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  Taj Mahal under threat: NGT cracks down on illegal tree felling, construction in heritage buffer zon

  India | January 05, 2026 21:00 IST

  Petitioner specifically accused the Agra Development Authority of building kiosks, paved walkways, and brick-cement edifices right inside the 100-200-year-old Shahjahan Park- tucked between the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

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  NGT cracks down on Noida building projects, says 'no construction without clearance' | Details

  Uttar Pradesh | December 13, 2024 18:26 IST

  The remarks came when the National Green Tribunal was hearing a plea regarding the alleged unauthorised and illegal construction of houses, shops and other commercial and residential complexes in Noida and Greater Noida, which violated environmental norms.

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  Yamuna pollution: UP Jal Nigam replies to NGT's notice, says 'No financially independent'

  India | November 19, 2024 22:45 IST

  In its reply to a show-cause notice issued by the National Green Tribunal for discharging untreated sewage in the Yamuna River, the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam sought relief from prosecution, citing financial issues.

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  Noida township: NGT issues notices to Centre, UP forest department for violating rules

  Uttar Pradesh | September 18, 2024 20:35 IST

  National Green Tribunal (NGT) took up a petition filed by the residents of Jaypee Wishtown in Gautam Buddh Nagar district that alleged the developer is making major changes in the townships in contravention of norms.

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  CM Yogi assures Lucknow residents after govt decides not to demolish houses built near Kukrail river

  Uttar Pradesh | July 16, 2024 16:45 IST

  The government plans to develop the Kukrail River on the likes of Gujarat's Sabarmati riverfront as part of river's rejuvenation plan which has turned into a drain.

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  44 per cent posts in Delhi pollution body lying vacant, similar situation in neighbouring states

  Delhi | April 23, 2024 13:56 IST

  Over 40 per cent of the posts in the Delhi Pollution Control Committee and pollution control bodies in the neighbouring states including Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh are lying vacant, according to a report by the Central Pollution Control Board.

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  NGT raps Punjab over air pollution, asks to ‘point out one city where situation has improved’

  India | November 10, 2023 13:30 IST

  The NGT pointed out that cities in Punjab are "engulfed in smoke" and asked if there was any improvement in the situation in the state. Punjab and the northeastern states, including the national capital region have been reeling under massive air pollution for over a week.

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  Rajasthan: NGT begins inspection of Chambal riverfront over illegal construction in buffer zone

  Rajasthan | November 08, 2023 16:46 IST

  Chambal riverfront was constructed at a cost of Rs 14,42 crore in three years in Rajasthan's Kota. The matter was raised after a former BJP MLA alleged that the development work done was against the law.

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  Delhi High Court allows release of seized 15-year-old cars, but with conditions

  Delhi | August 23, 2023 7:25 IST

  The court's decision was made in response to a batch of petitions filed by vehicle owners who had had their vehicles confiscated for being over the age limit.

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  Garbage Fire: NGT awards Rs 100 crore environment compensation against Kochi Municipal Corporation

  India | March 18, 2023 14:03 IST

  Garbage Fire: The Tribunal stated that, according to a media report, Kochi city was choked on account of a fire at the waste dump site on March 2, which led to a crisis situation.

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  Supreme Court refuses to halt operations of Noida metro, says 'cannot put clock back'

  India | January 07, 2023 17:36 IST

  SC on Noida Metro: Keeping the question of legal issue open, a bench consisting of justices MR Shah and CT Ravikumar said the metro services in Delhi and Noida are being used by the public at large.

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  Mizoram stone quarry collapse: NGT files suo-moto case, summons 7 concerned officials on Nov 28

  India | November 17, 2022 11:59 IST

  Mizoram stone quarry collapse: According to the notice given by the NGT, seven officials, including the member secretary of the Mizoram pollution control board and the director of the state's disaster management directorate, have been called to appear at the tribunal's Faridkot House office in Delhi

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  National Green Tribunal seeks suggestions from Centre, others on waterlogging issue

  India | September 14, 2022 12:46 IST

  The principal bench of NGT headed by its Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel was hearing an application moved by Dr Bishwanath Prasad Singh against the Greater Noida Development Authority and other respondents in order to avoid the blockage of rainwater drainages in the city.

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  NGT issues notice to Jal Shakti Ministry on potable water contamination

  India | August 20, 2022 12:12 IST

  The extraction of groundwater for commercial/industrial purposes was being allowed even in over exploited area where recharge was not taking place, defeating the 'sustainable development' principle, said the tribunal.

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  Follow zero-tolerance on pressure horns, honking, modified silencers: NGT tells Delhi govt

  India | June 16, 2022 16:32 IST

  In a report submitted to the green court, the panel said the incessant traffic noise, relentless honking, pressure horns and modified silencers are major contributors to noise pollution.

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  NGT halts concretisation of roadsides, in Noida & Greater Noida

  India | May 27, 2022 15:57 IST

  A bench of Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi and expert Dr. Afroz Ahmad issued notices to the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Uttar Pradesh government, Noida, and others on a plea seeking to remove concretization around trees.  

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  Ensure no untreated waste is discharged into Ganga: National Green Tribunal to Uttarakhand

  India | May 25, 2022 14:45 IST

  A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel noted the submission of the petitioner that agents of the municipal corporation were taking bath and washing vehicles using the tap installed outside a toilet complex on the banks of the river Ganga in Rishikesh.

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  Pollution due to cremation: NGT asks states to explore viability of electric, PNG crematorium

  India | April 17, 2022 17:14 IST

  The NGT directed the Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam to expedite the process of remediating the legacy waste scientifically and to ensure prompt handling and disposal of current waste, ascertaining management status in terms of waste processing and resultant gap.

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  NGT directs Gurgaon municipal corporation to take action against encroachment in Palam Vihar

  India | August 08, 2021 14:57 IST

  A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said it has already directed removal of concretisation within 1-metre radius of the trunk of trees so that their growth not obstructed.

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  NGT directs committee to file report on environmental violations by Wave City project

  India | June 16, 2021 13:03 IST

  The total project area of Uppal Chadha Hi Tech Developers Pvt Ltd (Wave Hi-Tech Township) is covered 4,494.31 acres in three phases.