BIZARRE: 5 - What They Never Told You

Telangana urges KRMB to stop Andhra’s SRMC lining work

A major portion of the lining work of SRMC as part of the work mentioned in GO.203 issued by A.P. government on May 5, 2020, has been completed already in violation of the NGT order issued on December 17, 2021.

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

Green court directs Border Roads Organisation to plant 10,000 trees in Uttarakhand

NGT directs BRO to plant 10,000 trees in Uttarakhand to make up for trees felled during road construction. Joint committee formed to assess damage to vegetation and prevent landslides. DFO to monitor survival of plantation and DM to ensure BRO takes steps to prevent landslides.

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

NGT issues notice to authorities in Varanasi over discharge of domestic wastewater into Ganga

The NGT earlier this week issued a notice to the commissioner of the Varanasi Municipal Corporation and the Panchayati Raj officer of Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh regarding complaints of discharge of domestic and untreated industrial wastewater into the Ganga river

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

National Green Tribunal issues notice to Union Environment Ministry over report on pollution risk around NLCIL in Neyveli

NGT issues notice to MoEF&CC over pollution risk in villages near NLCIL. Study found high levels of mercury, selenium, flouride in drinking water. Soil samples showed presence of heavy metals. TNPCB, Municipal Admin & District Collector also issued notices. NLCIL claims effluent quality within permissible limits.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Theetukkal residents in Udhagamandalam complain of dumpyard leachate seeping into agricultural fields

: Udhagamandalam residents allege UMC failed to implement NGT orders to prevent leachate from dumpyard seeping into agri fields. Stench from dumpyard continues to draw animals, leading to crop loss. UMC should consider moving dump away or buy agri lands surrounding it. Residents of Udhagamandalam allege UMC failed to implement…

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023

National Green Tribunal takes cognisance of marine plastic pollution off Kerala coast

The National Green Tribunal has taken note of the threat posed by plastic waste to the marine enviroment off Kerala coast.

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

When the river rose

Life came to a halt in several parts of Delhi, which received the highest monsoon rainfall in 40 years this July. Alisha Dutta and Nikhil M. Babu report on how encroachments as well as official developmental works continue to take place along the Yamuna river despite warnings by the National…

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

NGT issues notice to Odisha government over cottage construction atop its highest peak

NGT directs Odisha govt to reply on cottages atop Deomali peak. WSO alleges construction violates Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. No local community or indigenous knowledge involved. NGT asks govt to respond to allegations in 4 weeks. Deomali peak attracts tourists for its natural scenery. WSO says cottages, dining hall, dormitories,…

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Make Chamundi Hills plastic-free by Dasara, says NGT panel chief

NGT State panel chief Justice Subhash Adi directs Mysuru district admin to ensure Chamundi Hills free of plastic before Dasara. He stresses importance of conservation and warns of dangers if plastic ban not enforced. Officials inform Adi of initiatives taken to manage Chamundi Hills, incl. banning vendors from hawking, restricting…

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

NGT chief directs local authorities in Mysuru to strictly implement solid waste management plan

NGT panel chief Subhash Adi directs Mysuru authorities to monitor, implement solid waste mgmt plan & ban on plastic. He calls for in-situ waste mgmt in large offices, ban on plastic use in govt offices, hotels & educational institutions. He also reviews e-waste & biomedical waste mgmt.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023