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MCD fined ₹80K, issued notice over concretised, missing trees

Constructions, such as footpaths, around trees necessitate agencies to leave a one-metre space around the tree trunk, failing which they are categorised as concretised trees. (Representative photo/HT Archive)

Published on Aug 14, 2024, 10:14 PM IST

Plants dumping treated wastewater into drains: PPCB report

In report submitted to during the National Green Tribunal (NGT) hearing, the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) submitted in a report on Wednesday that the common effluent treatment plants (CETP) have been dumping treated wastewater into drains, officials said. (HT File)

Updated on Aug 14, 2024, 10:08 PM IST

Forest conservator can’t rule on project’s impact: NGT

NGT was hearing an application by environmentalist and RTI activist Rohit Choudhury against violation of the forest conservation act in diversion of forests in Assam. (AP File Photo)

Published on Aug 14, 2024, 11:25 AM IST

Panel to review tree cutting plan for Sadhu Vaswani overbridge

Maharashtra Tree Authority has formed an eight-member committee to review the proposed tree-cutting plan for the construction of Sadhu Vaswani Railway overbridge in Bundgarden area. (HT FILE)

Updated on Aug 14, 2024, 8:50 AM IST

Noida’s concrete reversal: Footpaths and trees to get a new life

The directive, issued by the CEO of authority emphasises on the removal of concrete layers beneath the tiles on footpaths and side paths and replacing them with only a layer of granular sub base (GSB). (HT Photo)

Updated on Aug 14, 2024, 6:34 AM IST

Kanwar Marg: NGT tells panel to probe green aspects of road

NGT registered a suo motu petition and on March 13 impleaded officials from UP and Uttarakhand as respondents. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Aug 14, 2024, 5:12 AM IST

NGT to probe allegations of trees being cut for construction of Kanwar route

Kanwariyas undertake an annual pilgrimage to fetch Ganga water. (HT PHOTO/Representative)

Published on Aug 13, 2024, 7:18 PM IST

NGT summons CEOs of Noida, Greater Noida over ‘concretiing’ of roadsides

The petitioner alleged that “reckless, excessive and indiscriminate concretisation of roadsides and road berms” was being carried out in violation of NGT orders, government orders and relevant guidelines by Noida authority in Sector 28, 37, 47, 50, 55, and 62 in Noida and by Greater Noida Authority in Sector Omega1, Alpha, P3, of Greater Noida. (Ht Photo)

Updated on Aug 9, 2024, 5:40 AM IST

Assam took no permission for non-forest activities in wildlife: Centre tells NGT

(Representative Photo)

Published on Aug 8, 2024, 1:55 PM IST

NGT asks civic agencies desilt Barapullah drain in 3 months

The recommendations, submitted on August 5, suggest a bathymetric survey to be carried out for Barapullah and its supplementary drains. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Updated on Aug 8, 2024, 5:22 AM IST

Ghaziabad: About 350 school vehicles lack fitness certificates

Members of the Ghaziabad parents’ association said that serving notices and issuing warnings have proved ineffective when it comes to compliance of norms. (HT Photo/Representative image)

Updated on Aug 7, 2024, 6:38 AM IST

NGT asks Uttarakhand authorities to disclose responsibility in case of mishap in 4 pilgrim centres

NGT asks Uttarakhand authorities to disclose responsibility in case of mishap in 4 pilgrim centres

Updated on Aug 6, 2024, 5:39 PM IST

NGT files suo moto case over proposed hotel construction in, around Kaziranga

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) is the world’s largest habitat of the endangered one-horned rhino. (PTI)

Published on Aug 6, 2024, 12:14 PM IST

NGT pulls up Assam official for affidavit over land diversion for commando unit

The affidavit argued the purpose of the unit was to protect the forest. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Aug 6, 2024, 11:30 AM IST

NGT asks MoEFCC to finalise deadline for declaring western ghats an eco-sensitive zone

In July 2022, the MoEFCC had issued a draft notification on the western ghats as an eco-sensitive zone to protect the rich biodiversity of these ghats spread across six states namely Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 2, 2024, 7:56 AM IST

