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NGT junks pharma cos plea on fine for causing pollution in Telangana

NGT refused a plea seeking to review its order directing the Telangana Pollution Control Board to recover Rs 1.55 cr penalty from pharmaceutical companies for causing pollution in the state.

Huge air pollution caused by sugar mills across Uttar Pradesh: NGT

The National Green Tribunal has directed the UP pollution control board (UPPCB) to undertake a special drive for remedial measures.

Industries cannot operate without prior environment clearance, says NGT

Industries cannot operate without prior environment clearance (EC), the National Green Tribunal has said while holding that the State has no power to exempt the requirement

NGT refuses to allow coal-fired brick kilns in NCR during monsoon months

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has junked a plea seeking a review of its order banning operation of coal-fired brick kilns in the NCR beyond June during the monsoon months

NGT imposes Rs 1.17 cr penalty on 21 stone crushers in Andhra Pradesh

The National Green Tribunal has slapped over Rs 1.17 crore penalty on 21 stone crushing and quarrying units for causing pollution and damage to the environment

NGT does not have powers to strike down laws, says Supreme Court

The National Green Tribunal does not have the powers to examine validity of laws or strike them down: SC

Exploring ways to restore use of Ramlila as community ground: Mayor

The direction by the National Green Tribunal, to disallow use of any park in Delhi for commercial or social functions, has put the North Corporation in a fix

NITI study to assess unintended economic impact of select SC, NGT decisions

Government think tank Niti Aayog has commissioned a study to assess the "unintended" economic impact of select decisions of the Supreme Court and the National Green Tribunal

Functions must not disturb citizens' right to clean environment: NGT

The National Green Tribunal has directed all the states and union territories to implement guidelines for control of pollution in marriage and banquet halls

Only small, micro-level eco-friendly industries permitted in TTZ: NGT

Only small, micro and macro-level industries which are eco-friendly can be allowed in Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ), the tribunal said

NGT directs panel to submit report on ammonia gas leak at IFFCO plant in UP

The IFFCO plant is in Uttar Pradesh's Phulpur

SC seeks report from NGT-appointed panel on cleaning of river Yamuna

The Supreme Court Tuesday sought a report from a committee, set up by the National Green Tribunal

NGT forms committee to look into plea alleging illegal mining in Odisha

The National Green Tribunal has formed a committee to look into a plea alleging illegal mining and stone crushing in Odisha

Every hydroelectric project must release minimum water downstream: NGT

The National Green Tribunal has directed state pollution control boards to ensure the release of minimum water downstream by hydroelectric projects, saying business or commercial interests cannot override the requirement of maintaining riverine ecology. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said every hydroelectric project (HEP) irrespective of the date of its commission is under an obligation to release minimum water downstream This is a mandate of Sustainable Development' which is part of the right to life. Accordingly, the tribunal directed compliance by all the Hydro-Electric Projects (HEPs), including in States of Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal (North Region), Assam and Jammu & Kashmir, the bench said. Environmental flow describes the quantity, timing, and quality of water flows required to sustain freshwater and estuarine ecosystems and the human livelihoods and wellbeing that depend on these ecosystems. The tribunal junked the ...

Air, water pollution disputes kept NGT busy in 2020 amid coronavirus

NGT handled disputes involving multi-disciplinary issues relating to air and water pollution through a smooth digital workflow despite the novel coronavirus pandemic this year

NGT directs complete ban on sale, use of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR

'There will be a total ban on the sale and use of all kinds of firecrackers during Covid-19 pandemic in the NCR'

NGT concern over unused Rs 800 cr meant for victims of hazardous substances

NGT has expressed disappointment over non-utilization of more than Rs 800 crore meant towards Environment Relief Fund for victims of accidents in the process of handling hazardous substances

NGT directs states to designate nodal agency for protection of water bodies

Noting that adequate steps for protection of water bodies have not been taken, the National Green Tribunal has directed all states and Union Territories to designate a nodal agency for the exercise.

2,500 Fire Service personnel to be deployed across Delhi on Diwali

Officers have ensured that vehicles are fully repaired and equipped to handle emergencies

Will implement NGT order on firecrackers' ban: Maharashtra govt to HC

The NGT's Delhi bench had on November 9 passed an order banning the use of firecrackers