National Green Tribunal

'The clock cannot be put back': SC refuses to stop operations of Noida metro

The Supreme Court was hearing an appeal filed against a May 31, 2016 order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), directing that all metro rail projects need an environmental clearance after conducting a proper environment impact assessment.

Jan 08, 2023, 07:26 AM IST

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NGT imposes Rs 100 crore fine on Noida Authority

NGT has imposed a huge fine on Noida Authority. A fine of 100 crores has been imposed on the Noida Authority. This fine has been imposed because the Noida Authority is accused of negligence in cleaning the Kondli sewage.

Nov 28, 2022, 17:14 PM IST

Haryana puts complete ban on firecrackers; allows only green crackers this Diwali

Haryana’s Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar banned firecrackers earlier this month due to increased pollution in the state.

Oct 20, 2022, 22:02 PM IST

Alert for Delhi residents! Forest dept issues eviction notice to around 500 house owners in Aya Nagar

Over 500 house owners of South Delhi’s Arya Nagar, have been issued eviction notices from the forest department.

Aug 11, 2022, 17:32 PM IST

NGT directs Uttarakhand Chief Secretary to probe construction of public toilets in Ganga floodplain

National Green Tribunal has directed Chief Secretary, Uttarakhand to look into a complaint against the construction of public toilets

May 20, 2022, 15:11 PM IST

Delhi's Ghazipur slaughterhouse shut for harming environment

The bench was dealing with a complaint filed against the violation of environmental norms in the operation of a slaughterhouse by Frigorifico Allana Pvt.

May 19, 2022, 20:18 PM IST

NGT rejects plea for using 10-year-old diesel vehicle in Delhi

NGT has noted that the ban on 10-year-old diesel vehicles is due to the fact that older vehicles pollute more than their newer counterparts in Delhi-NCR.

Feb 14, 2022, 13:22 PM IST

TDS levels below 500? Government won't let you install water RO- Here’s why

The green panel had earlier said that the wastage of water in use of RO purifiers merely for advancing the commercial interest of companies needs to be checked.

Dec 04, 2021, 10:46 AM IST

Ghaziabad establishments fined over Rs 1 crore for causing air pollution

Ghaziabad District Magistrate R K Singh has imposed a pecuniary fine of Rs 1.03 crore so far.

Nov 16, 2021, 23:51 PM IST

No crackers on Diwali: Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging NGT order on use of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, upholds ban

The NGT’s order had imposed a complete ban on the sale and use of all firecrackers during the COVID-19 pandemic in NCR and other cities in India with poor Air Quality Index (AQI) index.

Jul 23, 2021, 14:26 PM IST

Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates Green Crematoria pyres in Delhi to mitigate air pollution

"The system is designed with an efficient scrubbing system offering reduced emission of smoke, oil/greases, hydrocarbons, and particulates with ease of recycle and disposal of scrubbed liquid and solids," the press release said.

Mar 13, 2021, 09:51 AM IST

NGT extends ban on sale, use of firecrackers amid decline in air quality

The NGT ban will also be applicable in all cities/towns in the country where the ambient air quality falls under the ‘poor’ and above category, the order said.

Dec 02, 2020, 14:33 PM IST

NGT directs CPCB to recover fine from Amazon, Flipkart for excessive plastic packaging

The CPCB has earlier told the NGT that e-commerce giants need to fulfil their extended producer responsibility under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, and need to establish a system for collecting back the plastic waste generated due to the packaging of their products, the CPCB had earlier told the NGT.

Sep 12, 2020, 13:03 PM IST

Visva-Bharati ready to hold Poush Mela if Centre provides financial help

Vice-Chancellor Prof Bidyut Chakraborty told a meeting that if the institute has to hold the fair, it also needs full cooperation of all stakeholders including local people and traders, according to a member of the Executive Council (EC), the highest decision-making body of the university.

Aug 28, 2020, 19:16 PM IST

Visakhapatnam gas leak: NGT approached to order high-level probe into incident

The Foundation has also requested for a direction by NGT to the state government to take steps for protection, safety, and security of residents of the surrounding area.

May 07, 2020, 15:27 PM IST

NGT directs teams of Centre, CPCB to supervise scientific disposal of COVID-19 waste

A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel directed the Chief Secretary of States and Union Territories to closely monitor the scientific storage, transport, handling, management and disposal of COVID-19 waste as its improper handling poses a grave threat rob environment and health of people.

Apr 24, 2020, 19:20 PM IST

NGT slaps Rs 10 cr fine on Uttar Pradesh govt, Rs 280 cr on tanneries

The NGT has also slapped a fine of Rs 280 crore on 22 tanneries for causing pollution.

Nov 19, 2019, 11:03 AM IST

National Green Tribunal dismisses plea challenging implementation of odd-even scheme in Delhi

The petition was filed by Advocate Gaurav Bansal and in his plea Bansal had claimed that during an assessment of the effect of the odd-even scheme when it was first implemented in 2016 it was found that the ambient air quality during the implementation period was found to be worse when compared to when the scheme was not in force.

Sep 18, 2019, 12:37 PM IST

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DNA: Detailed analysis of flood situation near river Yamuna due to encroachment

In this segment of DNA, we bring to you a detailed analysis of flood situation near river Yamuna due to encroachment. Watch the full video to know more. #YamunaRiverBanks #EncroachmentNearYamuna

Aug 20, 2019, 22:50 PM IST