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Ganga waterway environmental clearance delayed 14 times. Here's why

As on date, inland waterways are not included in the list of projects that require prior environmental clearance

Ganga waterway environmental clearance delayed 14 times. Here's why
Updated On : 22 Nov 2022 | 8:20 PM IST

Meghalaya failed to comply with SC, NGT on illegal coal mining: Report

A report submitted by Justice (Retd) BP Katakey revealed the failure of authorities in Meghalaya to comply with directions issued by the Supreme Court and the NGT to check illegal coal mining

Meghalaya failed to comply with SC, NGT on illegal coal mining: Report
Updated On : 25 May 2022 | 6:41 AM IST

SC stays NGT order imposing penalty of Rs 15 cr on Coca-Cola bottling unit

The tribunal order followed a complaint by a resident of Ghaziabad against the bottling units saying that they had not obtained NOC from the Central Ground Water Authority

SC stays NGT order imposing penalty of Rs 15 cr on Coca-Cola bottling unit
Updated On : 24 May 2022 | 10:29 PM IST

CBI charges 30 anti-Vedanta protesters over 2018 protests in Thoothukudi

The incident was condemned by a working group of UN human rights experts for the "excessive and disproportionate use of lethal force by police"

CBI charges 30 anti-Vedanta protesters over 2018 protests in Thoothukudi
Updated On : 20 May 2022 | 11:23 AM IST

NGT fines Singareni Rs 41.21 cr for clearance violation, excess coal mining

The green panel directed the Telangana State Pollution Control Board to identify people whose houses have been damaged due to vibrations caused on account of blasting during the initial stages

NGT fines Singareni Rs 41.21 cr for clearance violation, excess coal mining
Updated On : 07 May 2022 | 3:10 PM IST

NGT slaps Rs 25 cr fine on Vedanta's Odisha plant for green violations

The green court held the company accountable for the violation of a partly undertaken expansion without prior environmental clearance from Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

NGT slaps Rs 25 cr fine on Vedanta's Odisha plant for green violations
Updated On : 06 May 2022 | 1:41 PM IST

NGT junks pleas by Afcons Infra, L&T to recall Rs 2 cr green violation fine

The National Green Tribunal(NGT) has dismissed applications filed by Afcons Infrastructure Limited and Larsen & Toubro Limited seeking recall of its earlier order requiring them to pay environmental compensation of Rs 1 crore each.

NGT junks pleas by Afcons Infra, L&T to recall Rs 2 cr green violation fine
Updated On : 03 May 2022 | 6:49 PM IST

NGT asks Uttarakhand govt to take restoration action for Champawat forest

Tribunal also said, "We have considered the matter as reported in the media and are of the view that remedial action is required to control the fire and also to prevent future fires."

NGT asks Uttarakhand govt to take restoration action for Champawat forest
Updated On : 03 May 2022 | 1:40 PM IST

NGT asks Haryana to act against damage to Gurugram water body in 1 month

"In view of above, let the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran, Panchkula take a decision in the matter and convey the same to the applicant within one month from today," said the NGT in the order

NGT asks Haryana to act against damage to Gurugram water body in 1 month
Updated On : 03 May 2022 | 1:30 PM IST

NGT refuses to recall order directing Afcons and L&T to pay compensation

The National Green Tribunal has refused to recall its order directing Afcons Infrastructure Limited and Larsen & Toubro Limited to pay compensation of Rs 1 crore each for unscientific muck dumping in Arzi nallah at the Pakal Dul Hydroelectric Project in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice A K Goel said once the applicants caused damage and violated environmental norms, they cannot escape liability. "Subsequent clearance of waste cannot be a ground for waiving the compensation for damage already caused and violation already committed. Even though for such violation, on 'polluter pays' principle, deterrent compensation is liable to be paid having regard to the financial capacity of the polluter, the tribunal has adopted an extremely conservative approach of requiring compensation of Rs 1 crore each only. "The application now filed is utterly without any merit. We are inclined to award heavy costs for such an uncalled-for application but .

NGT refuses to recall order directing Afcons and L&T to pay compensation
Updated On : 01 May 2022 | 3:36 PM IST

NGT asks Centre to come up with rules against indoor pollution

The bench took note of a relevant article, in which it was stated that toxic gases and particulate matter may be generated indoors which may adversely affect the employees working in such places

NGT asks Centre to come up with rules against indoor pollution
Updated On : 29 Apr 2022 | 6:01 PM IST

Dump sites in Delhi and other cities are like time bombs: NGT

A massive fire erupted at the Ghazipur landfill site on Wednesday, the third such incident since March 28, sending a dense plume of smoke into the sky and exacerbating the already polluted air in near

Dump sites in Delhi and other cities are like time bombs: NGT
Updated On : 23 Apr 2022 | 3:01 PM IST

Ex-Delhi HC Judge-led panel to look into Ghazipur landfill fire

The dumpsites are like time bombs because they constantly generate explosive gases like methane which may escape through vertical and lateral ways posing a constant threat of explosion

Ex-Delhi HC Judge-led panel to look into Ghazipur landfill fire
Updated On : 23 Apr 2022 | 2:33 PM IST

Meghalaya HC appoints retired judge as head of panel on coal-related issues

Justice Katakey will also recommend the measures to be immediately taken to comply with the outstanding directions, including the sale of coal now available, under the aegis of Coal India Limited

Meghalaya HC appoints retired judge as head of panel on coal-related issues
Updated On : 20 Apr 2022 | 8:40 AM IST

Cremation pollution: NGT asks states to explore electric, PNG crematorium

The National Green Tribunal has directed all states and union territories to switch over to environment friendly methods of cremation

Cremation pollution: NGT asks states to explore electric, PNG crematorium
Updated On : 17 Apr 2022 | 2:06 PM IST

Industry need not be shut over lack of prior green nod: Supreme Court

An industry contributing to country's economy and providing livelihood need not be shut only on grounds of technical irregularity of not obtaining prior environmental clearance, the Supreme Court said

Industry need not be shut over lack of prior green nod: Supreme Court
Updated On : 25 Mar 2022 | 10:46 PM IST

NGT to resume physical hearing with hybrid option from March 21 onwards

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has said that the Principal Bench of the tribunal in Delhi, which was shut in view of Covid-19 pandemic, will resume physical hearing from March 21

NGT to resume physical hearing with hybrid option from March 21 onwards
Updated On : 18 Mar 2022 | 2:55 PM IST

Tata Motors to invest Rs 15,000 cr in EV segment in next five years

The company, which is a leader in the newly emerging EV segment with offerings such as Nexon, is also planning to develop around 10 more new offerings in the segment

Tata Motors to invest Rs 15,000 cr in EV segment in next five years
Updated On : 15 Mar 2022 | 4:37 PM IST

SC stays NGT ban on water purifiers where TDS below 500 mg per litre

The top court was hearing an appeal filed by the Water Quality India Association challenging the December 1, 2021 order of the NGT

SC stays NGT ban on water purifiers where TDS below 500 mg per litre
Updated On : 02 Mar 2022 | 1:40 AM IST

NGT forms panel to inspect garbage dumping into Ganga's tributary in UP

The National Green Tribunal has formed a committee to look into a plea alleging the dumping of garbage into Kila River and encroachment of shops over the Kila bridge in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly

NGT forms panel to inspect garbage dumping into Ganga's tributary in UP
Updated On : 02 Feb 2022 | 1:21 PM IST