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Over 20,000 illegal borewells in Delhi, DJB tells NGT
More than 12,000 illegal borewells have been sealed since 2021, the water utility said in a submission
Updated on Apr 19, 2024 05:50 AM IST
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.
Updated on Apr 18, 2024 01:42 AM IST
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
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 05:18 AM IST
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
Updated on Apr 14, 2024 05:44 AM IST
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.
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
Updated on Apr 10, 2024 05:20 AM IST
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
Updated on Apr 08, 2024 07:30 AM IST
, New Delhi
Press Trust of IndiaIllegal 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
Updated on Apr 08, 2024 07:02 AM IST
Maria 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)
Updated on Apr 08, 2024 05:48 AM IST
Abhishek 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
Published on Apr 07, 2024 10:52 PM IST
HT 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
Updated on Apr 05, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Maria 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
Published on Mar 28, 2024 10:06 PM IST
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
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 05:38 AM IST
Maria 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
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 05:40 AM IST
Maria 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.
Updated on Mar 25, 2024 03:15 AM IST
Jasjeev 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
Published on Mar 23, 2024 10:45 PM IST
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
Updated on Mar 23, 2024 05:30 AM IST
HT 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
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Hillary 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
Updated on Mar 17, 2024 06:06 AM IST
, Ludhiana
Sukhpreet SinghLudhiana: 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
Updated on Mar 17, 2024 05:58 AM IST
HT 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
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 06:54 AM IST
Peeyush 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
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 05:56 AM IST
HT 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
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 10:37 PM IST
, Ludhiana
Sukhpreet SinghTake 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
Updated on Mar 11, 2024 12:38 AM IST
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
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 05:28 AM IST
HT 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
Updated on Mar 04, 2024 05:28 AM IST
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.
Updated on Feb 23, 2024 08:30 AM IST
HT 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
Published on Feb 16, 2024 02:52 PM IST
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
Updated on Feb 16, 2024 05:18 AM IST
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
Published on Feb 15, 2024 09:44 PM IST