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NGT flags shortcomings in Karnataka's waste management strategy, seeks fresh ATR
New Delhi, April 16: Highlighting several deficiencies in Karnataka's management of sewage and solid waste, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the state authorities to adopt a more efficient and systematic approach to waste management across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), ensuring quicker and more effective implementation.
TN: NGT to hear petition on tree felling for highway expansion on April 15
Chennai, April 12: The Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) will hear a petition on April 15 filed by residents of Adyar in Chennai, opposing the felling of 69 trees for a road widening project undertaken by the Tamil Nadu Highways Department.
Bhopal gas tragedy a 'mega environmental negligence': Vice President
New Delhi, March 30: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar on Sunday termed the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy a "mega environmental negligence" as he rued that the lessons from the disaster "are still unlearned".
Climate change needs collective solution: V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar
New Delhi, March 30: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday said that climate change poses an existential challenge for our planet and the solution to the complex problem must be found collectively.
New CPCB report declares Ganga water fit for bathing but notes data variability
New Delhi, March 9: A report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) submitted to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has concluded that the Ganga's water quality during the recently concluded Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj was fit for bathing.
NGT reserves order on sanitation issues at Maha Kumbh Mela, directs UP govt to take remedial steps
New Delhi, February 24: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday reserved its order on a petition alleging that inadequate sanitation facilities at the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela have led to open defecation along the banks of the Ganga river.
NGT issues notice to Haryana Pollution Board over Rs 1.55 cr penalty on Freedom Park Society for STP fault
New Delhi, January 18: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notice to the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) in an appeal filed by the Freedom Park Society, Gurugram, challenging the penalty of Rs 1.55 crore imposed as Environmental Compensation (EC) for fault in Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP).
Surge in arrival of migratory birds in TN's Pallikaranai after removal of encroachments
Chennai, Jan 13: Following the removal of encroachments, the Pallikaranai marshland in Tamil Nadu's Mettukuppam has witnessed the arrival of more than 10,000 birds from 100 different species, including 70 migratory species.
NGT issues notice to Sonmarg authorities on protecting habitat of Himalayan Brown Bear
New Delhi, Jan 5: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notice to the CEO of Sonmarg Development Authority, Director General of Rural Sanitation and Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife) on the issue of protecting the habitat of Himalayan Brown Bear, which is depleting due to unplanned disposal and treatment of waste in Sonmarg region of Jammu and Kashmir.