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NGT refuses to quash Renuka dam’s green nod

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The national capitals water woes may soon come to an end with the National Green Tribunal today giving its nod to the 40 MW Renuka Hydro-Power Project in Himachal Pradesh and refusing to quash the environmental clearance granted to it. The green panel also declined to stall the land acquisition proceedings for the dam by […]

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NGT direction to UP govt on Ganga pollution issue

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The National Green Tribunal has directed the Uttar Pradesh government and its state pollution control board to apprise the public about pending proceedings as it may order shifting of polluting industrial units located on the banks of Ganga. The green panel also asked Ministry of Environment and Forests and Ministry of Water Resources to take […]

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NGT slams DJB over rise in ammonia in Yamuna, calls meeting

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The National Green Tribunal today slammed Delhi Jal Board over rising ammonia levels in the Yamuna which has left its water beyond treatment, forcing the closure of Wazirabad and Chandrawal plants. “There is a report of increase in ammonia levels. What is your stand on it and what action have you taken in this regard,” […]

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NGT orders inspection of petrol pumps across Delhi-NCR

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Adulteration of petrol and diesel at fuel stations has caught the attention of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which on Monday directed inspection of petrol pumps acrossDelhi and NCR. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar constituted a committee comprising officials fromCentral Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Ministry ofPetroleum and Gas and concerned state […]

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NGT notice on dumping of waste in Ghaziabad

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An NGO has moved the National Green Tribunal alleging indiscriminate dumping of waste including plastic bags in a green belt in Ghaziabad’s Vasundhara area, prompting the green panel to seek response from the Uttar Pradesh government on the issue. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notices to Uttar Pradesh government,Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam […]

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NGT slams Centre, UP govt over pollution in Ganga

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The National Green Tribunal on Monday slammed the Centre and UP government over pollution in river Ganga in Varanasi and said their slogans are contrary to actions. “It is really very unfortunate that such things are going on. Why don’t you do something about this? Your slogans are very contrary to your actions,” a bench […]

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NGT junks plea for demolition of 12 check dams in UP

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The National Green Tribunal has dismissed a plea filed by a scientist seeking directions to demolish 12 check dams in western Uttar Pradesh on the grounds that they are allegedly contaminating ground water. The green panel said there was no co-relation between construction of check dams and the alleged pollution in ground water. “The pollution […]

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NGT disposes plea against taxi aggregators

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The National Green Tribunal today disposed of petitions which alleged that diesel powered inter-state taxis operating in the national capital were violating Supreme Court directive. A bench headed by Justice U D Salvi disposed of the pleas filed by an apex body of radio taxi operators and a Delhi resident seeking prohibition on running of […]

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Camping in Rishikesh: NGT raps Uttarakhand govt

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The National Green Tribunal today took strong exception to “flagrant violation” of its order banning camping activities in the entire belt of Kaudiyala to Rishikesh on the banks of river Ganga in Uttarakhand. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson justice Swatanter Kumar directed the Uttarakhand government to file an affidavit as to whether any camps […]

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NGT slams J&K government over poor waste management in Katra

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The Jammu and Kashmir government today faced flak from the National Green Tribunal on poor solid waste management in Katra, the base camp of the Vaishnodevi shrine in Reasi district. “Why have you created such a mess in Katra? It is the most revenue earning town in the state. Your bus station is in horrible […]

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Judiciary acted tough on alarming air pollution in 2015

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The alarming level of Delhi’s air pollution created panic among the people during 2015 prompting the judiciary to act tough to give citizens the right to live in a healthy environment. The judiciary, be it the Supreme Court, the Delhi High Court, which once described that residing in the national capital was akin to “living […]

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Fix emission levels for diesel locomotives:NGT to rly

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To ensure that railway locomotives do not pollute the environment, the National Green Tribunal has directed theenvironment ministry and the ministry of railways to fix emission standards for diesel locomotive engines in India. “We direct the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) to hold a meeting within two weeks where Central Pollution Control Board and […]

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