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‘Meddlesome bystanders’ or genuine concern? NGT's stern warning while reviewing Gwalior iron ore mining project

February 14, 2026 8:59 pm

NGT Gwalior mining case: Hearing a challenge to the environmental clearance granted for an iron ore mining project in a Gwalior village, the National Green Tribunal observed that courts must stay vigilant against frivolous litigation.

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NGT flays ‘greedy elite class’ on alarming ruin of water bodies, wetlands; ‘Aravallis destroyed, Bengaluru lakes vanishing’

February 14, 2026 4:10 pm

NGT on Jhalawar Sacred Pond: In one of the most striking passages of the order, the National Green Tribunal asked, “When the law protector becomes the law violator, how will the law be protected?”

NGT takes suo motu cognisance over death of Noida techie

NGT takes suo motu cognisance over Noida techie death, raps ‘lapse’ by authorities, issues notice

January 22, 2026 3:27 pm

Noida Techie Death Case: Taking cognisance of the news report, the NGT said it indicated “laps by the Noida Authority in taking up remedial measures which resulted in the death of the person”.

Felling of 17,625 trees was cleared for 13 Chardham stretches: Centre to NGT

January 22, 2026 4:28 am

The tribunal had cited substantial issues relating to compliance of environmental norms.

The matter was heard by the NGT Central Zone bench.

‘Greed over development’: NGT orders demolition of constructions encroaching on Rajasthan’s historic lake

January 21, 2026 10:22 am

Rajasthan Chandlai Lake Pollution and Encroachment Case: The tribunal was dealing with a plea highlighting the continuous encroachment, industrial waste discharge and pollution by the textile units over the Chandlai lake.

The exercise is key as DJB runs 37 STPs on the Yamuna, with concerns over whether disinfection systems adequately reduce faecal coliform levels before discharge.

No data, no site access: Why IIT panel is struggling to review STPs discharging waste into Yamuna

December 23, 2025 10:24 am

The exercise is crucial because the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) operates 37 sewage treatment plants (STPs) along the Yamuna. Of these, 11 use chlorination disinfection systems, 14 have UV disinfection systems, while the rest are still undergoing technological upgradation.

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NGT stays further felling of trees at a Ludhiana distributary

December 12, 2025 8:13 am

The PAC submitted that instead of awaiting the tribunal’s final order, the departments had already commenced felling of trees, resulting in 207 trees being felled so far. The forest department confirmed this, they said.

Great Nicobar Project: Petitioner seeks full disclosure of key report

November 21, 2025 3:51 am

The plea alleged that the Centre’s stance to keep the report confidential due to strategic and privileged information was a “convenient claim to escape judicial scrutiny of their actions” and was contrary to facts.

NGT clears Hyderabad-Bijapur highway upgrade with strict order on banyan tree protection

November 13, 2025 3:39 pm

NHAI has modified the project proposal to save hundreds of banyan trees that dot the 45-km road stretch between Hyderabad and Manneguda on the NH-163, agreeing to retain at least 765 trees.

BJP alleges large-scale illegal mining in Mohali’s Majri block, claims state losing Rs 1,000 crore annually

November 06, 2025 7:32 am

Joshi alleged that orders of the National Green Tribunal on illegal mining were being ignored.

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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.