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Fresh Bandhwari waste tenders raise NGT order violation concerns

Officials said 15 sites have been inspected for an alternative facility, with Baliawas emerging as the frontrunner so far. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
Published on Jul 17, 2026 08:00 am IST

Recovered under 1% of 243cr environmental compensation, HSPCB tells NGT

Recovered under 1% of 243cr environmental compensation, HSPCB tells NGT
Published on Jul 16, 2026 10:26 am IST

Green norm ‘violation’: PSPCL deposits half of 4.86-cr fine, seeks NGT relief on balance

PSPCL has challenged the CAQM’s order before the NGT, contending that it has a strong prima facie case and that the penalty deserved to be set aside on the grounds raised in its appeal. (HT)
Published on Jul 16, 2026 09:11 am IST

Over half of Noida’s water bodies beyond recovery: NGT told

To compensate for the water bodies that cannot be restored, the authority informed the tribunal that it has developed 16.02 hectares of ponds and wetlands at alternative locations. (HT Archive)
Published on Jul 15, 2026 08:41 am IST

DPCC finds encroachments, no illegal dairies on floodplains

The committee’s report states that at Mayur Vihar, no permanent dairy farm structure was found during the inspection, but several scattered jhuggis were found.
Published on Jul 15, 2026 08:08 am IST

Haryana cracks whip on 22 polluting stone crushers

Officials said none of the penalised units challenged the environmental compensation assessed by the joint committee constituted under the NGT’s directions. (HT File)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:34 am IST

Over 300 water bodies in Capital either encroached upon or dried up, NGT told

Lieutenant Governor, Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu, and others during Inauguration of Jal Sanchay Abhiyan Rejuvenating 101 water bodies at District Park, Paschim Vihar in New Delhi, India on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Updated on Jul 14, 2026 09:02 am IST

Flaws in Delhi landfill ops take centre stage, MCD plans to ramp up facilities

Flames continue to smoulder from time to time at the Ghazipur landfill site. (Archive)
Published on Jul 13, 2026 08:09 am IST

NGT asks MCG to submit detailed timeline for clearing Bandhwari landfill waste

NGT also directed the MCG to address the issue of continuous fresh dumping of waste at the location. (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Jul 11, 2026 08:08 am IST

6.3L environmental penalty pending: Punjab govt against relief to Ludhiana dyeing unit

The Punjab government informed the National Green Tribunal that the unit remains shut as it has failed to pay the 6.3 lakh environmental compensation imposed under the “Polluter Pays” principle.
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 08:20 am IST

2023 Ludhiana gas leak: 3 years on, accountability remains elusive

On April 30, 2023, 11 people, including three children, died after toxic gas leaked in the Giaspura area of Ludhiana, following which NGT initiated suo motu proceedings. (HT File)
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 08:15 am IST

Faridabad Aravali ash dump site to get green makeover, NGT told

According to officials, previous reforestation attempts in the area often relied on hardy, exotic plant species that did not match the Aravalli’s natural vegetation. In contrast, the proposed Miyawaki project will exclusively use indigenous species to accurately rebuild the region’s natural forest ecosystem. (HT Archive)
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 08:13 pm IST

MPCB flags pollution violations at Vikhroli Business City project

MPCB flags pollution violations at Vikhroli Business City project
Published on Jun 29, 2026 03:08 am IST

Operators seek NGT fresh evaluation on horse transport

The main market in Matheran. "It's been ruined by ugly new constructions. We need a stronger municipal office to check illegal constructions.' Photo Courtesy: Sooni Taraporevala
Published on Jun 18, 2026 04:04 am IST

Joint committee begins assessment of Mula river pollution, report to be submitted to NGT

Contaminated water - Water Pollution - Bhatsa river is primary source of Water Supply to the city - Dead fish found in Bhatsa Dam - HT photo by Anand Shinde -- 19/07/08
Published on Jun 12, 2026 06:28 am IST

Over 15 STP operators fined more than 2 cr for failing standards: DPCC

Over 15 STP operators fined more than 2 cr for failing standards: DPCC
Published on Jun 10, 2026 01:06 am IST

SC: Landlord not liable for tenant’s environmental violations, upholds NGT order

A bench of justices Satish Chandra Sharma and Sanjeev Sachdeva dismissed the appeal filed by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) challenging the NGT order. (PTI)
Published on Jun 08, 2026 06:12 pm IST

NGT notice to Morepen Lab over pollution allegations at Solan plant

The tribunal has scheduled the next hearing for September 10. (File)
Published on Jun 04, 2026 05:48 am IST

NGT directs DPCC to investigate Vasant Kunj Boulder extraction

NGT directs DPCC to investigate Vasant Kunj Boulder extraction
Published on Jun 02, 2026 04:06 am IST

NGT makes Mayapuri SHO party in illegal scrapping case

NGT makes Mayapuri SHO party in illegal scrapping case
Published on Jun 02, 2026 04:04 am IST

Haryana plans redesign of 1,900km NCR roads to cut dust, congestion

Experts will focus on greening, standardised road geometry and preventive maintenance to improve air quality and mobility. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
Published on Jun 01, 2026 08:23 am IST

NGT notice to MCD, DJB and DDA over encroachments on village water body

NGT was hearing a plea filed by a resident, claiming that the village pond has been encroached upon by the MCD and DJB for carrying out constructions there. (HT archive)
Published on May 30, 2026 03:52 am IST

Sans environmental clearances: Faridkot’s Shahi Haveli faces green law action, NGT told

The PPCB detailed the action taken in compliance with the Tribunal’s directions. It stated that inspections and hearings revealed that Hotel Shahi Haveli had been operating since 2007 as a hotel, restaurant and banquet facility without obtaining mandatory environmental consents.
Published on May 28, 2026 08:20 am IST

Delhi pollution body directed to verify water quality at Dhaula Kuan lake

A petition filed by the SP-CHETNA to the NGT, contended that the Kitchener lake is entirely covered in algae, leaving no visible patch of water.
Published on May 27, 2026 10:51 am IST

Delhi pollution body directed to analyse Kitchener Lake in Dhaula Kuan

The Kitchener Lake in Dhaula Kuan on Tuesday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
Updated on May 27, 2026 10:29 am IST

39-cr pollution compensation dues pending against RMC plants in Haryana

According to the document, Gurugram district accounts for the largest share of environmental compensation in the state. (File)
Published on May 25, 2026 04:08 am IST

Gurugram tops S Hry districts in unprocessed waste generation: HSPCB tells NGT

The report said legacy waste at the landfill increased to 1.38 million tonnes between July and December last year. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
Published on May 24, 2026 07:37 am IST

Incomplete drain trapping, faulty STPs continue to pollute Yamuna-linked drain in Noida: SC record

The unchecked discharge into the Kondli-Noida drain is driven by incomplete drain trapping and malfunctioning society-level sewage treatment plants (STPs), the document stated. (HT Archive)
Published on May 23, 2026 04:02 am IST

2025 landslide in Shimla Act of God, NHAI tells NGT, rejects compensation claim

2025 landslide in Shimla Act of God, NHAI tells NGT, rejects compensation claim
Published on May 22, 2026 01:50 pm IST