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NCR draft Plan 2041 up for approval, conservation zones yet to be mapped

June 15, 2026 5:56 am

The NCRPB has overlooked repeated reminders from the Environment Ministry and the Delhi government to include comparative data on land-use changes between the regional plans (RPs) of 2021 and 2041.

'Unrecognised disaster': NGT seeks response from Centre, states on heatwave conditions across India

May 29, 2026 5:30 pm

The tribunal has sought a response on a short-term and long-term adaptation strategy to address the increasing temperature due to climatic conditions and anthropogenic activities during summers.

Is the Great Nicobar Project a strategic asset or a liability?

May 15, 2026 5:49 pm

The NGT's decision on the Great Nicobar project invites a future where ecological integrity can be sacrificed at the altar of unexamined strategic claims

NGT has space for experts, most of them now are former Govt officers

February 26, 2026 7:46 am

The union government appoints the NGT chairperson in direct consultation with the Chief Justice of India, while judicial and expert members are appointed based onthe recommendations of a selection committee that screens applications.

NGT orders closure of 13 stone crushers in Punjab’s Shivalik hills

February 25, 2026 12:27 pm

NGT directed the recovery of over Rs 180 crore as environmental compensation for violations of environmental laws.

82,000 trees felled, Rs 49 crore unpaid: J&K govt cites 2019 decision to NGT

February 18, 2026 3:45 am

Policy decision taken just days before abrogation of Article 370, says report.

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

February 17, 2026 7:29 am

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.

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

February 18, 2026 10:01 am

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 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.

NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL PHOTOS

'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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