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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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CJP protest shines spotlight on Jantar Mantar's history of dissent

Jantar Mantar, built in 1731, served as an astronomical observatory for centuries. The adjoining road later became India's primary site for democratic dissent. Authorities restricted protests at Boat Club, shifting them to Jantar Mantar by 1993. The Supreme Court regulated demonstrations, balancing rights and public order concerns. This historic landmark…

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The Spiti Valley Road Trip Preparation Guide Most Indian Travellers Skip Before They Go

Altitude Is the First Problem, and Most People Arrive at It Too FastKaza, the administrative centre of Spiti, sits at 3,800 metres. Kibber, one of the villages travellers push toward, is above 4,200 metres. The human body needs 24 to 48 hours to begin adjusting to each significant gain in…

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

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Rahul Gandhi opposes Great Nicobar project because he dislikes India's strategic rise: Bharatiya Janata Party

The Bharatiya Janata Party has responded to Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the Great Nicobar development project. Party spokesperson Tuhin Sinha stated the project's vision dates back to the 1970s. He highlighted the project's immense commercial and geostrategic importance due to its proximity to the Strait of Malacca. Sinha assured that…

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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.

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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…

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Concrete over commons: How Delhi’s vanishing wetlands are choking on bureaucracy

Chote Lal, a longtime resident of Khichripur in East Delhi, recalls, “Around 15 years ago, a talab (pond) existed here.” Once a vital lifeline for the village, this talab was where residents gathered to bathe and collect rainfall to sustain the community, while children played across a landscape free of…

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‘We’ll be buried alive’: Mining turns homes in Rajasthan’s villages into death traps

“Houses have developed cracks because of mining. School buildings are damaged. We will certainly be buried alive under these unsafe houses. It’s safer to live under a tent,” Netram, a sarpanch representative at Ajeetpura village in Kotputli-Behror district of Rajasthan, said while protesting at a dharna against National Limestone Company…

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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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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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May 5, 2025: After rain, cleaner air at Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar sees many protests each day with hundreds of participants. In 2017, the National Green Tribunal had pulled up the Delhi government over “noise pollution” in the area.

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Aaj Ka AQI: Delhi govt polluting without consequence?

A petition before the National Green Tribunal had recently claimed that many Delhi government vehicles pollute without consequence. An analysis of a list of 107 vehicles found that at least 66 official vehicles lacked a pollution under control certificate.

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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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Akhilesh Yadav on Mahakumbh faecal contamination: 'People are raising questions'

SP Supremo alleged that after the assembly address of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, the 'janta' asked if this was 'contempt' of a report of a government authority. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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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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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Haryana Pollution Board: NGT issues notice to over Rs 1.55Cr penalty

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. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Scrutinising the LG’s role in the Yamuna clean-up

In January 2023, the National Green Tribunal formed a high-level committee to tackle pollution in the Yamuna. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena was made its chairperson.

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Jan 10, 2025: Aaj Ka AQI from the National Green Tribunal

Aaj Ka AQI is a new show aimed at fixing accountability for a solution to India’s air crisis. For episode 13, Newslaundry went to the National Green Tribunal on Friday.

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NGTs' major decision to preserve Ganga and air quality in 2024

In 2024, the National Green Tribunal (NGT), often referred to as the 'Green Court,' took significant strides in addressing the pressing environmental issues of India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NGT calls for safe disposal system of used solar panels, seeks centre's response

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a response from the Union of India and other respondents on a plea regarding improper disposal and recycling of Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kid gloves for Delhi’s firecracker ban? Many FIRs point to ‘no seizure, unidentified suspects’

“Loud sounds of firecrackers were heard. Upon arrival, the police team noticed the offenders fleeing the scene. Their identities remain unknown. By setting off loud firecrackers, they caused noise and air pollution, violating the orders of the National Green Tribunal and the Hon’ble Supreme Court regarding firecrackers…”

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