MCD Dust Fines: High Penalties, Low Recovery
Despite issuing over 2,100 challans for dust violations, MCD has recovered a mere fraction of the Rs 3.6 crore fines. Experts question enforcement effectiveness as Delhi's air quality remains a concern.
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Nashik: Activists stop NMC tree felling, cite NGT order
Nature lovers in Nashik stopped the municipal corporation from cutting trees in Tidke Colony, alleging violation of an NGT order. This marks the second major conflict over green cover loss for Kumbh projects.
NGT Orders Action Plan for 7 Polluted MP Cities
NGT directs expert committee to file report & create action plan for 7 'non-attainment' cities in Madhya Pradesh, including Bhopal, to combat declining air quality.
NGT Asks Ministry for Details on Environmental Health Panels
National Green Tribunal demands clarity on status of key environmental health committees. Ministry must submit meeting records by next hearing. Read the full story.
NGT criticises UP govt for failing to stop sewage in rivers
NGT refuses UP's plea for more time on sewage plants, cites worsening pollution. State secretary must appear at next hearing. Key facts and data inside.
Bengaluru's STP Policy Needs Overhaul, Say Experts
BDA President Satish Mallya and expert T Mahesh call for a uniform sewage policy, warning that standalone apartment STPs are insufficient for Bengaluru's drainage crisis. Read more.
Damaged Sewer Line Triggers Erosion Risk in Ludhiana
A broken sewer line near Buddha Dariya in Ludhiana's old Madhopuri is causing severe erosion, threatening homes and factories. Local leaders demand urgent action. Read more.
NGT Committee Visits Nashik Sites for Tree Felling Inspection
A three-member NGT committee inspected Nashik sites where trees are marked for felling for Kumbh Mela 2027 infrastructure. Read about the panel's findings and the upcoming report.
NGT Slams Bhopal Authorities Over Upper Lake Pollution
Bhopal's vital Upper Lake, a Ramsar site, faces severe pollution from sewage & encroachments. NGT expresses displeasure at civic inaction despite repeated orders. Activists fight for its survival.
Activists protest PPCB over untreated industrial waste in Buddha Dariya
Environmental activists demand PPCB enforce NGT orders to stop industrial pollution in Buddha Dariya, threatening Punjab and Rajasthan's water supply. Read the full story.
NGT Seeks Fresh Reports on Yamuna Pollution, Flags Waste Gaps
The National Green Tribunal has identified critical waste management failures in Delhi, directing authorities to submit fresh action-taken reports on Yamuna pollution by July 31. Read the full story.
Munitions India to Challenge NGT Order in Bhandara Blast
Defence PSU Munitions India Limited plans to move High Court against NGT's 2025 order in Bhandara blast case that killed 9. Tribunal halted operations until safety norms are met. Read the full story.
SC Issues Notices in Gurgaon Forest Land Diversion Case
Supreme Court issues notices to Centre & CPCB over alleged illegal diversion of protected forest land for Gurgaon luxury apartments. NGT order challenged. Details inside.
Greater Noida Sewage Crisis Puts 10,000 Residents at Risk
Greater Noida residents face health hazards from stagnant sewage on roads and parks. NGT orders action, but little progress seen. Read about the ongoing civic crisis.
Gurgaon sanitation tender fails, no bidders apply
MCG's tender to treat Gurgaon's daily waste finds no takers, raising concerns over Bandhwari landfill. The civic body must now restart the hiring process. Read the full story.
NHAI contractor fined Rs 6 lakh for illegal muck dumping
An NHAI-appointed firm faces a Rs 6 lakh fine for unscientifically dumping muck near the Beas river in Himachal Pradesh, posing a severe flood and ecological risk. Read the NGT committee's alarming findings.
NGT Orders Criminal Case in Bhandara Factory Blast
National Green Tribunal holds Munitions India Ltd accountable for safety lapses in 2025 blast that killed 9 workers. Criminal proceedings ordered, factory barred until safety fixes.
NGT Orders Criminal Case for Bhandara Ordnance Blast
NGT holds Munitions India Ltd accountable for safety lapses in the Bhandara factory explosion that killed 9 workers. Criminal proceedings ordered. Read the full report.
60,000 Saplings for Delhi's Ridge After Waste Cleanup
Delhi forest department to clear waste from Bhati village forest land and plant 60,000 saplings using Miyawaki method. NGT monitors action on misuse of green area.
Ludhiana MC to pay Rs 12.25 lakh for 1-week plant operation
Ludhiana's carcass plant, unused since 2021 due to protests, cost MC Rs 12.25 lakh for a week's trial. MC now to pay for security as contractor refuses. Read the full story.
Noida's Phased Plan to Treat Wastewater, Clean Yamuna
Noida Authority greenlights a multi-phase project to intercept and treat sewage from city drains flowing into the Yamuna. The plan, mandated by NGT, includes new STPs and bioremediation, with completion targeted for 2028. Read the full story.
Meitei Society Flags Kuki Group's Letters to UN, Foreign Govts
A Meitei civil society has warned PM Modi that a Kuki group's letters to foreign governments challenge India's sovereignty amid the Manipur crisis. It calls for a security review and a lawful resolution.
NGT forms panel to stop open sewage flow in Greater Noida
NGT forms a joint committee to halt open sewage flow in Greater Noida villages. Committee given 10 weeks to act, ensure 100% sewer connections. Read the full story.
Gandhinagar's 100 MLD STP project delayed by 6 months
Gandhinagar's new sewage treatment plant faces a 6-month delay as Jaspur overflows. The Rs 189.58 crore project's tender saw 10 amendments, raising health and environmental concerns. Read more.
Vadodara Floodplain Map Reveals Construction Risks
A new floodplain map for Vadodara's Vishwamitri river highlights construction in vulnerable zones, linked to 2024 flood damage. VMC begins debris removal as experts call for stricter regulations. Read more.
Open Garbage Near Delhi School: DPCC Informs NGT
DPCC found open garbage & construction waste near a Prem Nagar school. MCD issued a challan & arranged auto-tippers. NGT is hearing the plea. Read the full report.
Audit reveals Punjab's massive unregulated carcass dumping
A landmark audit exposes Punjab's sprawling network of 5,541 unregulated carcass dumps, handling 24,000 livestock deaths monthly. The NGT orders urgent environmental intervention. Read the full investigation.
Southern Railway Switches to Treated Sewage Water in Chennai
Southern Railway begins using 6 million litres daily of recycled sewage water for coach cleaning & maintenance in Chennai, a major step for urban water sustainability. Read how it works.
NGT Rejects Appeal Against Dhasan River Sand Mining EC Cancellation
NGT rejects appeal to restore sand mining clearance on Jhansi's Dhasan river, citing delay & environmental violations. UP-SEIAA cancelled EC after irregularities. Details inside.
NGT stalls Karnataka's Rs 400 crore KSPCB fund move
The National Green Tribunal has stalled the Karnataka government's plan to use Rs 400 crore from the state pollution control board's funds for other works. Read the full details and implications.
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