Rapid Urbanisation, Devpt Leading to Pollution: Rai
Worried over rising air and water pollution, people living in cities, particularly Bengaluru, want more action from the state forest, environment and ecology department. Their concern has only mounted
View ArticleOver 100 fish found dead in Dhanas lake in Chandigarh
CHANDIGARH: More than 100 fish were found dead, floating on the surface of a man-made lake at Dhanas on Sunday morning, putting aquatic life under severe risk. Local residents said they had observed dead
View ArticlePlan to shift motor boats to Bhavali dam brings cheer
NASHIK: The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) proposal to shift motorized boats from the Gangapur boat club to Bhavali dam has brought much cheer among the citizens and activists, who
View ArticlePolluted drinking water: How much waste goes into Mingora’s stream?
If a lone study is to be believed, the stream which cuts through Mingora, Swat is fed 75 tonnes of waste on a daily basis. While locals cannot corroborate, they firmly believe this is no longer a ‘fresh’
View ArticleGovt. bodies served notice over biogas plant
Appellant says the project violates order on protecting water bodies The southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday issued notices to the Pallavaram Municipality, the Chennai...
View ArticleWhy shouldn’t you pay Rs 5 crore as penalty, NGT asks Bakreswar Thermal Power...
KOLKATA: The National Green Tribunal (NGT), on Monday, directed the Bakreswar Thermal Power Project (BkTPP) to show cause why it should not be penalized for polluting the Chandrabhaga and Bakreswar Rivers
View ArticleOrder of the National Green Tribunal regarding cleaning and restoring the...
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Manoj Mishra Vs. Union of India & Ors dated 14/07/2015 regarding cleaning and restoring the water in river Yamuna
View ArticleBeijing drinking water reservoir found to contain levels of lead '20...
A major reservoir supplying drinking water to Beijing and many other cities in northern China has been found to contain heavy metal pollutants at levels far above safe standards, according to a new study
View ArticleOnly fear of punishment will deter people from polluting Ganga
DEHRADUN: Concerned over the rising pollution in Ganga, seers participating in a Namami Gange seminar in the city said that only the fear of punishment can deter people from polluting the river....
View ArticleWater quality a concern in Puri ahead of N’kalebar
Apprehension still haunts different quarters as to whether the administration would be able to provide safe drinking water to the estimated 30 lakh Rath Yatra visitors as majority of water samples...
View ArticleOrder of the National Green Tribunal regarding Mandakini river conservation...
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Nityanand Mishra Vs State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors. dated 14/07/2015 regarding Mandakini river conservation plan.
View ArticleOrder of the National Green Tribunal regarding the pollution of water bodies...
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Meera Shukla Vs. Municipal Corporation, Gorakhpur & Ors dated 15/07/2015 regarding the pollution of water bodies
View ArticleOrder of the National Green Tribunal marriage gardens polluting Upper Lake,...
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Dr. Alankrita Mehra Vs. Union of India & Nine Ors. dated 16/07/2015 regarding marriage gardens polluting Upper Lake,
View ArticleRevised Modified Direction under section 18(1)(b) of the Water (Prevention...
Whereas, among others, under Section 17 of the Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act, 1974, one of the functions of the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)/Pollution control Committee (PCC),
View ArticleChemical pollution from M6 lorry fire thought to be behind mass fish deaths
Environment Agency found about 150 dead fish in the river Penk and more in the river Sow, near Stafford – identifying the tarmac-melting fire as the likely cause A lorry fire that shut a motorway for
View ArticleFancy a chemical bath? How chlorinated swimming pools can trigger asthma,...
There’s nothing more appealing than a refreshing dip in a swimming pool on a summer’s day. But be warned. Some health experts are becoming concerned that swimming in chlorinated pools may be at the root
View ArticleIsrael offering to help clean up India's filthy Ganges River
Israeli cleantech might yet come to the rescue of the sacred but polluted goddess river Ganges, an Israeli envoy told the Indian press yesterday. An Israeli delegation of water experts, from government
View ArticleZimbabwe: Marange Villagers Say Govt Profits From Fines Paid By Companies Who...
Mutare-Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has come under fire from Marange villagers who accused the state watchdog of folding its hands while the diamond miners were destroying the environment.
View ArticlePCMC gets notice for pollution in Pavana river
PUNE: The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has issued a notice to the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) for failing to curb pollution of the Pavana river. Deputy regional officer,
View ArticlePollution in Buddha Nullah a colossal problem: AAP
LUDHIANA: Aam Aadmi Party's local unit, under its 'Save Satluj and Buddha Dariya' project, organized a seminar titled 'Jal Hi Jeewan Hai' at Bachat Bhawan, near DC office, here on Sunday, calling upon
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