Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …
The National Green Tribunal today directed the northern states to identify sites in each district for collection and storage of crop residue to encourage farmers not to burn agricultural stubble in their fields. A bench headed by acting NGT Chairperson Justice U D Salvi asked the governments of Delhi, Haryana, …
Taking cognizance on noxious air quality in the national capital, Lieutenant Governor (LG) Anil Baijal on Thursday reviewed the detailed action plan of civic agencies which they have prepared to combat air pollution. Various branches of Delhi Government including Environment, Power and Transport department have submitted their action plan. Delhi …
Deployment of 'Environment Marshals' to check polluting activities and rationalisation of public transportation would be among the slew of measures taken to control pollution in the national capital region. The decision was conveyed on Thursday by officials of different departments to Lt. Governor Anil Baijal during a review meeting here …
Tribunal wants information on mode of utilisation of stubble The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday directed States, including Delhi and Punjab, to identify specific areas in each district where crop residue will be collected and stored. Earlier directions A Bench headed by NGT acting chairperson U.D. Salvi directed Punjab, …
Green panel calls plea premature, asks petitioner to approach authority concerned The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday dismissed a plea which sought directions to formulate a policy to register private vehicles in the Capital in accordance with the norm of “one family one car”. Rise in trips A Bench …
NEW DELHI: All Industrial units in the capital only have time till March 15 to switch to piped natural gas (PNG) from the other fuel sources being used currently, Delhi's environment department has informed the Supreme Court appointed Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA). Failing to comply with the …
In a bid to reduce air pollution in the state’s industrial towns of Baddi and Nalagarh, which were listed in the non-attainment cities having higher air pollution level, a comprehensive action plan has been chalked out by the officials of the State Pollution Control Board (PCB). Various short, mid and …
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s smog-prone capital Beijing met its air quality targets last year following a crackdown on polluters and a sustained period of favorable weather, the local environmental agency said in a statement on Wednesday. Cranes are seen on top of a skyscraper that is under construction in Beijing, …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sajan K. Singh Vs. Union of India & Ors. dated 03/01/2018 regarding formulation of policy for registration of private vehicles in Delhi/ NCR in accordance with the norms: ‘one family, one car’. NGT while dismissing the Application stated the court …
Bengaluru: Taking a decisive step towards combating the problem of dust from construction activities polluting the air in major cities, the Karnataka government has issued a slew of directives to builders and road/rail developers to ensure that the 2016 National Green Tribunal (NGT) norms on dust pollution are properly implemented …
Air pollution in Delhi today stood on the brink of the emergency level due to a rapid build up of particulate matter owing to foggy conditions, even as Delhiites stepped out in large numbers to mark the first day of the New Year. The day's average air quality index (AQI) …
A batch of laws and regulations to benefit people's livelihoods, including the country's first environmental protection tax, rules on takeout foods and tour guide services, went into effect on Monday. The new laws and regulations were issued by the National People's Congress, the top legislative body, and central government ministries. …
Elon Musk likes to start at the top and work down. In Sweden, when it comes to EV incentives, the government is starting at the bottom and working its way up. According to Norwegian news source Elbil, it is now offering a rebate equal to 25% of the purchase price …
This study aims to conduct an inventory of mercury emissions from selected coal-fired power plants in Thailand. This study, focusing on emissions of mercury from coal combustion so as to generate electricity, is a contribution to international efforts to reduce mercury pollution. It aims to establish mercury emission factor and …
With Environment Ministry granting a week’s time to various agencies to respond whether deadlines listed in a mega plan to clean Delhi’s air by a Supreme Court-monitored panel suit them or not, some clarity may emerge about actions plans. Delhiites will have a fair idea on whether the national Capital …
With Delhi-NCR and other northern states facing severe pollution, the environment ministry on Thursday approved a regional project to tackle stubble burning, one of the major contributors to air pollution. Awareness generation and capacity building activities for farmers to adopt alternative practices and a slew of technological interventions for management …
Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Monday chaired a meeting to review the detailed action plan of agencies/stakeholders on measures to combat air pollution in the Capital. Baijal directed all the three municipal corporations to ensure that no methane fires occur at the three landfill sites and for this they should …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on States Affected by Air Pollution, 15/12/2017. The Government has notified National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) which lays the norms for air pollutants in the Country. The NAAQS have been developed taking into account global standards. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) monitors the ambient …
NEW DELHI: The Centre said it would be ready with an action plan to deal with the issue of stubble burning in next one month on Tuesday - a move which may provide farmers in the National Capital Region (NCR) a feasible alternative to dispose of their post-harvest Rabi (winter-sown) …
After rain lashed the city at 21.7 degrees Celsius, Delhiites finally felt the winter chill for the first time on Tuesday. It was the first coldest day in December with the maximum temperature going down, said officials of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The rain that continued through Monday night …
