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Understanding rat-hole mining | Explained

Rat-hole mining, once used in Meghalaya, was used to rescue 41 workers from the Silkyara tunnel. Despite a 2014 ban, illegal mining and trafficking of coal continues, leading to land degradation, deforestation, and water pollution. Human rights activists flagged the hazards of rat-hole mining two decades ago, with reports estimating…

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NGT forms panel to analyse cause of sea turning red in Puducherry

NGT forms committee to investigate cause of sea turning red in Puducherry. Panel to comprise CPCB, PPCC, Marine Biology Dept. of University of Puducherry and senior scientist. Report suggests algal bloom or industrial pollution as possible causes. Samples collected on 3 days. Report to be submitted to NGT's southern zone…

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SC stays NGT order directing Maharashtra to pay ₹12,000 crore compensation for faulty waste management

SC stays NGT order directing Maharashtra to pay ₹12,000 crore as environmental compensation for improper waste management. CJI D.Y. Chandrachud orders stay on NGT direction. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi says review of order pending. Tribunal imposed amount for improper management of solid & liquid waste.

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NGT bans desilting in Rajasthan’s Bisalpur dam without environmental clearance

NGT bans desilting, dredging activities in Rajasthan's Bisalpur dam without prior environmental clearance. Contract issued to private firm as "guaranteed annual return" for 20 years. NGT directs State Pollution Control Board to take action if tribunal's directions not followed. Desilting/dredging activities in guise of mineral extraction not allowed without environmental…

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Banyans of Chevella in Telangana live for another day

Citizens' movements in Telangana have had success in protecting trees & environment, such as Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park & Khajaguda. A petition to protect Chevella Banyans led to NGT ordering an EIA, though the fate of the trees is uncertain.

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Expedite remediation of chromium-contaminated site in Ranipet: NGT

NGT orders Special Committee to expedite remediation of chromium-contaminated site in Ranipet, TN. Committee to monitor implementation of action plan, complete project report & start work for permanent remediation w/in 6 months. Tribunal stresses need to protect people from health issues.

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Consider CSIR-NEERI model to check pollution of waterbodies: NGT

The Kerala State Pollution Control Board (PCB) had sanctioned ₹45 lakh to conduct the study, which is aimed at checking indiscriminate faecal contamination of waterbodies owing to dumping of untreated wastewater.

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NGT asks Tamil Nadu government to consider alternatives for Aavin’s plastic milk packets

TN govt asked to consider alternative packaging material for Aavin's milk packets by NGT. Move to restrict plastic entering landfill & waterbodies. TNPCB found 150 metric tons of waste at Aavin's Ambattur factory. NGT suo moto impleaded Additional Chief Secy to Depts of Environment, Climate Change & Forests.

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NGT orders NHAI to conduct environmental impact assessment to minimise loss of Chevella Banyans

NGT orders NHAI to conduct EIA study to minimise tree loss for NH 163 expansion between Hyderabad and Bijapur. MoEF to issue terms of reference and complete process in 4 months.

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Delhi: Primary schools to remain shut till Nov 10 amid severe air pollution

The Education Minister further informed that classes 6-12 may switch to online classes. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NGT seeks explanation from Kerala govt., PCB on West Hill garbage plant fire breakout

NGT seeks explanation from Kerala govt, PCB over Kozhikode fire. Opposition leader alleges conspiracy by Corporation. Fire Dept. conducted forensic investigation, but failed. NGT imposed ₹100 crore penalty on Kochi Corp. after Brahmapuram fire.

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Kejriwal residence construction: NGT grants more time to Committee to ascertain facts

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has granted more time to the Joint committee comprising the Chief Secretary

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TS-Genco hopes to get additional ToR for YTPS soon

NGT orders MoEF to issue additional ToR for Yadadri Thermal Power Station in Telangana within a month. Genco had filed compliance report to MoEF within six months against NGT's nine-month time. MoEF's delay causing Genco to incur huge losses & purchase energy from exchange at high cost. Hoping MoEF will…

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Modi flagged off Varanasi tent city project without Clean Ganga clearance

On January 13 this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the luxurious tent city on the floodplains of the Ganga in his constituency Varanasi, and flagged off the Ganga river cruise. Marvelling at the temporary structures with five-star facilities, Modi said: “This newly built, spectacular tent city is another reason…

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NGT seeks report from Tamil Nadu, Kerala authorities on garbage dumping in Tirunelveli

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Illegal bauxite mining in Jharkhand: NGT forms panel, seeks report

NGT has formed a panel and asked it to submit a factual and action-taken report on the alleged illegal mining of bauxite in Jharkhand’s Lohardaga

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NGT issues notice to Punjab CS, CPCB on air pollution caused by stubble burning

National Green Tribunal has issued notices to the Punjab chief secretary and member secretary of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

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Kerala Pollution Control Board greenlights study by CSIR-NEERI to develop tech to prevent sewage pollution of waterbodies

CSIR-NEERI to study process package treatment for pollution in Pallikkalar, Edappally, Perandoor canals in Kochi in Kerala. Kerala PCB approved project after NGT directive. CSIR-NEERI to submit feasibility report in 15 months. Package treatment plant to remove physical, chemical and biological pollutants. Two-member team of scientists conducted site assessment in…

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NGT takes cognisance of news report that despite spending ₹500 crore, no proper sewage system in Bhopal

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognisance of a news report that despite spending ₹500 crore in last five years for strengthening of the sewerage network in Bhopal, sewage is flowing openly and the proper sewage system has not been set in place.

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NGT seeks report from CPCB on dumping of garbage in areas close to Kerala border

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Sinking islands: NGT asks coastal zone authorities to integrate expert panel recommendations into island management plans

National Green Tribunal orders Coastal Zone Management Authorities to consider NGT expert panel's recommendations on dangers of sea level rise, submergence of low-lying lands into IIMPs. Notices to be issued to Ministries, Island Development Authority to explore nature-based ecosystem restoration, diversified economic development, controlled nature-based growth and blue-economy-based activities on…

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NGT sets up joint committee to remedy garbage heap situation in Punjab’s Dinanagar

NGT forms joint committee to address Dinanagar's garbage issue; directs it to submit action-taken report within a month.

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T.N. Chief Secretary directed to file status report on Cooum, Adyar river restorations

NGT directs TN Chief Sec. to report on restoration status of Cooum, Adyar rivers & Buckingham Canal. CRRT informed NGT TN govt. made restoration of Cooum & Adyar top priority. Various activities by line departments incl. CMWSSB, GCC, WRD, DMA, DRD & TNUHDB being implemented. NGT orders update on implementation…

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Aavin directed to submit action plan on recycling used milk sachets

NGT directs Aavin to file action plan to recycle milk sachets as per EPR. TNPCB inspection found 150MT of waste stored in Aavin's Ambattur factory. NGT orders Aavin to file report & plan of action for handling & recycling empty sachets. Petition seeks restriction of milk pouches citing health &…

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Between a dam and a wetland

PWD's ₹161-cr project to build check dam on Kazhuveli wetland, Villupuram, to convert it to freshwater lake, could spell disaster for bird sanctuary & biodiversity. Plan to recharge groundwater & store drinking water for Villupuram & Chennai. Dam blocks tidal inflow, affecting mangroves & migratory birds. NGT orders to cut…

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