NGT shuts down industries near Bengaluru lake, slaps fine
The green panel gave the state authorities one month's time to free the lake of all pollutants.
Apr 19, 2017, 13:55 PM IST
NGT directs MoEF, MoWR to state environmental flow level of Ganga
The apex environment watchdog also said that unless the excessive extraction of water and discharge of high pollutants are controlled, it would be difficult to restore Ganga to its original pristine condition.
Apr 17, 2017, 16:30 PM IST
Yogi Adityanath government's big step to save river Ganga - Kanpur tanneries may be shifted soon!
UP CM Yogi Adityanath, known for taking big and bold steps, is likely to take another big decision to save river Ganga.
Apr 16, 2017, 11:54 AM IST
NGT seeks roadmap to phase out BS-III oil tankers
Days after the Supreme Court banned sale and registration of BS-III vehicles, the National Green Tribunal has directed public sector oil companies to submit a roadmap to phase out all such diesel tankers which are not Bharat Stage-IV compliant.
Apr 04, 2017, 17:24 PM IST
Akhilesh govt responsible for illegal abattoir problem: Siddharth Nath Singh
The crackdown on illegal slaughter houses is aimed at making them compliant with the court guidelines, UP minister Siddharth Nath Singh said on Saturday, and questioned why the Akhilesh Yadav government sat on the issue for three years.
Apr 01, 2017, 18:49 PM IST
Nine-year-old alleges inaction on climate change issue; moves NGT
The plea contended that India is one of the most vulnerable countries to adverse climate change impact and its citizens were already experiencing adverse climate change impacts across the country.
Mar 30, 2017, 23:42 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh meat sellers go on indefinite strike; crackdown only against illegal slaughterhouses, says government
Thousands of meat sellers in Uttar Pradesh shut shops for an indefinite period from Monday.
Mar 27, 2017, 23:33 PM IST
NGT asks Centre to clarify status of plea on BS-IV norms in SC
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Centre to clarify whether parallel proceedings were going on in the Supreme Court on a plea related to the scheduled introduction of BS-IV norms from April 1.
Mar 27, 2017, 18:30 PM IST
No ban on cow slaughter in three Northeast states if party comes to power next year: BJP
Clearing confusion over its action against slaughter houses in the state, UP government said on Monday that it was acting only against the illegal abattoirs.
Mar 27, 2017, 17:03 PM IST
Aditya Nath promises no bias on religion; no harassment of couples
Promising that there will be no bias in the name of religion and caste, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Aditya Nath Yogi on Saturday also assured that couples would not be harassed by anti-Romeo squads in the state.
Mar 25, 2017, 23:45 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee raises concerns over environmental degradation
President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said it was high time to think about intensity of the environmental degradation and steps to stop it.
Mar 25, 2017, 22:27 PM IST
Crackdown on UP slaughterhouses: CM Adityanath says only following NGT directions
"In the past couple of years, NGT had given directions many times that illegal slaughterhouses in UP should be closed down," he said at a rally here.
Mar 25, 2017, 22:19 PM IST
Action plan on climate change awaiting final review: Delhi
The Delhi government has told the National Green Tribunal that the draft State Action Plan on Climate Change on the lines of NAPCC has been sent to various departments and was awaiting a final review.
Mar 19, 2017, 10:09 AM IST
Pune: NGT asks builder to pay Rs 40 lakh for 'environmental damage'
The western zonal bench of judicial member U D Salvi and expert member Ranjan Chatterjee asked the Mumbai-based builder to deposit Rs 40 lakh with Lonavala Municipal Council for the restoration work.
Mar 03, 2017, 12:46 PM IST
Taj Mahal turning yellow: NGT slaps fine on Uttar Pradesh government
The National Green Tribunal on Friday slapped fines on Uttar Pradesh government agencies for not replying to a plea claiming that large-scale garbage burning is turning the Taj Mahal yellow.
Feb 17, 2017, 22:11 PM IST
“Not a single drop of river Ganga cleaned so far,” says NGT; slams govt agencies on wasting public money
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar asked the agencies to work together on the project to clean the river, saying, "The Prime Minister has given you a goal, take it as a national project".
Feb 06, 2017, 20:20 PM IST
NGT seeks response of Centre, others on oil spill off Tamil Nadu coast
The National Green Tribunal on Monday sought the response of the Centre, the Tamil Nadu government and others by Tuesday on pleas seeking compensation to people affected by the recent oil spill off the coast of Tamil Nadu and seizure of the vessels involved.
Feb 06, 2017, 14:33 PM IST
NGT issues notice to Centre, others on plea seeking compensation to people affected by Chennai oil spill
The development came after a petition, which has also sought constitution of an expert committee to oversee and monitor the entire clean up process and assess the damage caused to the environment.
Feb 06, 2017, 13:46 PM IST
National Green Tribunal to hear plea on recent oil spill off Tamil Nadu coast today
The petition, which is likely to be heard by a bench headed by NGT chairperson Swatanter Kumar on Monday, has also sought constitution of an expert committee to oversee and monitor the entire clean up process and assess the damage caused to the environment.
Feb 06, 2017, 11:38 AM IST
NGT questions stakeholders on cleaning of Ganga; decides to hear PIL from February 6
Out of 86, about 30 storm drains flow directly into the river.
Jan 26, 2017, 00:10 AM IST
