NGT shifts focus on Phase-II of Ganga rejuvenation
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar has convened a meeting of all stakeholders involved in cleaning of the river from Unnao in Uttar Pradesh to the state's border with Bihar to chalk out an action plan for cleaning the Ganga.
Jul 16, 2017, 11:40 AM IST
Rs 7K cr spent on Ganga in two yrs without improvement: NGT
In a detailed judgement, the tribunal also prohibited dumping of waste within 500 metres from the river, ordering that every offender would be liable to pay a penalty of Rs 50,000 per default.
Jul 13, 2017, 21:12 PM IST
National Green Tribunal bans dumping of waste within 500 metres of Ganga, orders Rs 50,000 fine on those who violate rules
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday banned the dumping of any kind of waste within 500 metres of the Holy river Ganga's edge and called for strict against those who violate its order.
Jul 13, 2017, 12:24 PM IST
NGT imposes complete ban on kite flying string manja made of nylon, synthetic material
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar directed all state governments to prohibit the "manufacture, sale, storage, purchase and use" of synthetic manja or nylon threads and all other synthetic threads used for flying kites.
Jul 11, 2017, 15:17 PM IST
Rain water harvesting: NGT orders inspection of govt buildings in Noida
A bench headed by Justice Jawad Rahim directed CGWA to inspect rain water harvesting systems installed at the Noida Authority and Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida.
Jul 10, 2017, 17:07 PM IST
Clean fountains to stop mosquito breeding: NGT
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar directed all municipal corporations, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and Cantonment Board to take precautionary steps to stop the infestation of mosquitoes.
Jun 13, 2017, 23:57 PM IST
20-year-old Rolls Royce won't ply in Delhi: NGT
The owner had bought the classic petrol driven model way back in 1996.
Jun 08, 2017, 20:04 PM IST
Cattle blood flowing into Yamuna compels NGT to condemn Delhi govt, civic bodies
The observations came after a self-styled Swami, Om, appearing on behalf of a religious outfit, sought immediate action into the matter saying that the authorities have failed to ensure compliance of the NGT order.
May 29, 2017, 21:39 PM IST
NGT directs Delhi govt and civic bodies to restore, clean city's water bodies
The NGT said that similar approach should be adopted by all the public authorities including Delhi Development Authority, municipal corporations to restore the water bodies existing within their jurisdictions in various parts of the city and not used for open defecation.
May 21, 2017, 11:32 AM IST
NGT tightens the screw; bans open defecation, dumping of waste on Yamuna floodplains
An environment compensation of Rs 5,000 has been announced for those who violated the dikhat.
May 19, 2017, 22:01 PM IST
NGT raps MoEF for delay in Coastal Zone Management Plan
The green panel said the authorities were primarily shifting the blame between the states and the Centre and the execution of the direction was being "kept in abeyance" without any justifiable reason.
May 16, 2017, 21:42 PM IST
NGT asks Delhi govt to conduct sound mapping in Connaught Place
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar asked the city government to examine the sound levels in the area and take steps like fixation of barriers for curbing the noise pollution.
May 14, 2017, 11:31 AM IST
NGT slaps Rs 15 lakh fine on pharma unit in UP for pollution
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar imposed the fine on Gajraula-based Teva API India Limited.
May 12, 2017, 18:49 PM IST
Dengue eradication a pririoty, NGT takes steps to end menace in Delhi
The bench, headed by Justice Swantanter Kumar, directed all corporations, the National Capital Territory of Delhi and Delhi Police to assist the lawyers.
May 11, 2017, 13:46 PM IST
NGT raps DDA for casting apersions on panel's findings on AOL event
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar took exception to the submission of the counsel for DDA, who questioned the conclusions of the seven-member expert panel.
May 11, 2017, 13:10 PM IST
NGT notice to Centre, Delhi govt on toxic gas leak
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) today issued notices to the central and Delhi governments over the chemical gas leak from the Tughlaqabad container depot that affected over 450 schoolchildren.
May 08, 2017, 12:57 PM IST
NGT fines three industries for polluting Bagad river in UP
A NGT bench headed by Justice Swatanter Kumar found that Gajraula-based ASP Sealing Products Ltd, Dairy India Pvt Ltd and Umang Dairies Ltd were discharging untreated effluents into the river and contaminating ground water.
May 05, 2017, 21:05 PM IST
NGT issues notice to Centre, Uttarakhand Govt for illegal dumping in Ganga
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday issued a notice to the Centre, Uttarakhand Government and the Border Road Organisation in regard to the illegal dumping of debris into the Ganga river.
May 04, 2017, 13:19 PM IST
NGT to inspect most polluted parts of Ganga
The tribunal said the NGT Registrar General would communicate the date and time when it would carry out the inspection.
May 03, 2017, 00:27 AM IST
Yamuna event: NGT rebukes Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, says 'you have no sense of responsibility'
Terming Sri Sri's statement shocking, NGT also asked AOL and other parties to file reply and objections to expert panel report on Yamuna floodplain damage due to the World Culture Festival, which was held in March last year.
Apr 20, 2017, 12:36 PM IST
