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NGT seeks report on illegal landfilling in Thane’s mangrove area amid flooding fears

Thane, India - June -05 2026: The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Western Zone, Pune, has taken serious cognizance of the ongoing illegal dumping and landfilling activities in the protected mangrove and wetland areas of Saket and Rabodi in Thane. The NGT on Friday issued notices to the Thane Police Commissioner, the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA), the Thane District Collector, and the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC). The alleged illegal landfilling has heightened fears of flooding in nearby residential areas such as Rabodi, Saket, Rustomjee, Akash Ganga, and adjoining localities, as it is reportedly obstructing natural rainwater drainage channels ,in Mumbai, India, on, Friday, June -05, 2026. ( photo by Praful Gangurde / Hindustan Times )

Published 40 days ago

These beautiful wetland destinations are worth adding to your summer bucket list

These beautiful wetland destinations are worth adding to your summer bucket list.

Published 44 days ago

Wetland body seeks report on Masani barrage pollution in Rewari

Residents cite ecological risks across 15 villages; pipeline, STP upgrades planned as penalty faces NGT challenge. (HT)

Published 85 days ago

World Wetlands Day 2024: Date, history and significance

World Wetlands Day 2024: Date, history and significance

Published 896 days ago

Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary: Not (bird’s) paradise lost yet but solace becoming a casualty

The HT team that visited the sanctuary found that flocks of birds are spotted only after a 700-metre walk. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)

Updated 934 days ago

Tirupati Balaji temple row: Mangrove Cell officer suspended

Tirupati Balaji temple row: Mangrove Cell officer suspended

Published 1020 days ago

CG City’s development as major attraction in Lucknow on cards

Lucknow divisional commissioner Roshan Jacob and other officers inspecting the wetland at CG City on August 19. (Sourced)

Updated 1062 days ago

Bihar forest dept mulls to turn Munger forests into a wildlife sanctuary: Official

Animals like deer, bear and hyena can be easily spotted in Munger forests in Bihar. (Representative Image)

Updated 1186 days ago

Mangrove cell clears cattle shed on CRZ-1 in Vashi

Mangrove cell clears cattle shed on CRZ-1 in Vashi

Updated 1194 days ago

Remove 221 spots from city wetlands list, authority told

LG took a serious view of the proposed deletion of water bodies from the list.(Photo: Manish Rajput/HT)

Published 1584 days ago

World Wetlands Day: History, significance and this year's theme

In August last year, the Sultanpur national park was notified as a Ramsar site - a wetland of international importance.

Published 1625 days ago

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