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NGT takes cognisance of The Hindu article on toxic waste at Bhopal gas tragedy site

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo moto cognisance of a report published by The Hindu that hundreds of tonnes of toxic waste on the premises of Bhopal gas tragedy site have not been disposed of by authorities, even after 39 years of the accident, leading to contamination of groundwater.

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Ennore ammonia gas leak | NGT takes suo motu cognisance, directs TNPCB to file report

Ennore ammonia gas leak: NGT takes suo motu cognisance of ammonia gas leak in Ennore, TNPCB to file report on incident. The case has been listed for hearing on January 2, 2024.

The Hindu

NGT issues notice to Union, Karnataka and Kerala governments on dumping endosulfan in Minchinpadavu

In the first week of June 2013, Achuta Maniyani, the security guard at a PCK warehouse, soon after his retirement, claimed to have disposed off containers of unused endosulfan in an abandoned well under the instructions of PCK officials.

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An oil spill in an ignored wetland in Tamil Nadu

Even as oil from the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited refinery flooded houses and entered the Buckingham Canal and the Kosasthalaiyar river, which empties into the Bay of Bengal, at Ennore, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board underplayed the extent of the ecological disaster.

The Hindu

Oil on water: Chennai’s mega cleaning challenge

Oil spill in Chennai's Manali & Ennore causes ecological disaster, CPCL denies pipeline leak, NGT sets unrealistic deadline for clean-up.

The Hindu

Chennai oil spill threatens livelihoods of 20,000 people, habitats of migrant birds

More than 20,000 people residing on the banks of the Buckingham Canal in North Chennai’s Ennore have been severely affected by the massive oil spill from the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd refinery. Now, they prepare to face far-reaching consequences to their health as well as ecosystems, on which they depend…

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NECL and Madhava Projects Limited flouted mining norms at quarries in Anakapalli district, Environment Ministry informs NGT

NECL and Madhava Projects Limited flouted mining norms at quarries in Anakapalli district, Environment Ministry informs NGT. Both the companies are liable to pay a compensation of ₹92.50 crore, the Environment Ministry says in its inspection report.

The Hindu

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Invasion of alien plants in Kole wetlands: National Green Tribunal seeks response

NGT takes suo motu cognizance of alien plant invasion in Kerala's Kole wetlands. Notices issued to Principal Sec. of Environment, Kerala; Nat. Biodiversity Authority; Chairman, Kerala State Pollution Control Board; District Collector, Thrissur; Kerala Forest Research Institute; Kerala State Wetland Authority. Cabomba furcata, water hyacinth, Salvinia molesta threaten biodiversity, paddy…

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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…

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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

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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

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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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