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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)
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 05:38 AM IST
By, 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)
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 05:40 AM IST
By, 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)
Updated on Mar 25, 2024 03:15 AM IST
By, 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)
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

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)
Updated on Mar 23, 2024 05:30 AM IST
By, 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)
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 09:02 AM IST
By, 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)
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)
Updated on Mar 17, 2024 05:58 AM IST
By, 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)
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 06:54 AM IST
By, 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)
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 05:56 AM IST
By, 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)
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)
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

A view of the dumping of garbage in the pond of Gill village in Ludhiana on Wednesday, March 06, 2024. (Manish/HT Photo)
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 05:28 AM IST
By, 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)
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.

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)
Updated on Feb 23, 2024 08:30 AM IST
By, 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)
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

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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

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)
Published on Feb 15, 2024 09:44 PM IST

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)
Published on Feb 08, 2024 09:51 PM IST
By, Shimla

Ghaziabad civic body’s bio-CNG plant stalled as pollution control board refuses nod

The corporation, in partnership with a private firm, had proposed to build the 300 tonne per day capacity bio-CNG plant in Dundahera, which is adjacent to Crossings Republik township near National Highway 9 (NH-9)

The Crossings Republik residents’ association, opposed the proposed plant, and approached the green tribunal with a plea. They contended that the plant was slated to come up in a densely populated village. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 06:46 AM IST
By, Ghaziabad

All village household to be connected to sewer lines, Greater Noida tells NGT

The joint committee report, produced by the GNIDA in NGT, has said that the authority is working to achieve 100% result so that sewage generated by pre-existing villages (existing before the constitution of GNIDA) is not thrown in the open, or drains, ponds, or protected areas

This was stated in a report submitted to the National Green Tribunal, which is hearing a plea by a resident who alleged that 93 villages were disposing of their sewage in the open. (HT Photo)
Updated on Feb 06, 2024 07:14 AM IST
By, Greater Noida

NGT quashes environmental clearance of Tamnar coal mine project in Chhattisgarh

Adani Enterprises Limited is the developer and operator of the proposed coal mine project of the Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited in Tamnar

The NGT termed the public hearingMahagenc conducted in September 2019 to be not in accordance with the law. (File)
Published on Feb 05, 2024 05:54 PM IST

Delhi govt to expedite sewer link in unauthorised colonies

The submission, dated January 31, said that around 82% of Delhi was covered by a proper sewerage network

In a submission made to NGT, Kumar said that out of the 1,799 unauthorised colonies in the Capital, 1,031 were already provided a proper sewage network and 296 more such colonies will be included by November 2024. (HT Archive)
Updated on Feb 03, 2024 05:28 AM IST

Delhi govt asks for 12 weeks to demarcate Yamuna’s floodplain

Floods such as the recent ones in 2023, in which Yamuna’s waters almost reaching the Supreme Court, can be directly attributed to abuse of the floodplains

The Yamuna’s floodplains at Sungarpur in New Delhi in 2019. (HT Archive)
Published on Jan 30, 2024 10:52 PM IST

Bengaluru lake buffer zone encroachment: NGT seeks response from KSPCB, others

It noted that the Bangalore Development Authority had appeared before the tribunal and sought time to file its response.

Bengaluru lake buffer zone encroachment: NGT seeks response from KSPCB, others
Published on Jan 25, 2024 08:50 PM IST
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NGT admits plea seeking IIMP for Mumbai “island”, seeks MoEFCC response

The tribunal has sought responses from the National and Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authorities too

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Published on Jan 24, 2024 05:29 PM IST

Punjab stubble burning: NGT seeks amended action plan to prevent farm fires

Denouncing the action plan submitted by the Punjab government for preventing stubble burning, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought an amended plan

Denouncing the action plan submitted by the Punjab government for preventing stubble burning, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought an amended plan. (ANI)
Updated on Jan 23, 2024 08:18 AM IST
ByPress Trust of India

Noida to build 8 new sewage treatment plants to treat drain water

The work on six of these STPs will begin in the next two months after the authority selects the company that will take up the construction work

The authority will build STPs on drains flowing through Morna, sectors 34, 25, sector 91, 105, 108, near Amit University, Harola and Sector 62 in Phase One and later more drains will be covered, if needed. (HT Archive)
Updated on Jan 23, 2024 06:34 AM IST
By, Noida

Balaji temple in CRZ? NGT permits greens to file fresh appeal

Environmental groups are challenging the allotment of a 40,000 sq mtr plot by CIDCO for the temple at Ulwe in Navi Mumbai claiming that the area is an ecologically sensitive zone.

Balaji temple in CRZ? NGT permits greens to file fresh appeal
Published on Jan 21, 2024 09:45 PM IST

NGT forms panel to find factual position about pollution in river Ganga at Prayagraj

NGT forms panel to find factual position about pollution in river Ganga at Prayagraj

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Published on Jan 21, 2024 05:53 PM IST
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