NGT slaps ₹1-lakh fine on Ludhiana MC chief for ‘obstructing’ tribunal’s functioning

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh on the Ludhiana municipal commissioner for “creating obstructions” in the functioning of the tribunal and joint committee. (HT File)

Published on Aug 1, 2024, 10:46 PM IST

Ghaziabad: NGT notice to UP agencies over excessive concreting of roadsides, parks

The NGT has issued notices to respondents over a petition filed by Ghaziabad resident who contended that massive concreting of across Ghaziabad city has affected groundwater recharge. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Aug 1, 2024, 8:20 AM IST

NGT asks Maha to submit response on fake pollution certificates till Nov

As per the NGT order, these EPR certificates are used by companies that utilise plastic packaging to meet legal obligations by ensuring that a percentage of the plastic used by them is recycled. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jul 31, 2024, 11:01 PM IST

NGT takes suo-motu notice of HT’s Mirzapur forest report

NGT takes suo-motu notice of HT’s Mirzapur forest report

Updated on Jul 31, 2024, 8:16 AM IST

NGT notice to Punjab govt over plan to cut down over 7k trees

The committee alleged that nearly 7,392 fully grown trees and about 20,000 mid-sized trees, including shrubs, would be felled. They also noted that trees over a 7km stretch had already been cut down by the forest department in the past ten days. (HT File)

Updated on Jul 31, 2024, 5:08 AM IST

MCD yet to install bio-methanation plant at Ghazipur slaughterhouse: DPCC to NGT

DPCC made the submissions to update NGT on the status of operations at the slaughterhouse. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jul 30, 2024, 5:56 AM IST

NGT summons local bodies for Pavana River pollution

Gharre informed various orders passed by this tribunal considering the river pollution have been disregarded by the regulatory authorities. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Jul 29, 2024, 6:44 AM IST

Faridabad residents allege treated waste from Bandhwari being dumped in Aravallis

Environmentalists of the district have pointed out the ongoing issue of illegal plastic waste dumping, particularly in the Aravalli Forest area, which is turning into a serious threat for both the environment and public health. (Representational Image)

Updated on Jul 28, 2024, 6:46 AM IST

NGT takes cognisance of tree felling at Surajpur factory, issues notices

Thousands of fully-grown trees have been allegedly felled at a factory sprawling over 1200 bighas (743.8 acres) land in Greater Noida’s Surajpur in the last one month. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 26, 2024, 7:12 AM IST

HT impact: NGT notice to Noida agencies over misuse of groundwater

When asked about the notice, the Noida authority said the treated water from the sewage treatment plant in Sector 54 (above) is being used to recharge a wetland. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jul 25, 2024, 7:46 AM IST

NGT seeks response from PMC over tree cutting for Sadhu Vaswani overbridge

In the hearing held on July 23, Rahul Garg representing the PMC put in an appearance and sought a short time for filing the reply. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 25, 2024, 7:26 AM IST

NGT takes suo motu cognisance of contamination of water sources on Palkhi route

In June, the district administration after checking samples from 82 waterbodies, including wells, borewells and taps, on the Palkhi route in the district found that at least 81 samples were contaminated and unfit for consumption. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 24, 2024, 6:20 AM IST

Stubble burning: NGT seeks answers on paddy straw management on farms

The NGT hears a matter regarding stubble burning in the state, which is often blamed for air pollution, especially in the national capital during winter.

Updated on Jul 24, 2024, 5:26 AM IST

GB Nagar: Admin submits action taken report to NGT over encroachment on ponds

The administration in its report submitted that there are 293 water bodies in Jewar, of which 29 have been encroached on, in Sadar (Noida), there are a total 245 water bodies and 48 have been encroached on, and in Dadri, there are 480 water bodies of which 134 have been encroached on. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024, 6:26 AM IST

Haryana: ED arrests Sonepat Congress MLA Surender Panwar in illegal mining case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the residence of Congress MLA Surender Panwar in Sector 15, Sonepat, in connection with an illegal mining case on Friday night before he was arrested. (Manoj Dhaka/HT)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024, 5:47 PM IST

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