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NGT mandates timely desilting of Delhi drains ahead of monsoon
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a recent order, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has instructed the Irrigation and Flood Control Department (I&FCD) of the Delhi government to guarantee the completion of desilting 24 drains in the capital by May 31. The NGT emphasized that the desilting work must adhere to the timel
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"People are raising questions..." SP chief Akhilesh Yadav on Mahakumbh 'fa
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The SP chief posted on X a news segment on the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) report to National Green Tribunal (NGT) about the water quality of rivers with respect to Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), with the reporting stating that during monitoring conducted on January 12-13,
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Improved river water quality post-monitoring, but faecal contamination per
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a recent report, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) about the water quality of rivers with respect to Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD). The report stated that during monitoring conducted on January 12-13, 2025, the river water quality d
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Improved river water quality post-monitoring; but fecal contamination pers
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The report stated that during monitoring conducted on January 12-13, 2025, the river water quality did not meet the bathing criteria at most locations. However, after this period, organic pollution (in terms of BOD) began to decrease due to the intrusion of freshwater at upstream location
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NGT issues notice to Haryana Pollution Board over Rs 1.55 cr penalty on Fr
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
It was argued by Advocate Sumit Gehlot that over-flooding occurred in the whole Gurugram area in August 2022 and the problem arose in the STP due to the heavy rainfall and not because of any default on the part of his client.
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From Ganga preservation to air quality management: NGT's major decisions i
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
In 2024, the National Green Tribunal (NGT), often referred to as the 'Green Court,' took significant strides in addressing the pressing environmental issues of India. With over 4,000 cases currently under adjudication, the tribunal has increasingly leveraged technology and scientific appr
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Maharashtra CM pushes for quality and speed in solar power projects, highl
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Chief Minister stated that Maharashtra aims to achieve self-sufficiency in the energy sector. To accomplish this, he stressed the need to improve the condition of all electricity-related companies. He suggested that, in the future, public participation could be enhanced by considering th
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NGT calls for safe disposal system of used solar panels, seeks centre's re
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a response from the Union of India and other respondents on a plea regarding improper disposal and recycling of Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels.
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NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava advocates for judicial leaders
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Justice Prakash Shrivastava, Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), represented India at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 15-16, 2024.
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NGT Takes Action After Mysterious Deaths of Elephants in Bandhavgarh Tiger
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
In a significant development, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has intervened in the mysterious deaths of 10 elephants in Madhya Pradesh's Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
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SC declines to entertain plea challenging Delhi-NCR vehicle scrapping poli
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a plea challenging the ban on diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR).
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India takes a bold step in environmental protection with establishment of
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT), enacted under the National Green Tribunal Act of 2010, began its mission on October 18, 2010, to adjudicate environmental cases and enforce regulations, said Justice Shrivastava.
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