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Illegal colonies along Yamuna continue to discharge sewage in river

161 unauthorised colonies on Yamuna floodplains lack NOCs for sewage lines, leading to discharge in Yamuna. Delhi govt aims to expedite process by 2025.

Delhi generates 792 million gallons per day (MGD) of sewage at present, but the existing capacity of Delhi’s STPs is only 632 MGD (HT Archive)

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Updated on Apr 18, 2024 01:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

DJB, MCD blame each other over lack of improvement in Kushak drain

The two bodies were responding to the NGT’s order issued last week, wherein both the DJB and the MCD were asked why interim compensation should not be imposed on either... The NGT had said despite both bodies setting a timeline of March 31, it was still as polluted as ever

The 6.5-km Kushak drain flows through a slew of south Delhi neighbourhoods. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Apr 17, 2024 05:18 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Hadapsar residents demand action against open garbage burning

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has failed to implement the Solid Waste (Management) Rules, 2016, claim the residents

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Updated on Apr 14, 2024 05:44 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Air pollution takes toll on mental health: Delhi govt informs NGT

NGT sought responses from the Delhi government and CPCB on the psychological impact of air quality decline, emphasising the analysis of mental health effects.

The tribunal, noting CPCB's reply, said there was no monitoring of certain air pollutants, including ammonia, lead, nickel arsenic and Benzo(a)pyrene. (Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)

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Published on Apr 10, 2024 07:33 AM IST

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NGT directs PMC to check Draynzyme feasibility to clean waterbodies

The principal bench of the environmental watchdog took suo motu action based on a report published in Hindustan Times on February 23 this year

PMC carried out a small-scale trial of use of bioenzymes like Draynzyme to clean hyacinth at Ramnadi in February 2024. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Apr 10, 2024 05:20 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

NGT seeks report from Punjab government on curbing farm fires

A bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava noted that an action taken report dated March 19 had been filed by the Punjab Pollution Control Board which included the details of paddy straw utilisation in 2023 along with the target for the present year

The tribunal directed the state government to file its report a week before the next date of hearing on July 12. (HT photo)

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Updated on Apr 08, 2024 07:30 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India, New Delhi

Illegal water extraction: NGT gives builders two weeks to respond

The builders concerned, during previous hearings, said proper notices were not served to them by the departments regarding illegal groundwater extraction

The tribunal was hearing a petition filed by two environment activists and Greater Noida residents who alleged that groundwater was being rampantly extracted by some builders in Greater Noida West. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 08, 2024 07:02 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Greater Noida

NGT bans further constructions at Gurugram’s Mayfield Garden

NGT issued these directions last Thursday while hearing a petition from the Orchid Island residents welfare association (RWA)

According to the RWA, 34,000 people live in Mayfield Garden, spread across 327 acres, which was launched in 2002-2004 by a group of five developers. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 08, 2024 05:48 AM IST

ByAbhishek Behl, Gurugram

Ludhiana: PAC move NGT against water pollution caused by eateries on Sidhwan Canal road

Jaskirat Singh and Dr Amandeep Singh Bains, representing the petitioners, highlighted the rampant water, air and noise pollution being perpetuated by establishments

PAC members Kapil Arora and Kuldeep Singh Khaira emphasised the lack of enforcement of the NGT order by the Punjab State Pollution Board (PSPB). (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 07, 2024 10:52 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

NGT notice to Centre, UP over illegal construction in Noida, G Noida

Tyagi, the petitioner, said he opted to approach the NGT after getting no response to his RTI (right to information) pleas regarding illegal constructions

The NGT was hearing a petition filed by Ghaziabad resident Rajendra Tyagi, who alleged that illegal constructions of colonies, villas, townships, shops and houses are rampant. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 05, 2024 05:44 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Noida/greater Noida

NGT takes suo motu cognisance of pollution in Pune’s Indrayani river, Katraj lake

In a recent incident hundreds of dead fish were found on Indrayni River bank after which residents demanded strong action

For the last few months, the pollution in the Indrayani river has become a serious point of concern in the Pune district. For several days, residents have seen a thick layer of white foam forming over the river. (HT FILE)

