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NGT directs Centre, Delhi govt not to buy new diesel vehicles
India | Dec 11, 2015, 02:34 PM ISTNew Delhi: In a significant decision aimed at curbing pollution in Delhi, the National Green Tribunal Saturday today asked the Central and state government not to buy any diesel vehicles for their departments.The body has
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NGT questions Delhi Govt's odd-even formula
India | Dec 11, 2015, 02:36 PM ISTNew Delhi: National Green Tribunal has expressed doubts over Delhi government's odd-even road rationing plan for vehicles to check pollution in national capital. The green panel today said that it may not achieve the desired
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No construction on Barapullah project without green nod: National Green Tribunal
India | Oct 27, 2015, 06:28 PM ISTNew Delhi: The National Green Tribunal has prohibited construction work on the third phase of Barapullah elevated road here which connects Sarai Kale Khan with Mayur Vihar without prior environmental clearance. A bench headed by
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Tell us one place where Ganga is clean: NGT asks Centre
India | Oct 09, 2015, 08:59 PM ISTNew Delhi: The National Green Tribunal on Friday asked the government to "tell one place" where the Ganga is clean and said that despite spending huge sums, the situation has gone from bad to worse.Expressing
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Trucks entering Delhi to pay environmental tax: NGT
India | Oct 08, 2015, 07:52 AM ISTNew Delhi: Acting tough to curb pollution in the national capital, the National Green Tribunal yesterday directed all commercial vehicles entering Delhi to pay environmental compensation charge in addition to the toll tax.The green panel
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Rs 5000 fine on those throwing waste, puja offerings in Yamuna
India | Sep 20, 2015, 09:52 AM ISTNew Delhi: Ahead of the festive season, Delhi government has decided to strictly impose a fine of Rs5,000 on those spotted polluting the Yamuna by throwing waste or puja offerings in it.National Green Tribunal (NGT)
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NGT frowns on direct discharge toilets on railways
India | Sep 02, 2015, 08:11 AM ISTPune: The National Green Tribunal (West Zone) has directed the environment directorate of the railway ministry to file a reply on the issue of direct discharge through toilets on the Indian Railways system which leads
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60,000 Noida flat buyers get relief as govt amends environmental rules near Okhla Bird Sanctuary
National | Aug 18, 2015, 10:08 PM ISTNew Delhi: In an announcement which is expected to bring major relief to several home buyers, the Centre today said the process of demarcating eco-sensitive zone around the Okhla Bird Sanctuary has been cleared and
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Ban on 10 year old vehicles: NGT refuses to modify its order
India | Aug 12, 2015, 02:57 PM ISTNew Delhi: The National Green Tribunal today refused to modify its order banning plying of diesel vehicles which are over 10 years old in Delhi-NCR.A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar said it
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National Green Tribunal bans use of plastic bottles in Haridwar
India | Aug 10, 2015, 10:20 AM ISTHaridwar: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has banned the use of plastic bottles around the banks of Uttarakhand here to check the menace of pollution in and around the river Ganges, an official said on
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National Green Tribunal bans burning of garbage in Vrindavan
India | Jul 23, 2015, 07:41 AM ISTVrindavan: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday ordered a ban on burning of waste in this holy town in Uttar Pradesh.On a petition filed by activist Madhu Mangal Shukla, the tribunal asked the municipality
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NGT asks 5 mineral-rich states to survey all asbestos mines
India | Jul 12, 2015, 11:53 AM ISTNew Delhi: The National Green Tribunal has asked five mineral-rich states to survey all the asbestos and associated mineral mines and file a report stating the impact of overburden or waste lying at these mines
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NGT imposes fine on Delhi's Akshardham temple
India | Jul 10, 2015, 11:12 PM ISTNew Delhi: The National Green Tribunal today slapped a fine on the Akshardham temple management for carrying out expansion without prior environmental clearance and asked a committee on revitalization of Yamuna to examine whether the
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NGT spends over Rs 30,000 to receive Rs 10 fee from RTI applicant
India | Jul 10, 2015, 09:12 AM ISTNew Delhi: The National Green Tribunal spent more than Rs 30,000 to recover the Rs 10 fee from an RTI applicant, drawing sharp reaction from the CIC which said it was a case of "penny
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Panel on Yamuna restoration suggests ban on use of fresh water
India | Jun 28, 2015, 09:35 AM ISTNew Delhi: A committee constituted by the National Green Tribunal has suggested that use of fresh water should be prohibited and made an offence in order to maintain the minimum environmental flow of Yamuna river.The
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NGT seeks response from city govt, others on dirty water issue
India | Jun 21, 2015, 10:34 AM ISTNew Delhi: The appalling picture of water supply in the capital has prompted the National Green Tribunal to seek the response of the city government in the matter saying there is a complete "mismanagement of
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Yamuna restoration: NGT asks committee to determine flow
India | Jun 14, 2015, 12:26 PM ISTNew Delhi: The National Green Tribunal has directed a principal committee, constituted by it, to hold a meeting to determine the environmental flow of Yamuna from Hatnikhund barrage in Haryana up to Agra in Uttar
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National Green Tribunal Issues Notices to Builders for Construction on Yamuna Flood Plains
India | Jun 09, 2015, 08:09 AM ISTAgra: National Green Tribunal has issued notices to 15 builders and sought their response on alleged construction of multi-storeyed buildings on Yamuna flood plains.The builders have been asked to file affidavits by July 28 with
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Plying vehicles in Rohtang Pass: SC refuses to stay NGT order
India | May 26, 2015, 02:16 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Supreme Court today refused to stay the operation of NGT directions limiting the entry of all diesel and petrol tourist vehicles in Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh till August 14 to 1,000
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Ban on diesel vehicles: NGT extends stay till July 13
India | May 25, 2015, 05:18 PM ISTNew Delhi: The National Green Tribunal today extended till July 13 the stay on its order banning plying of over 10-year-old diesel vehicles in Delhi-NCR. The green panel has now listed the matter for final