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NGT takes suo motu cognisance of buffer zone reduction around lakes in Karnataka
August 26, 2025 10:54 pm
With area-wise buffer zones of a maximum 30 m, the Karnataka Tank Conservation and Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2025 marks a significant departure from the uniform, broader zones recommended in earlier guidelines.
NGT halts petrol pump in Haryana college, orders review of CPCB guidelines
July 23, 2025 1:43 pm
NGT ruled that the proposed fuel outlet at Hindu Girls College and School in Haryana's Yamuna Nagar violates environmental norms and directed action against college management.
No trees cut outside permitted right of way for Kanwar Marg, UP govt tells NGT
July 15, 2025 1:10 pm
Before the National Green Tribunal, the UP government denies allegations of large-scale tree felling for the 111-km Kanwar Marg being built along the Upper Ganga canal.
NGT stays ‘encroachment’ on Buddha Nullah banks
July 12, 2025 10:40 am
This came after the Public Action Committee (PAC) filed a petition pertaining to narrowing of Buddha Nullah amid ongoing constructions within the width of the stream bed.
NGT seeks clarification on recovery of Rs 79L environment compensation from illegal mining offenders in Doon Assembly
July 11, 2025 11:07 am
Issues notices to HPPCB member secretary, Nalagarh SDM, Manpura police station SHO and Solan mining officer.
NGT takes suo motu cognisance of Indian Express report on Ahmedabad's disappearing lakes, issues notices to Central, state pollution bodies
July 09, 2025 9:00 pm
Noting that the news item raises a substantial issue relating to compliance of the environmental norms, NGT listed the matter for hearing on August 28, asking all respondents, including the DM, to file their affidavits within a few weeks
'Misusing faith, playing with sentiments': NGT slams Punjab officials over illegal gurdwara in greenbelt
May 21, 2025 12:08 pm
The National Green Tribunal demanded the personal appearance of Bathinda officials and warned against the misuse of religion to encroach on public land.
NGT takes notice of NGO report on high chemical pollution in Bengaluru’s Arkavathi River, files suo motu case against Karnataka State Pollution Control Board
April 18, 2025 5:45 pm
The report was based on studies conducted in February and March 2024 on the water quality in the Arkavathi River as it flows through what was once the western periphery of Bengaluru but is now an integral part of the burgeoning city.
Delhi Confidential: In Absentia
April 12, 2025 1:25 am
Addressing the AICC session in Ahmedabad, Rahul Gandhi, to attack the BJP, mentioned the incident of now-suspended BJP leader Gyandev Ahuja ordering “washing” of a temple after a visit by Leader of the Opposition in Rajasthan Assembly Tika Ram Jully.
Chevella Banyans of Hyderabad: National Green Tribunal orders another study before NHAI expansion project
March 27, 2025 5:21 pm
Environmentalists and activists have been protesting since 2019 against the proposed highway expansion, saying the Chevella Banyans are irreplaceable.
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'Musical' protest to draw public attention against tree felling in Delhi
June 30, 2018 10:25 pm
In the light of the recent controversy that surfaced after government's decision of felling trees for construction activity in south Delhi, a group of protesters gathered in the capital's Netaji Nagar to draw public attention towards conservation of trees.
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