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Published on Mar 28, 2024 10:06 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Model code can’t halt steps to remedy ecological damage, NGT tells authorities

The green tribunal is hearing a case related to the rejuvenation of ponds and water bodies in Gautam Budh Nagar district

The green court has appointed an amicus curiae to look into the state of water bodies in Gautam Budh Nagar, visit the relevant sites, seek the information/documents from the authorities concerned and verify the factual position regarding the remedial measures taken and suggest further remedial measures, if any, needed to revive water bodies. (HT Archive)

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Updated on Mar 28, 2024 05:38 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Noida

NGT seeks response from Centre, UP bodies on construction at Okhla Bird Sanctuary

The Okhla Bird Sanctuary in Gautam Budh Nagar is spread across 400 hectares along the Yamuna and is designated an IBA (important bird area) site

Around a fortnight ago, the irrigation department began constructing a 1-km approach road inside the sanctuary to access the crematorium. However, birders objected, noting that any construction work and the entry of vehicles is prohibited inside the sanctuary, and the ongoing work was thus a violation. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 27, 2024 05:40 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Noida

Green tribunal asks for redefinition of floodplains

NGT directs Delhi govt to demarcate Yamuna floodplains with one-in-100-year risk probability, expanding protected area, amid concerns of last year's flooding.

The Yamuna’s inundated floodplains during the floods in Delhi last July. (Sunil Ghosh/HT)

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Updated on Mar 25, 2024 03:15 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi

NGT pulls up G Noida authority over sewage disposal by villages

The NGT bench said discharge of untreated sewage on land, river or stream is completely prohibited and non-compliance thereof is an offence

The NGT observed that the GNIDA as well as Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) were responsible for not taking adequate action. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 23, 2024 10:45 PM IST

ByMaria Khan

Ghaziabad: NGT lifts ₹1 lakh fine on UPPCB, seeks personal presence of regional officer

The matter pertains to a petition filed by city resident Prasoon Pant in April 2023 contending that eateries in malls, banquet halls, hotels and restaurants in Ghaziabad were running without consent to establish/consent to operate from UPPCB and in violation of environmental norms

The tribunal on December 19, 2023, imposed a fine <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh citing that the status report filed by UPPCB was not in the proper format and is also materially deficient in relevant particulars besides relevant documents. (Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Mar 23, 2024 05:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ghaziabad

Untreated sewage being discharged into N-Choe in Mohali: CPCB to NGT

After directions from the NGT, the regional directorate carried out a survey of the N-Choe drain to assess the water quality from point of origin to the point it merges into the Ghaggar River on January 29 and 31

The CPCB team found that in Mohali, domestic untreated sewage was being discharged into drain at multiple locations. (HT)

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Updated on Mar 20, 2024 09:02 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

Six months on, no tree census in Ludhiana

Witnessing MC’s inaction on the issue, the petitioners plan to submit another application during the upcoming NGT hearing on April 5

MC had initially assured to complete the task by December 2023, but no action has been taken so far. (HT)

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Updated on Mar 17, 2024 06:06 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Another FIR against MP Bittu for putting lock on Carcass plant, second FIR in 17 days

The case has been registered after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) had pulled up the Punjab government and Ludhiana district administration for failing to take any steps to keep the plant operational

Another FIR against MP Bittu for putting lock on Carcass plant. (HT)

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Updated on Mar 17, 2024 05:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

NGT seeks report on felling of 122,000 trees for road along Upper Ganga Canal

The forest officials have already said that compensatory afforestation for the trees/shrubs felled will be carried out in Lalitpur district

Tress seen around the Upper Ganga Canal in Ghaziabad as on Friday, the NGT has also sought reports from respondents and they are to be submitted before the tribunal at least one week before the next date of hearing on May 20. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 16, 2024 06:54 AM IST

ByPeeyush Khandelwal, Ghaziabad

Giaspura gas tragedy: NGT directs PPCB to submit report on acid discharged into sewer

