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Kullu municipal administration used ecologically sensitive Parvati Valley for waste storage, NGT informed

Kullu administration used sensitive Parvati Valley for waste storage after a plant closure. Contractor issues and transport disruptions led to temporary waste redirection. A new facility was introduced for the Manikaran special area. Waste collection and processing operations began in May 2026. The temporary waste site has since been cleared…

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SC sets aside Rs 5 crore fine on Art of Living over 2016 Yamuna event; says no direct link to floodplain damage

The Supreme Court has overturned a Rs 5 crore environmental fine imposed on Vyakti Vikas Kendra. This organization is associated with the Art of Living Foundation for its 2016 event. The court found no direct evidence linking the event to environmental damage on the floodplain.

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Violations in 'deep burial' of medical waste by 17 states, UTs: CPCB to NGT

The Central Pollution Control Board will act against states violating biomedical waste disposal rules. Many healthcare facilities across seventeen states and Union territories showed non-compliance. Violations included improper burial depth and operating without necessary state authorisation. CPCB has issued communications and will take further action if compliance is not achieved.…

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National Green Tribunal must make public report of panel that reviewed approvals for Nicobar project: Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh requested the National Green Tribunal to release a crucial project review report. He also highlighted the upcoming Tribunal Reforms Bill scheduled for Lok Sabha discussion. This bill aims to establish a National Tribunals Commission for appointments. The proposed commission will oversee selections for various judicial tribunals.…

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NGT directs recovery of Rs 2.65 crore from BHU over illegal felling of 33 trees

The National Green Tribunal ordered the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board to recover compensation. This directive concerns the illegal felling of thirty-three trees on Banaras Hindu University campus. The tribunal mandated the completion of recovery proceedings within three months. Banaras Hindu University had previously planted nine hundred seventy-eight saplings as…

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SC upholds National Green Tribunal order that landlord cannot be liable for environmental violations committed by tenant

The Supreme Court has ruled that landlords are not responsible for environmental breaches by their tenants' chemical units. This decision upholds a National Green Tribunal order. The Gujarat Pollution Control Board had sought to hold a landlord liable for a tenant's unit. The court's ruling provides clarity on landlord responsibilities…

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Supreme Court: Court appointed amicus curiae seeks direction to MCD on action taken against illegal constructions

A court-appointed amicus curiae has approached the Supreme Court for urgent intervention. This follows a building collapse in Saidulajab, Delhi, which claimed lives. The amicus seeks directions for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to survey and act against illegal constructions. The court is also asked to direct a structural audit…

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SC upholds NGT order that landlord cannot be liable for environmental violations committed by tenant

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Great Nicobar project commercial enterprise; ecological havoc assured: Congress' Jairam Ramesh

Jairam Ramesh, a senior Congress leader, has strongly criticized the Great Nicobar Island Project. He labels it a commercial venture that will cause significant ecological damage and threaten the region's unique biodiversity. Ramesh argues that the environmental impact assessments conducted are insufficient and not based on comprehensive primary data.

The Economic Times

NGT seeks response from Centre, states regarding heatwave conditions across country

The National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Centre and several states regarding extreme heat conditions across India. Citing a newspaper report, the NGT highlighted the severe impact of rising temperatures on health, productivity, and the economy, emphasizing the need for region-specific adaptation strategies.

The Economic Times

2025 landslide in Shimla Act of God, NHAI tells NGT, rejects compensation claim

The National Highways Authority of India has told the National Green Tribunal that it is not liable for compensation for agricultural land damaged by a May 2025 landslide in Shimla. NHAI claims the incident was an 'Act of God' due to heavy rainfall. The authority also questioned the horticulture department's…

The Economic Times

NGT seeks CPCB report on whether pouring milk into rivers during rituals causes pollution

The National Green Tribunal is investigating if pouring milk into rivers constitutes water pollution. A petition highlighted a religious event where thousands of litres of milk were poured into the Narmada River. The tribunal has asked pollution control boards to assess the ecological impact. Scientific data is needed to determine…

The Economic Times

GRAP-1 imposed in Delhi-NCR: Full list of restrictions, bans and permitted activities

Delhi-NCR has entered Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as air quality dropped to the 'poor' category with an AQI of 208. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented restrictions, including a ban on coal and firewood in tandoors and limited use of diesel generators.

The Economic Times

In clearing Great Nicobar project, NGT continues its streak of failed merit review

On February 16, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) dismissed coastal zone regulations-related challenges to the Rs 80,000 crore mega project in Great Nicobar island. The project comprises an international airport, a transshipment terminal, gas and solar power plants, a township and tourism facilities.

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EU agrees deal on genetically edited crops, sparking renewed debate

European Union member states on Wednesday agreed a deal on regulating new genomic techniques in crops. While this promises greater innovation in farming, it has also reignited debate over transparency and environmental risks.

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Secrecy around Great Nicobar review report violates 'natural justice': Petitioner to NGT

Arguing before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday, the counsel for petitioner Ashish Kothari, environmentalist and founder of the non-profit Kalpavriksh, pressed for public disclosure of the high-powered committee’s (HPC) report on the controversial Great Nicobar project, asserting that citizens “have a right to know” what the assessment contains.

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Critic to collaborator: Delhi L-G’s journey in 100 days of BJP govt

After his appointment as the Delhi Lieutenant Governor in May 2022, VK Saxena would often target the then AAP government in public over civic issues. But since the BJP government took charge in February 2025, his position seems to have softened.

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While Delhi gasps, is the government driving dirty?

While the traffic police aggressively penalises ordinary citizens for pollution violations, are they equally tough on Delhi government vehicles?

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Delhi’s drainage crisis deepens as NGT deadline looms

As the latest desilting deadline approaches in Delhi, two drains – Sonia Vihar and Shastri Park – exemplify the paralysis within the capital’s drainage management system.

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The clean air gap: What India knows it needs vs what it’s actually doing

Despite India’s claims of progress in reducing air pollution through the National Clean Air Programme, the country is far behind targets and even ranked among 10 most polluted nations last year. But this is a problem compounded by many unimplemented recommendations – made by government committees, non-government organisations, and research…

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Petition seeks immediate stay on Adani company’s ‘illegal’ construction without green nod

An application last week was filed with the National Green Tribunal for an immediate stay on construction activities at the controversial 1,600 MW thermal power plant in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur district.

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Mahakumbh waters unsafe for bathing: A report finds faecal bacteria 13 times over safe limit

A Central Pollution Control Board report filed in the National Green Tribunal reveals that at several ghats in Prayagraj, where crores of devotees are attending the Mahakumbh, the water is unfit for bathing. In some locations, faecal coliform levels – indicating human and animal waste – were 13 times the…

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Improved river water quality post-monitoring; but fecal contamination persists during Maha Kumbh: CPCB report

By January 13, 2025, the river water quality met the bathing criteria concerning BOD, except for the area around the Lord Curzon Bridge on the Ganga River on January 19, 2025. Read further on Dynamite News:

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River water Quality shows Improvement, but fecal contamination remains a concern: CPCB Report

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). Read further on Dynamite News:

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