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national green tribunal news

NGT seeks report over alleged sewage discharge into Bhagirathi river in Uttarakhand

The tribunal issued notices to all the respondents and directed the applicant to serve them and file an affidavit of service at least one week before the next hearing.
Published on Aug 07, 2026 07:14 pm IST

Inspect saplings planted in Paschim Vihar, NGT tells MCD

The tribunal was hearing a 2024 plea filed by a resident of the area Khyati Anand, who had alleged that illegal lopping and pruning of over 250 trees in different blocks of Paschim Vihar had taken place in February and March 2024. (Representative photo)
Published on Aug 07, 2026 08:08 am IST

NGT prohibits further construction, waste dumping at Aravali sites in Ghamroj

Directions came in an ongoing case of Jagdish Raghav vs State of Haryana, in which the applicant alleged illegal plotting and construction in a protected forest land in Gamroj (Hindustan Times)
Published on Aug 07, 2026 08:07 am IST

UP orders action on illegal groundwater extraction in Gautam Budh Nagar

The directorate of ground water department of Uttar Pradesh has instructed the district groundwater authorities and Gautam Budh Nagar district administration to act in accordance with NGT’s directions. (HT Archive)
Published on Aug 06, 2026 09:25 pm IST

‘Had to resume dumping on cleared Singhola waste mound’: MCD to NGT

Delhi currently has no dedicated silt processing facility.
Published on Aug 06, 2026 07:40 pm IST

Sangam Vihar sewer work hit by curbs on forest land: Delhi Jal Board tells NGT

Sangam Vihar sewer work hit by curbs on forest land: Delhi Jal Board tells NGT
Published on Aug 06, 2026 07:40 pm IST

NGT directs action against mining firm for illegal road in Haryana's Aravalli forest area

NGT directs action against mining firm for illegal road in Haryana's Aravalli forest area
Published on Aug 04, 2026 04:21 pm IST

MCG yet to find Bandhwari landfill alternative despite NGT deadline

Civic officials say multiple locations are under review, with Baliawas emerging as the frontrunner, but no final decision has been taken. (HT Archive)
Published on Aug 04, 2026 10:45 am IST

Punjab: 71 Rupnagar stone crushers served notices for violating norms, PPCB tells NGT

The board told the tribunal that inspections of the remaining 18 stone crushers will be completed shortly and a comprehensive compliance report will be submitted thereafter
Published on Aug 04, 2026 09:12 am IST

Babupur C&D plant: Residents seek FIR against MCG officials, contractor

Babupur C&D plant: Residents seek FIR against MCG officials, contractor
Published on Jul 30, 2026 10:58 am IST

NGT directs Pune Collector to disburse 2.70 crore compensation to Pimpri fire victims’ families

The fire, which claimed the lives of 14 workers, mostly women, had raised concerns over industrial safety . (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Jul 30, 2026 08:36 am IST

28 trees felled without permission in Chattarpur, NGT seeks action report

28 trees felled without permission in Chattarpur, NGT seeks action report
Updated on Jul 28, 2026 08:09 am IST

Punjab: PLPA land demarcation lags in SBS Nagar, Hoshiarpur

The disclosures were made in separate compliance affidavits filed before the NGT’s principal bench on July 24 in compliance with the tribunal’s directions issued on May 18. (HT File)
Published on Jul 26, 2026 08:48 am IST

Illegal wastewater dumping in the open persists in Manesar despite NGT orders, allege residents

The tribunal subsequently directed civic agencies to take corrective action.
Published on Jul 25, 2026 08:07 am IST

NGT directs Hry to act against liquor shops operating in F’bad’s green belt

The green body also asked HSPCB to ascertain the period during which violators were operating from the green cover and to impose a pre-dated environment compensation (EC) fine. (HT)
Published on Jul 24, 2026 08:09 am IST

NGT stays work on Naharpur Kasan wetland plot in Manesar

The land, once a wetland, was filled up by the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) in Naharpur Kasan, Manesar, in Gurugram, India, on Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
Updated on Jul 24, 2026 06:35 pm IST

NGT pulls up DJB over delay in regulating groundwater extraction in Paharganj

In its July 17 order, the NGT noted the poor pace of compliance and said the DJB had failed to take prompt action. (Hindustan Times)
Published on Jul 22, 2026 08:22 am IST

NGT asks MCD to reply on illegal dhalao at GK-2

The applicant had also stated that an “approved dhalao” in the area had been closed by the MCD earlier. (Hindustan Times)
Published on Jul 22, 2026 08:20 am IST

NGT tells DDA, IF&C to resolve Yamuna floodplain demarcation dispute

The tribunal said the IF&C department must explain why it altered the demarcation plan midway through the exercise (HT)
Published on Jul 21, 2026 08:37 am IST

NGT seeks action on untreated sewage, garbage hotspots in Himachal

The NGT has sought a fresh compliance report from the Himachal Pradesh government and listed the matter for further hearing on January 20, 2027. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Jul 19, 2026 08:55 am IST

NGT orders sealing of chromium-tainted wells in Odisha’s Sukinda

The NGT began the suo motu proceedings following a letter by Mantu Das. (NGT)
Published on Jul 18, 2026 08:34 pm IST

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