The complaint alleged that the plant, designed to treat 500,000 litres per day, was receiving and inadequately treating effluents totaling over 1,000,000 litres daily, with a significant portion being discharged untreated into sewers

NDRF teams reached and initiated rescue operation after gas leak incident in Giaspura area in Ludhiana. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Mar 15, 2024 05:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Green violations: Ludhiana MC team shuts down cafeteria at Rakh Bagh

Subsequently, Hero Cycles, which has been looking after the upkeep of the park, in response to the MC’s actions, decided to stop all activities soon, including the operation of the toy train and recreational games, at Rakh Bagh

In November, the MC issued a notice to the Hero Cycles to remove the statue and cafeteria which was violating the green belt area, following the directions of the NGT. (Gurpreet Singh/HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 13, 2024 10:37 PM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Take action on drain impacting Delhi’s water: NGT to Haryana

The bench has asked the Haryana State Pollution Control Board to oversee compliance and has sought a progress report before September 15, 2024

The submission said drain number six was found to be regularly overflowing and leaching into drain eight, which in turn causes problems in water treatment in Delhi due to high pollutants in the water. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 11, 2024 12:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Submit fresh report on garbage dumping sites: NGT to Ludhiana DC

The report aims to outline proposed actions for addressing garbage dumping sites, including the planned relocation of waste from the Giaspura dumpsite to Jamalpur by June 30, 2024, and the preparation of a detailed project report for bioremediation at Jainpur, Hambran Road

A view of the dumping of garbage in the pond of Gill village in Ludhiana on Wednesday, March 06, 2024. (Manish/HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 07, 2024 05:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Kejriwal house row: PWD denies any environmental norm violations

In a report to NGT, PWD said it did not intentionally file five separate tree felling requests due to problems that arose during the planning stage

In May last year, Delhi resident Naresh Chaudhary filed a petition before the tribunal alleging that over 20 trees were felled during the reconstruction of the CM’s residence without the approval of the DUAC. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 04, 2024 05:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

NGT forms panel to check discharge of untreated sewage in Yamuna

NGT on Wednesday formed a three-member committee to check alleged discharge of untreated sewage in open or in a drain emerging in Yamuna by two private residential societies in Panipat and submit report within six weeks.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday formed a three-member committee to check alleged discharge of untreated sewage in open or in a drain emerging in Yamuna by two private residential societies in Panipat and submit report within six weeks. (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Feb 23, 2024 08:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

Gauhati HC orders Assam refinery to demolish wall blocking elephant movement

In an order passed on February 8, the high court said that it cannot interfere with the directions issued by the National Green Tribunal in 2016

Gauhati high court complex. (File Photo)

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Published on Feb 16, 2024 02:52 PM IST

ByUtpal Parashar

High fluoride found in Delhi’s groundwater

High fluoride levels in the water, when consumed, can lead to dental fluorosis and have been linked to bone damage and skeletal fluorosis

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Updated on Feb 16, 2024 05:18 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

PCMC sends notices to 622 industrial units for non-compliance with fire safety norms

So far 2,423 units have been found not following the fire regulation and the corporation has issued notices to 622

A fire incident that occurred in Talawade at a unit that engaged in manufacturing sparkle candles claimed 14 lives of labourers working in the unit. (HT FILE)

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Published on Feb 15, 2024 09:44 PM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Eco-sensitive Koksar area: NGT notice to Centre, Himachal over dumping of garbage

Koksar remains extremely cold and completely frozen for more than seven months in a year. Keksay, that means alpine or tall and towering, is situated just 19 km from the Rohtang Pass and 7 km from the North Portal of Atal Tunnel, Rohtang, on the Leh-Manali highway.

The matter has been posted on April 3 for further proceedings. (File)

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Published on Feb 08, 2024 09:51 PM IST

ByGaurav Bisht, Shimla

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161 unauthorised colonies on Yamuna floodplains lack NOCs for sewage lines, leading to discharge in Yamuna. Delhi govt aims to expedite process by 2025.

