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NGT stops activity in 436 acres in Bhubaneswar for lack of forest clearance

The NGT order came in response to a petition filed by Bhubaneswar-based activist Subash Mohapatra in 2019 challenging the inaction of the Odisha government in checking the illegal and unauthorized use of 568 acres of revenue forest land in the city for non-forestry purpose.

The National Green Tribunal said that no further activity shall be taken up in 436 acres in forest land in Bhubaneswar without first complying with the requirement of law.(HT PHOTO)
Published on Jan 07, 2021 09:41 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar | ByDebabrata Mohanty

Delhi’s Environment Committee summons MCD Commissioners over air pollution

In the meeting that was held in view of the rising air pollution highlighted that road dust has been a major component of air pollution in Delhi. It was found that officials were not fully aware of NGT orders.

Kalkaji MLA Atishi who heads the House Panel said that it was “very shocking” that the MCD commissioners of Delhi have no clue regarding the length of roads under their jurisdiction.(ANI)
Published on Jan 04, 2021 09:45 PM IST
New Delhi | ByAsian News International | Posted by Deepali Sharma

NGT extends term of oversight committee to monitor pollution of Ganga

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said that unless the UP government sets up any other effective alternative mechanism, it may not be advisable to close the committee abruptly.

In the course of time, the committee has been requested to monitor compliance of some other environmental issues also such as relating to water bodies.(PTI Photo)
Published on Dec 26, 2020 01:16 PM IST
New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India| Posted by: Harshit Sabarwal

NGT directs Power, Coal ministries to undertake safety audit of thermal power stations

“We also direct the Secretaries, ministries of Power and Coal, Government of India, in coordination with such other Departments/Institutions as may be necessary, to undertake safety audit of similarly placed thermal power stations, throughout the country expeditiously, preferably within six months, to avoid recurrence of such incidents in future,” the NGT said.

The NGT bench headed by its chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel directed remedial measures to be adopted for future.(Mint file photo)
Published on Dec 24, 2020 02:19 PM IST
New Delhi | ByAsian News International| Posted by: Harshit Sabarwal

NGT directs Centre, states to install ‘Bird Diverters’ on existing solar and wind powerlines

A bench of the NGT, headed by its chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel issued several directions on Wednesday while disposing of a petition on an NGO, Centre for Wildlife and Environmental Litigation through Bhanu Bansal who stated that there is an urgent need to protect and conserve the great Indian bustard as the same is on the verge of extinction.

Tribunal further directs the respondents to provide fresh permission only after ensuring the underground powerlines in new projects.(Hindustan Arvind Yadav/HT file photo)
Published on Dec 23, 2020 02:31 PM IST
New Delhi | ByAsian News International| Posted by: Harshit Sabarwal
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