National Green Tribunal (ngt)

The green body earlier directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and other agencies to submit relevant material explaining why ozone levels in these areas exceeded permissible limits. It had also sought "targeted approaches" that could be adopted for these areas.

CPCB report to NGT shows 80% environmental funds remain unutilised

The CPCB receives compensation broadly under two heads – environment protection charge (EPC) and environmental compensation (EC).

NGT issues notice to Centre on plea seeking declaration of Corbett park as 'Eco-Sensitive Zone'

The green panel was hearing a plea underlining that such a declaration is vital for protecting and conserving the ecology, wildlife, biological diversity, and the flora and fauna of the national park.

NGT imposes Rs 25,000 fine on Jharkhand for not submitting Ganga pollution report

The NGT has taken up the matter of abatement of pollution in the Ganga and its tributaries across the country.

NGT seeks response from Centre, Delhi govt on 2023 floods

Delhi battled one of its worst flood-like situations in several pockets last year because of heavy rain, with more than 25,000 people being evacuated from the inundated areas.

'Violations' of norms at Kejriwal's residence: NGT imposes costs for non-submission of reports

The NGT also directed the Delhi government and its public works department (PWD) to pay a cost of Rs 10,000 each for not submitting their reports according to the tribunal's earlier directions.

NGT gives govt panel 4 more weeks to furnish report on alleged violation of green norms at Kejriwal's residence

A joint committee comprising the chief secretary, principal secretary (Environment & Forest) of the Delhi government, a nominee of the Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC), and the district magistrate of north Delhi was constituted to go into the matter pursuant to the tribunal's order dated May 9

Cleaning of Yamuna 'far from satisfactory,' says NGT

The NGT also observed that the reports filed by agencies, including the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), the Delhi government and others, were deficient on various issues, including not providing the details of the drains being discharged in the river, monitoring the functioning of the sewage treatment plants (STPs) and restoration of the river's floodplains and wetlands.

Yamuna pollution in Mathura-Vrindavan: NGT seeks action-taken report from UP chief secretary

The tribunal was hearing a petition, which claims that there are 36 drains in Mathura-Vrindavan, of which six are untapped, and those are discharging sewage into the Yamuna, rendering the water quality of the river "unfit to sustain any life".

NGT sets aside order granting authorisation to biomedical waste treatment unit in UP

A bench comprising Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava noted the submission of the petitioner's counsel, who said the Consolidated Consent and Authorisation (CCA) was not provided to the unit by the competent Chief Environmental Officer (CEO) concerned.

Centre's action plan to check air pollution in Delhi comes into force October 1

The new changes include strict restrictions on the plying of overaged vehicles and a complete ban on the use of coal and firewood in eateries, restaurants and hotels when the air quality index (AQI) breaches the 200 mark.

NGT seeks factual report over plea alleging Varanasi Tent City Project violating green norms

The NGT was hearing a petition alleging the project on a 100-acre area on the riverbed of the Ganga, was detrimental to the flora and fauna and also resulted in untreated sewage going directly into the river.

NGT directs Delhi government to pay Rs 2,232-crore fine for improper management of solid and liquid waste

The tribunal observed that compliance with environmental norms on waste management has to be accorded the priority it deserves.

NGT refrains from levying Rs 750-crore environmental fine on Jharkhand govt

The bench observed that a paradigm shift in the handling of the situation was required as the nagging problem of waste management stared the administration in the face and remained unresolved to the detriment of the environment and public health.

NGT imposes Rs 900-crore fine on Delhi govt for improper solid waste management

The NGT said that emergency measures, along with a new and sensitive approach in a mission mode, were required to remedy the situation.

Goa restaurant Curlies, linked to BJP leader Sonali Phogat's death, to be razed

'Curlies', the controversial restaurant located on North Goa's famous Anjuna beach, was in the news recently after Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sonali Phogat was found partying at the outlet hours before her death.

Accelerating rate of groundwater depletion in Punjab, worries farmers and experts

Groundwater extraction in Punjab has already reached 150-200 metres in most places in central Punjab.

Here’s why the NGT order directing Noida, Greater Noida authorities to stop concretization of road sides is important

Environment experts said that this violation should be dealt with strictly across cities and not restricted to the twin cities in NCR; Concretization should be done on the basis of footfalls and not on the basis of funding available with the corporations

SC stays NGT order imposing penalty of over Rs 15 crore on Coca-Cola's bottling unit

A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao, B R Gavai, and A S Bopanna issued notice on the plea filed by Moon Beverages to a Ghaziabad resident on whose petition the NGT had passed the order.

Development needs to be regulated to save environment: Justice Sthalekar

He warned that if the earth's temperature goes up with no effort to contain it, it will trigger the melting of glaciers around the world causing the sea level to rise and inundate coastal areas including cities like Mumbai and Kolkata.

NGT imposes Rs 41.21 crore fine on Singareni Collieries Company Ltd in Telangana

A bench of justices K Ramakrishnan and expert member Dr Satyagopal Korlapati directed the mining department to calculate the penalty payable for the excess mining, in view of directions issued by the Supreme Court.

Air Pollution | A game of smoke and mirrors

India’s commitment to environmental protection is mostly lip service. It’s time our politicians were called out for their duplicity

Diwali 2020: Delhi Police receives over 2,000 PCR calls about bursting of crackers

According to data shared by the Delhi Police, 1,206 cases including kalandras (formal notices) were registered in connection with the sale and use of firecrackers on Diwali night.

Delhi air pollution: Quality worst in 4 years on day after Diwali, crosses 'emergency' threshold

The city recorded an overall AQI of 414 on November 14. It had soared to 454 by 10 pm. On Sunday, the 24-hour average AQI stood at 435 at 4 pm, which was the worst on the day after Diwali in the last four years.

Bengal government wants NGT to allow Chhath Puja at Kolkata's Rabindra Sarovar

the NGT had passed an order in 2018 to ban Chhath Puja rituals at Rabindra Sarovar