The two bodies were responding to the NGT’s order issued last week, wherein both the DJB and the MCD were asked why interim compensation should not be imposed on either... The NGT had said despite both bodies setting a timeline of March 31, it was still as polluted as ever

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has failed to implement the Solid Waste (Management) Rules, 2016, claim the residents

NGT sought responses from the Delhi government and CPCB on the psychological impact of air quality decline, emphasising the analysis of mental health effects.

The principal bench of the environmental watchdog took suo motu action based on a report published in Hindustan Times on February 23 this year

A bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava noted that an action taken report dated March 19 had been filed by the Punjab Pollution Control Board which included the details of paddy straw utilisation in 2023 along with the target for the present year

The builders concerned, during previous hearings, said proper notices were not served to them by the departments regarding illegal groundwater extraction

NGT issued these directions last Thursday while hearing a petition from the Orchid Island residents welfare association (RWA)

Jaskirat Singh and Dr Amandeep Singh Bains, representing the petitioners, highlighted the rampant water, air and noise pollution being perpetuated by establishments

Tyagi, the petitioner, said he opted to approach the NGT after getting no response to his RTI (right to information) pleas regarding illegal constructions

In a recent incident hundreds of dead fish were found on Indrayni River bank after which residents demanded strong action

The green tribunal is hearing a case related to the rejuvenation of ponds and water bodies in Gautam Budh Nagar district

The Okhla Bird Sanctuary in Gautam Budh Nagar is spread across 400 hectares along the Yamuna and is designated an IBA (important bird area) site

NGT directs Delhi govt to demarcate Yamuna floodplains with one-in-100-year risk probability, expanding protected area, amid concerns of last year's flooding.

The NGT bench said discharge of untreated sewage on land, river or stream is completely prohibited and non-compliance thereof is an offence

The matter pertains to a petition filed by city resident Prasoon Pant in April 2023 contending that eateries in malls, banquet halls, hotels and restaurants in Ghaziabad were running without consent to establish/consent to operate from UPPCB and in violation of environmental norms

After directions from the NGT, the regional directorate carried out a survey of the N-Choe drain to assess the water quality from point of origin to the point it merges into the Ghaggar River on January 29 and 31

Witnessing MC’s inaction on the issue, the petitioners plan to submit another application during the upcoming NGT hearing on April 5

The case has been registered after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) had pulled up the Punjab government and Ludhiana district administration for failing to take any steps to keep the plant operational

The forest officials have already said that compensatory afforestation for the trees/shrubs felled will be carried out in Lalitpur district

The complaint alleged that the plant, designed to treat 500,000 litres per day, was receiving and inadequately treating effluents totaling over 1,000,000 litres daily, with a significant portion being discharged untreated into sewers

Subsequently, Hero Cycles, which has been looking after the upkeep of the park, in response to the MC’s actions, decided to stop all activities soon, including the operation of the toy train and recreational games, at Rakh Bagh

The bench has asked the Haryana State Pollution Control Board to oversee compliance and has sought a progress report before September 15, 2024

The report aims to outline proposed actions for addressing garbage dumping sites, including the planned relocation of waste from the Giaspura dumpsite to Jamalpur by June 30, 2024, and the preparation of a detailed project report for bioremediation at Jainpur, Hambran Road

In a report to NGT, PWD said it did not intentionally file five separate tree felling requests due to problems that arose during the planning stage

NGT on Wednesday formed a three-member committee to check alleged discharge of untreated sewage in open or in a drain emerging in Yamuna by two private residential societies in Panipat and submit report within six weeks.

In an order passed on February 8, the high court said that it cannot interfere with the directions issued by the National Green Tribunal in 2016

High fluoride levels in the water, when consumed, can lead to dental fluorosis and have been linked to bone damage and skeletal fluorosis

So far 2,423 units have been found not following the fire regulation and the corporation has issued notices to 622

Koksar remains extremely cold and completely frozen for more than seven months in a year. Keksay, that means alpine or tall and towering, is situated just 19 km from the Rohtang Pass and 7 km from the North Portal of Atal Tunnel, Rohtang, on the Leh-Manali highway.

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