Mounting solid untreated waste crisis a 'disastrous situation': SCThe Supreme Court voiced alarm over Delhi's untreated waste crisis, terming it "shocking" and "disastrous." The court directed the Delhi go...
19 Dec, 2024, 11.41 PM IST
Solid waste disposal in Delhi: SC slams MCD, says 'sorry state of affairs'The Supreme Court criticized the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for poor implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules, noting untreated s...
26 Jul, 2024, 01.31 PM IST
2023: As India gasps for breath, NGT cracks whip to spur authorities strive for cleaner air, waterA highlight of the tribunal's directions involved restoring the pristine sanctity of rivers, many of which are venerated entities like the ...
01 Jan, 2024, 04.40 PM IST
NGT directs Delhi government to pay Rs 2,232-crore fine for improper management of solid and liquid wasteThe National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Delhi government to pay Rs 2,232 crore as environmental compensation for improper manage...
17 Feb, 2023, 05.40 PM IST
NGT imposes environmental compensation of over Rs 2,000 crore on PunjabNew Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed an environmental compensation of over Rs 2,000 crore on...
23 Sep, 2022, 06.30 PM IST
Bio-medical waste: NGT issues notice to four statesPutting an immediate ban on the burning of bio-medical waste, the green tribunal directed the four states — Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Har...
16 Nov, 2017, 10.10 AM IST
Pollution in Yamuna: NGT notices to MoEF, Delhi governmentStorm water drainage is the process of releasing excess water from streets, sidewalks, roofs, buildings and other areas.
07 Dec, 2016, 07.29 PM IST
Dismal picture on solid waste management, by some civic bodies: Environment MinistryA recent inspection has brought out a "dismal" picture of negligence by some civic bodies in dealing with the issue of solid waste manageme...
20 Oct, 2015, 04.42 PM IST
Rag pickers to be recognised with National AwardThe national award, with a cash prize of Rs 1.5 lakh, will be given to three best rag pickers and three associations involved in innovation...
03 Jul, 2015, 03.29 PM IST
Concrete steps, not just marketing campaigns needed to make India a clean countryThe notification, which is yet to reach minister Prakash Javadekar, recommends a dramatic overhaul of how waste is treated in India.
03 Oct, 2014, 11.11 AM IST
Yamuna clean-up needs another 25,000 crore: LG Najeeb JungCivic agencies have been asked to control the pollution load in the Yamuna, after which plans will be made to "harness and beautify" it.
25 Jun, 2014, 12.00 PM IST
- 80% urban sewage left untreated in India: Study
Nearly 80 per cent of urban sewage is left untreated which is "killing" Indian rivers, a study has said.
05 Mar, 2013, 10.13 PM IST
- Industries want to snap ties with GEPIL after GPCB expose
Last week GPCB had unearthed two illegal pipelines, operated by GEPIL dumping untreated industrial waste into rivulet.
01 Dec, 2011, 10.09 AM IST
- Pratibha Industries bags Rs 1249 crore order from Delhi Jal Board
Pratibha Industries Limited, along with its JV partner Mosinzhstroi Open Joint Stock Company today announced bagging of two orders worth Rs...
18 Jul, 2011, 01.16 PM IST
- Centre notifies wetland rules
Recognising wetlands as sensitive ecosystems with high biodiversity values, the Centre on Thursday notified rules for their conservation an...
03 Dec, 2010, 06.22 AM IST
- Centre mulling to set up plastic waste management centre
The Centre is mulling to set up a Rs 30 crore Plastic Waste Management Centre (PWMC) on public-private-partnership basis to manage growing ...
23 Apr, 2010, 02.38 PM IST
- Hazardous waste drowning ground water
Going by the latest report of SC there are only 10 TSDFs for industrial hazardous waste in the country.
05 Jul, 2007, 12.41 AM IST