Jaipur, July 10 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed an interim ban on sports activities at three major cricket stadiums across the country, including Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, for failing to comply with environmental directions related to groundwater use and water conservation.The interim order was passed by the Principal Bench of the NGT, comprising Justice Prakash Shrivastava, Chairperson, and Expert Member Dr Afroz Ahmad, while hearing an execution application in O.A. …
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Jaipur, July 8 (IANS) The Central Zone Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) at Bhopal has issued notices to the Union of India and other respondents on an application alleging environmental violations in the construction and operation of Ananta Spa and Resort at Ajabgarh, near the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan’s Alwar district. The matter was registered as Original Application on Tuesday.According to the application, the resort has been developed within nearly one kilometre of the Sar…
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Sunday issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh government, the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA), the Uttar Pradesh Police and other authorities on a plea alleging that an unauthorised police booth is being constructed on a notified green belt in Greater Noida in violation of the approved Master Plan. A bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Expert Member Afroz Ahmad was hearing an original applicati…
Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday appealed to citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and stay indoors unless absolutely essential, as heavy rainfall is being recorded across the state, particularly in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Thane, Raigad, Palghar, and parts of the Pune and Nashik districts. The government has been issuing various alerts since yesterday. Notably, this region is expected to experience exceptionally heavy rainfall until July 6. Warnings…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttar Pradesh Ground Water Department to examine allegations of illegal groundwater extraction by private builders, industries, and other entities in Noida and Greater Noida, and take remedial and punitive action if violations are found. A Bench of Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member Dr Afroz Ahmad passed the order while disposing of an application filed by environmental conservationist Vikrant Tong…
Ranchi, May 28 (IANS) A case related to the construction of hotels and resorts in Jharkhand’s Netarhat eco-sensitive zone and Palamu Tiger Reserve has now reached the National Green Tribunal (NGT). According to a petition filed by environmental activist Govind Pathak, large-scale commercial construction is being carried out within the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) in violation of prescribed norms.Taking cognisance of the matter, the eastern zonal bench of the Kolkata-based NGT has found the petitio…
Chennai, May 26 (IANS) After remaining delayed for more than five years, the much-awaited Villivakkam Lake amusement park project in Chennai has gathered momentum following the removal of encroachments around Annai Sathya Nagar. The development has raised hopes among residents of Villivakkam and surrounding neighbourhoods, with many viewing it as a major recreational addition for northwestern parts of Chennai. Authorities indicated that construction work is progressing steadily and the project i…
Jaipur, May 24 (IANS) The Bhopal Central Zone Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), while taking a serious note of groundwater contamination in and around the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) Industrial Area in Sotanala of Rajasthan’s Alwar, has directed the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) to submit a detailed action taken report. The matter pertains to original application, titled M/s Dhansa Labs Limited (formerly Ambey Laboratories…
Jaipur, May 21 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Central Zone Bench, Bhopal, has issued significant directions for the protection of the Hingonia Dam area in Rajasthan and the removal of unlawful encroachments from the site.The matter was heard by Justice Sheo Kumar Singh, Judicial Member, and Sudhir Kumar Chaturvedi, Expert Member.During the hearing of Application No. 07/2025 (CZ), titled Kamlesh Roj vs State of Rajasthan & Others, counsel appearing for the State of Rajasthan and th…
Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday issued strict instructions at a police administration meeting, saying that the public address system must not be played beyond the permissible limit at religious places and events. He said that if the limit is crossed, the police will have to take strict action.To ensure compliance, Suvendu Adhikari addressed the police officers in a stern tone during the meeting.Adhikari, who has taken charge of the state administration…