NGT slaps Rs 10 cr fine on Uttar Pradesh govt, Rs 280 cr on tanneries
The NGT has also slapped a fine of Rs 280 crore on 22 tanneries for causing pollution.
Nov 19, 2019, 11:03 AM IST
National Green Tribunal dismisses plea challenging implementation of odd-even scheme in Delhi
The petition was filed by Advocate Gaurav Bansal and in his plea Bansal had claimed that during an assessment of the effect of the odd-even scheme when it was first implemented in 2016 it was found that the ambient air quality during the implementation period was found to be worse when compared to when the scheme was not in force.
Sep 18, 2019, 12:37 PM IST
DNA: Detailed analysis of flood situation near river Yamuna due to encroachment
In this segment of DNA, we bring to you a detailed analysis of flood situation near river Yamuna due to encroachment. Watch the full video to know more. #YamunaRiverBanks #EncroachmentNearYamuna
Aug 20, 2019, 22:50 PM IST
Home to 3 world heritage sites, Agra's pollution level remains alarming
River activists here have demanded urgent steps to save the Yamuna, which is slowly dying due to pollution and lack of water.
Jul 22, 2019, 15:03 PM IST
NGT acts tough on air pollution, directs 6 states to submit action plan by April 30
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel ordered the chief secretaries of Assam, Jharkhand Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Nagaland governments to submit their plan within the stipulated time.
Mar 17, 2019, 17:53 PM IST
NGT slaps 500 Crore fine on Volkswagen India for cheating emission tests
In a huge setback for Volkswagen, NGT has slapped a 500 Crore penalty on Volkswagen for installing ‘Cheat Devices’ that helped them cheat through emission tests.
Mar 07, 2019, 14:20 PM IST
NGT slaps Rs 500 crore fine on Volkswagen for using cheat device in diesel cars
A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel directed the carmaker to deposit the amount within two months.
Mar 07, 2019, 12:49 PM IST
NGT orders UP govt to submit 25 crore for failure to curb pollution in Agra
50 per cent of sewerage system was not in working condition, untreated sewage was being dumped into the open drains and the drainage system was 55 years old
Feb 01, 2019, 18:18 PM IST
Unhappy with Yamuna cleaning, NGT asks Delhi, UP, Haryana to deposit Rs 10 crore each
The green panel had said pollution in the Yamuna was of serious concern as it was highly contaminated with industrial effluents and sewage.
Jan 29, 2019, 16:15 PM IST
NGT directs Volkswagen to deposit Rs 100 crore within 24 hours for causing air pollution in Delhi
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel has directed Volkswagen to give an undertaking and deposit money by 5 pm on Friday.
Jan 17, 2019, 11:09 AM IST
NGT directs traffic police to regulate Delhi's traffic through Google maps
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said the roads should be made free of congestion to decrease air pollution in the national capital.
Jan 07, 2019, 17:09 PM IST
NGT imposes Rs 100 cr fine on Meghalaya government for failing to curb illegal mining
A report of a high-level committee stated that majority of the mines in the northeastern state were operating without a lease or licence.
Jan 04, 2019, 23:45 PM IST
Tamil Nadu govt approaches SC challenging NGT's order of re-opening Sterlite plant
The NGT had on December 15 set aside Tamil Nadu government’s order for closure of Sterlite plant.
Jan 02, 2019, 11:46 AM IST
Elephants electrocuted: NGT sets up 3-member investigation team
Coming down hard against the Odisha Electricity Board, the NGT slapped a Rs 1 crore fine for negligence while ensuring that a proper investigation is done in the matter.
Oct 30, 2018, 17:14 PM IST
Sympathies with farmers but law is law: Punjab CM Amarinder on stubble burning
Stubble burning incidents are on the rise yet again in Punjab and Haryana, with farmers saying they continue to have no other option.
Oct 15, 2018, 18:02 PM IST
Health warning on cigarette packs, why not Ganga: NGT cracks down on water quality
The NGT has said that the pollutant level in the river remains high and that water - especially between Haridwar and Unnao - is unfit for consumption and bathing.
Jul 28, 2018, 11:13 AM IST
Don't cut trees in Delhi till July 19, orders NGT
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday stayed the felling of trees in Delhi till July 19. A bench headed by Justice Jawad Rahim also issued notices and sought details from the NBCC, which is redeveloping infrastructure in south Delhi, the Rural Development Ministry, Delhi Jal Board and the Environment Ministry.
Jul 02, 2018, 15:20 PM IST
Close schools if air quality hits emergency mark: NGT to Delhi
The National Green Tribunal today directed the Delhi government to consider shutting schools whenever air quality touches emergency levels to save the children from inhaling pollutants.
Dec 18, 2017, 23:50 PM IST
NGT rejects Delhi govt's review petition, says exemption to two-wheelers against 'spirit of odd-even policy'
The Arvind Kejriwal government had sought an exemption to women drivers and two-wheelers during the implementation of the odd-even car rationing scheme here.
Dec 15, 2017, 16:04 PM IST
Amarnath not being declared a silent zone, NGT clarifies
NGT clarified that it had only said that any devotee or any individual should maintain silence while standing in front of the "Amarnath Ji Maha Shivling".
Dec 14, 2017, 16:34 PM IST
