Delhi govt doubles parking charges under GRAP 3, 4 to discourage use of private vehicles
The decision comes to counter the situation of air pollution in the national capital, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) level at 324 at 7 pm.
The decision comes to counter the situation of air pollution in the national capital, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) level at 324 at 7 pm.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Eastern Zone Bench in Kolkata, has ordered an immediate suspension of the ongoing road construction in Manipur's hilly and forested areas, pending comprehensive environmental and geological safety assessments.
The authorities of Visva-Bharati University (VBU) have decided that this year’s Poush Mela will be held after securing all necessary clearances from the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
The direction came from a bench comprising Justice Prakash Shrivastava, Chairperson, and Dr. A. Senthil Vel, expert member, while hearing an application filed by Rita Sharma and others against the State of Himachal Pradesh and others.
The matter originated from a letter petition by Shailendra Kumar Yadav, highlighting ecological damage caused by the uncontrolled movement of horses in the reserved forest area of Kufri and its impact on natural vegetation and local ecology.
The report noted that multi-storey buildings are being constructed on riverbanks and hillsides without proper checks, in violation of environmental laws, thereby increasing risks in this disaster-prone region.
The directions came in a case related to the disposal of municipal solid waste in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, filed by Rita Sharma. In the last hearing on April 8, Commissioner MC had said that the timeline of June 30 to clear the legacy waste would be adhered to.
It was reported that the poorly planned and unscientific widening of the road in Kangra district is threatening the safety and homes of villagers, particularly in the 18-km stretch between Thaanpuri and Parore.
After a 10-year-long ban, Meghalaya has officially resumed coal mining under a strict scientific and regulated framework, marking what officials call a turning point for the state’s mineral economy.
Acting on a letter petition by Kaichana Devi, a resident of Jatoli Jhikli village in Gangath tehsil of Kangra district, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed authorities in Chamba to investigate alleged illegal mining and take necessary action, provided the complainant submits the required details.
