Delhi misses NGT deadline, new borewell policy not notified
Delhi govt fails to notify new groundwater policy as NGT deadline lapses. Probe into illegal extraction by 536 Paharganj hotels incomplete, ₹4.32 crore recovered as compensation. Read more.
Delhi govt fails to notify new groundwater policy as NGT deadline lapses. Probe into illegal extraction by 536 Paharganj hotels incomplete, ₹4.32 crore recovered as compensation. Read more.
An NGT-ordered inspection uncovers severe illegal sand mining in the Yamuna floodplains near Delhi-Ghaziabad. Violations include boundary breaches and GRAP norm flouting. Read the full report.
NGT's Pune bench sets aside Gujarat SEIAA's order rejecting environmental clearances for 56 stone quarries, citing discrepancies in geographical data. The authority must now reassess.
NGT mandates a detailed report on Delhi's vanishing wetlands. Land-owning agencies must disclose encroachment, water quality, and revival plans. Read the full story.
A severe environmental crisis in Barmer prompts NGT intervention. Contaminated water from oil waste and Luni river pollution threaten farms and livelihoods. Read the full report.
Rayanal Lake in Hubballi's Ward 32 is severely contaminated by sewage, causing a foul stench and health risks. Residents urge authorities for a development plan. Officials promise a DPR soon.
Residents of Medavakkam endure stagnant sewage and mosquito menace due to an incomplete stormwater drain project stalled for over six years. Authorities' blame game continues as health hazards rise.
Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (Gmada) has filed a detailed report with NGT, revealing action against 154 illegal constructions in villages near Chandigarh. Read the full story.
A special NGT bench halts the felling of over 7,800 trees for NH-46 widening in Bhopal, demanding CEC meeting minutes. Next hearing set for 2026.
The National Green Tribunal takes action after 40 trees were chopped on Mysuru's Hyder Ali Road. Authorities must submit a detailed report. Read the full story here.
GVMC secures a landmark ₹498 crore loan from the World Bank's IFC for a new underground drainage system and sewage treatment plant in Madhurawada, aiming to serve 2.5 lakh residents and curb sea pollution.
Residents in Noida sectors grapple with blocked sewers and overflowing wastewater, causing waterlogged parks and health risks. Authorities face flak for inaction. Read more.
An FIR has been registered in Nuh after complaints of migratory bird poaching at Akera-Kotla Lake. Forest teams are removing illegal nets. Read about the action and ongoing NGT proceedings.
Vadodara's Vishwamitri river sees improved water quality, but 16 million litres of sewage still flow daily. VMC's Rs 195 crore project shows progress. Read about the ongoing cleanup efforts.
Amritsar citizens demand action as banned Chinese kite strings are still sold openly, posing a deadly threat to humans and birds. Read the full report.
The BWSSB's Blue Force team has disconnected 70 illegal water and sewage connections in Bengaluru in one month. This crackdown aims to curb water misuse and protect the city's infrastructure. Read more about the enforcement drive.
The incomplete sewage treatment plant at Aluva's new KSRTC terminal prevents shop rentals, causing financial losses. Read how the delay impacts the Rs 8.64 crore facility.
Trichy Corporation introduces a high-tech super sucker truck worth ₹3.7 crore to clear underground drainage blocks with minimal manual effort, promising cleaner streets.
The Centre tells NGT that Bengaluru's twin tunnel project does not require prior environmental clearance. Activists had flagged violations. Get the latest updates on this infrastructure development.
Greater Noida villagers challenge GNIDA's claim of 100% sewer connections, highlighting choked drains and sewage backflow. Read the full ground report on the infrastructure dispute.
The National Green Tribunal escalates illegal quarrying behind Tata Cancer Hospital. CIDCO & state environment dept confirm no permissions were granted. Read the full report.
A 3-year-old boy drowned in an uncovered toilet tank near the Bundelkhand Expressway toll plaza in Etawah. Officials confirm the tank was left open since construction.
Parliamentary panel exposes huge gaps in Punjab's water & sewage treatment under AMRUT. State achieved only 113 MLD against 518.9 MLD target. Read the full report.
Pune marriage halls must now get a no-objection certificate from MPCB for annual PMC approval renewal. 272 venues face action for violating norms. Details inside.
The NGT has temporarily halted its directive to attach Gaursons' HQ and initiate criminal proceedings against its MD. The case, concerning a garbage collection centre in Gaur City 2, will be heard next on Jan 12.
Mumbai launches its most ambitious Mithi river cleanup yet: a 6.6-km underground sewage tunnel and tidal overhaul costing over Rs 2,000 crore. Will this finally revive the long-polluted river? Read the full analysis.
Mumbai launches two major projects worth Rs 2,000 crore to tackle sewage and flooding in the Mithi River. The plan includes a diversion tunnel and tidal management systems.
Mumbai's ambitious Rs 2,100 crore project, featuring a 6.6km diversion tunnel and tidal-stretch overhaul, aims to trap 60% of Mithi's sewage. Success depends on encroachment removal and a new treatment plant. Will this be the river's final chance?
Chandigarh's Sukhna Choe faces a severe pollution crisis as BOD levels explode to 286. CPCC report blames untreated sewage discharge, defying NGT orders. Read the full investigation.
Kochi's crucial sewage treatment project faces further delays as costs escalate from Rs 1,300 crore to Rs 1,700 crore. Read about the reasons and impact on the city's urban regeneration.