipality dated 14/06/2013.
You might not have noticed it but a low-level conflict is being waged daily at your street corner over the unlikeliest of commodities - garbage. On one side are companies like Hyderabad-based Ramky, eager to capitalise on the burgeoning business of managing waste in Indian cities. On the other are …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dera Sandhu Ashram Vs State of Punjab & Ors regarding management of municipal solid wastes regarding 24/05/2013.
The Bombay high court blasted the BMC on Thursday while hearing petitions against illegal waste dumping and wetland reclamation in Kanjurmarg. “Please understand. You are not behaving as the municipal corporation for the maintenance of Mumbai, but as the municipal corporation for the destruction of Mumbai. You are incorrigible,” said …
Air samples taken from locations around the municipal waste incinerator in Sukhdev Vihar in South Delhi have revealed fine particulate pollution to be at life-threatening levels and the presence of toxic metals such as lead. The samples were taken by the Chennai-based Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) as part …
The GVMC has violated the Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules, 2000, and has been dumping the city garbage at Kapuluppada for which the AP Pollution Control Board has denied permission for the landfill. Around 800 mt of waste is being generated per day in the city which contains around 45 …
One of the major problems being faced by cities and towns relate to management of municipal solid waste (MSW). Waste quantities are increasing and municipal authorities are not able to upgrade or scale up the facilities required for proper management of such wastes. In many cities and towns, garbage is …
Utilisation of Municipal Solid Waste is important to curb the ever rising demand of scarce land for its disposal. Changing life style patterns, particularly in urban areas, has led to increase in generation of MSW. Municipal solid waste from Indian cities estimated to have 40% - 60% organic matter, which …
