NGT bans all diesel vehicles plying for over 10 years in Delhi with immediate effect
Last week, the Green Tribunal had given the Delhi government two weeks time to clarify whether it is in favour of cancelling the registration of diesel cars which are 10 years old and petrol cars which are 15 years old.
Jul 18, 2016, 12:59 PM IST
Mathura violence: National Green Tribunal notice to UP government on green cover loss in Jawahar Bagh
The National Green Tribunal has sought the Uttar Pradesh government's response on a plea alleging loss of green cover in Mathura's Jawahar Bagh, where clashes between encroachers and security personnel left 29 people, including two policemen, dead recently.
Jul 03, 2016, 12:10 PM IST
We haven't damaged Yamuna floodplain's ecology: Art of Living
On March 9, the NGT refused to prohibit the holding of the World Culture Festival on Yamuna floodplain, but slapped an environment compensation.
Jun 06, 2016, 20:30 PM IST
Tussle between NGT, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ends as AOL pays compensation amount
The Art of Living (AOL) has submitted the final installment of its compensation amounting to Rs 4.75 crore for damage to the Yamuna floodplains during its World Culture Festival in March this year to the National Green Tribunal.
Jun 06, 2016, 16:59 PM IST
National Green Tribunal directs Arvind Kejriwal government to clean Delhi's natural water bodies in 3 weeks
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi government to clean and restore all the natural water bodies here within three weeks after a plea expressed concern over alarming depletion of the water table in the national capital.
Jun 05, 2016, 11:16 AM IST
NGT gives 3 weeks time to states to provide information on pollution levels
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday gave three weeks time to all states to provide information on the pollution levels in the worst affected cities in their respective states.
May 31, 2016, 15:47 PM IST
National Green Tribunal issue notice to Delhi and District Cricket Association for wasting water
The plea filed by an NGO alleged that Delhi and District Cricket Association was using reverse osmosis-treated water for the upkeep of Feroz Shah Kotla ground and power discom TPDDL was wasting 7,500 litres of water per day through the RO water plants it installed at 31 educational institutions.
May 18, 2016, 18:17 PM IST
AAP govt admits pollution levels remained high in Delhi during Odd-Even phase II
The Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government on Monday told National Green Tribunal (NGT) that the pollution level remained high in the national capital during the second phase of odd-even car rationing scheme.
May 16, 2016, 14:27 PM IST
NGT questions AAP govt over Delhi Odd-Even scheme, seeks info on pollution level, money spent
The NGT has asked the Delhi govt and the Pollution Control Board to explain "what was the difference in pollution level during, before and after the Odd-Even scheme".
May 11, 2016, 14:02 PM IST
NGT permits paragliding, snow scooters in Rohtang; increases number of petrol vehicles
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday relaxed norms for tourist hot spots in Himachal Pradesh - Rohtang Pass and Manali.
May 10, 2016, 14:15 PM IST
Rohtang Pass: No respite to taxi owners on NGT order
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant immediate relief to the taxi owners, who have challenged the National Green Tribunal's order restricting the entry of all diesel and petrol tourist vehicles in Rohtang Pass.
Apr 11, 2016, 12:57 PM IST
Don't surrender the amount allotted for Yamuna: NGT to DJB
The National Green Tribunal today directed Delhi Jal Board (DJB) not to surrender the amount allocated to it in the last fiscal for rejuvenation of Yamuna to the Delhi government.
Apr 01, 2016, 15:22 PM IST
World Culture Festival: NGT team to visit Yamuna flood plains this week, assess damage
Experts say the flood plains act a natural groundwater recharge system and a flood barrier.
Mar 15, 2016, 09:47 AM IST
Plastic bottles safe for packing drugs, NGT told
There is no conclusive evidence to suggest that use of PET or additive like antimony for pharmaceutical packaging may leach substances beyond limits that pose threat to human health.
Mar 14, 2016, 23:52 PM IST
At least Rs 120 crore needed to restore Yamuna floodplain: Expert panel
The committee had stated that the area has been cleared of all natural vegetation and the event would leave a "permanent footprint" on the floodplains of the Yamuna.
Mar 11, 2016, 21:34 PM IST
NGT gives more time to AOL to pay Rs 5 cr, raps Sri Sri
The three-day long 'World Culture Festival' organised by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living (AOL) on Friday crossed last minute hurdles as attempt to stall the mega show failed in the National Green Tribunal which gave more time to the organiser to pay Rs 5 crore fine.
Mar 11, 2016, 18:45 PM IST
All set for Sri Sri's World Culture Fest as AOL agrees to pay fine, deposits Rs 25 lakhs
The AOL has deposited Rs 25 lakhs today and the balance Rs 4.75 crores will be paid within three weeks.
Mar 11, 2016, 13:20 PM IST
NGT takes strong exception to Sri Sri's remarks as AOL says it can't pay Rs 5 cr fine today
PTI reported that the AOL said in the application it is a charitable organisation and that it is difficult for it to generate Rs 5 crores in a short period.
Mar 11, 2016, 12:04 PM IST
'Environment' trouble for new Andhra capital Amravati as NGT to take up PIL on April 4
The National Green Tribunal on Friday fixed April 4 as the date for hearing a PIL challenging environmental clearance given to Amravati, which is being developed as the new capital of Andhra Pradesh.
Mar 11, 2016, 11:31 AM IST
