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NGT tells Govt, DJB to meet over depleting water issue

It rapped the Delhi govt and the DJB over illegal borewells in Narela and Bawana industrial areas,which has led to serious depletion of water levels.

01 Dec 2017 6:21 AM

State directs collectors, civic chiefs to protect hills

The government has also asked all the authorities to conduct a survey of constructions on the hills.

30 Nov 2017 6:43 AM

The tribunal was hearing a plea filed by city resident seeking 'complete review' of the project to protect trees from being chopped. (Photo: PTI/File)

Centre, Delhi govt under NGT scanner for felling of trees in Dwarka

Over 1,000 trees were cut down for a proposed international exhibition-cum-convention centre in Dwarka sector 25.

29 Nov 2017 4:41 PM

The notification also stated that the hill ranges should be marked as a 'No Development Zone'.

State moves to protect hills

Issues ban on any kind of construction within 100 feet of ranges.

18 Nov 2017 2:01 AM

The NGT had earlier directed AP govt not to carry out any operation to clear the land falling in the project area without obtaining environmental clearance. (Photo: File)

NGT refuses to interfere with environment clearance granted to Amaravati

Environmental activists claimed the site is flood prone and the ecological impact of the project was not considered.

17 Nov 2017 3:14 PM

New Delhi and several other North Indian states have been enveloped with toxic smog for over a week, forcing authorities to enforce emergency measures. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi: As smog is less severe, emergency steps eased

The NGT, which had separately issued an order banning entry of trucks, has posted the matter for hearing on Friday.

17 Nov 2017 1:38 AM

Plea in NGT: Ask sanitary pad makers to give pouch

According to the petitioners periods are unimaginable without disposable sanitary napkins for women today.

16 Nov 2017 2:06 AM

The state government's counsel pleaded for more time since the secretary of Vidhan Sabha was out of country. (Photo: File)

NGT raps U'khand govt for constructing legislative building without environmental clearance

The NGT Chairperson stopped short of imposing compensation on the state and asked how the project could start without getting clearance.

15 Nov 2017 6:40 PM

A comprehensive study at IIT Kanpur has found that the major source of Delhi’s pollution is not vehicles but road dust. (Photo: AFP)

Bad air isn’t just a Delhi problem, a lot more than ‘odd-even’ is needed...

Maintaining green cover (not just trees, but also grass and small plants) is a big challenge in Delhi due to the shortage of water.

15 Nov 2017 1:17 AM

NGT refuses exemptions on odd-even

Govt moves tribunal again, asks it to exempt women, 2-wheelers.

15 Nov 2017 1:17 AM

AAP government moves green panel on odd-even order

The green panel said it will hear the plea on Tuesday.

14 Nov 2017 2:14 AM

The NGT directed that no horses or mules shall be allowed on the new route to the Vaishno Devi shrine and these animals shall be removed slowly from the old path as well. (Photo: PTI)

Green bench caps number of pilgrims to Vaishno Devi shrine at 50,000 per day

The green bench also said a new path to the shrine exclusively for pedestrians and battery-operated cars will be opened from November 24.

13 Nov 2017 4:25 PM

Ensure parking space, NGT tells govt, civic bodies

The tribunal also said that if new cars were being allowed to register then they must be given proper parking spaces.

13 Nov 2017 1:52 AM

The tribunal directed to implement the odd-even “right away” without waiting for 48 hours, in case PM2.5 and PM10 go beyond 400 and 700 units respectively. (Photo: AFP)

After NGT rap, Delhi government defers odd-even

Women’s security cannot be compromised, will consider if exemptions granted, says govt.

12 Nov 2017 1:42 AM

While deciding to implement the odd-even scheme from November 13-17, the Delhi government had announced exemptions for women drivers, two-wheelers and vehicles carrying children in school uniforms, besides VVIPs. (Photo: PTI)

Kejriwal scraps odd-even as NGT says no exemptions

The AAP government will approach the green court on Monday for restoring exemption to women drivers and two-wheelers.

12 Nov 2017 1:16 AM

Earlier on Friday, AAP's Delhi unit convenor and Labour Minister Gopal Rai had strongly defended the odd-even scheme, saying the vehicular pollution was the biggest source of ultrafine particulate matters measuring less than 2.5 microns. (Photo: PTI)

No odd-even without exemptions, can't risk women's safety: AAP

Delhi govt on Saturday called off odd-even rule, which was to be implemented for 5 days after NGT ordered withdrawal of exemptions under it.

11 Nov 2017 8:06 PM

'Odd-even scheme from Nov 13-17 in the national capital called off,' Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

AAP govt calls off odd-even rule after NGT declines most exemptions

The green bench had ordered that no exemption should be allowed to 'any person or officer and two-wheelers'.

11 Nov 2017 4:12 PM

The NGT on Friday said the scheme was a ‘farce’, and that it cannot be implemented from next week without its permission. (Photo: AFP)

Delhi: Green bench gives nod to odd-even rule; no exemption for govt staff, women

Earlier on Saturday, the NGT asked the AAP govt the rationale behind implementing the odd-even scheme in the city.

11 Nov 2017 1:12 PM

National Green Tribunal slams Delhi govt, stays odd-even

NGT also asked the government to give an undertaking that it will roll out odd-even only when the particulate matter levels are over 300.

11 Nov 2017 1:30 AM

The state government announced the implementation of the odd-even car rationing scheme for five days from November 13 as part of a graded response plan to tackle the alarming level of pollution in the city. (Photo: PTI/File)

Won't allow odd-even scheme unless proved effective: NGT raps Delhi govt