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NGT notice to LG Polymers, others; directs company to deposit Rs 50 cr. (PTI Photo)

Vizag gas leak: NGT directs LG Polymers India to deposit Rs 50 crore for damages

NGT's principal bench issued notice to Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (PCB) and District Magistrate of Vishakhapatnam.

08 May 2020 3:55 PM

The green panel had earlier said that failure of authorities is affecting life and health of citizens, and threatening the existence of a major river like the Yamuna. (Photo: File)

Give specific timelines for cleaning of Yamuna: NGT

The tribunal directed all authorities to submit timelines for the actions to be undertaken in terms of orders of the NGT.

25 Aug 2019 6:58 PM

AAP chief and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. (Photo: AFP)

Mayapuri erupts over sealing, SDM, ACPp injured in clashes

The green panel had directed the authorities in Delhi to take active steps to control pollution in Delhi.

14 Apr 2019 3:29 AM

Birla Corp shares drop up to 14 pc following NGT order to stop mining at Chittorgarh

On BSE, the scrip after opening on a negative note further declined 14.11 per cent to Rs 485.10 during the day.

11 Mar 2019 1:59 PM

The tribunal was hearing pleas filed by Ailawadi, a school teacher, and a few others seeking ban on the sale of Volkswagen vehicles for alleged violation of emission norms.

Emission fiasco: NGT slaps Rs 500 crore fine on Volkswagen

The case relates to health damage caused by excess emissions of pollutants and emissions violations.

07 Mar 2019 12:38 PM

National Green Tribunal had directed Volkswagen to deposit an interim amount of Rs 100 crore with the CPCB in a case related to allegations for using 'cheat device' in emission tests of its diesel vehicles.

NGT slams Volkswagen for not depositing Rs 100 crore as per its 2018 order

The tribunal deferred the matter for hearing after it was informed that the Supreme Court is also seized of the issue.

17 Jan 2019 12:36 PM

The court will continue to hear the case even though it has not stayed the earlier order by the National Green Tribunal.

Supreme Court clears way for reopening Vedanta's copper smelter

Vedanta will now file an application with the Tamil Nadu pollution regulator seeking consent to operate the smelter.

08 Jan 2019 2:53 PM

The company had challenged the order in the National Green Tribunal (NGT).

Vedanta stock surges 6 per cent post NGT order on Tuticorin unit

The stock, after a positive opening on the NSE, gained 5.80 per cent to the intra-day high of Rs 213.30.

17 Dec 2018 1:48 PM

SC directed a list of 15-year-old petrol and 10-year-old diesel vehicles be published on the website of Central Pollution Control Board and transport department. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘Delhi pollution very critical’: SC prohibits plying of old petrol, diesel vehicles

SC directed transport department to announce that 15-year-old petrol, 10-year-old diesel vehicles would be impounded if found plying.

29 Oct 2018 5:13 PM

After Sterlite announced its plans to expand Tuticorin plant, villagers started protests, culminating in May 22 police firing on protestors that claimed 13 lives. (Photo: File | PTI)

Sterlite row: SC asks NGT to decide merit on TN’s issues after panel submits report

SC said NGT should consider TN’s issues after 3-member panel, formed to look into Sterlite plant issues, submits its report.

10 Sep 2018 6:38 PM

The NGT had on August 9 allowed Vedanta to enter the administrative unit inside its Sterlite copper plant, observing that no environmental damage would be caused by allowing access to the administrative section.

No urgent hearing of Vedanta’s access to Sterlite plant in Tuticorin: SC

A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud said it will hear the plea next week.

04 Sep 2018 3:29 PM

Tamil Nadu ordered the permanent closure of the plant and disconnected its power supply in May.

NGT says committee to decide fate of shut Vedanta copper smelter

The smelter has an annual production capacity of more than 400,000 tonnes.

20 Aug 2018 3:20 PM

The NGT had on August 9 allowed Vedanta to enter administrative unit inside Sterlite copper plant, observing that no environmental damage would be caused by allowing access to administrative section. (Photo: File)

NGT will decide on Vedanta’s plant in Tuticorin: Supreme Court

SC refused to hear TN govt plea against NGT order allowing Vedanta access to administrative unit inside closed Sterlite plant at Tuticorin.

17 Aug 2018 6:46 PM

The sewage-filled toxic foam from Bengaluru’s Bellandur lake has now reached Lakshmi Sagara lake in Kolar district. (Photo: ANI)

Toxic foam from Bengaluru’s Bellandur lake reaches Kolar district

The froth spilled after water from sewage treatment plants in Bellandur was released to 126 tanks in Kolar.

24 Jul 2018 9:36 AM

The Supreme Court said there was a need for striking a balance between conflicting rights such as right to protest and right of citizens to live peacefully. (Photo: File)

Can’t allow complete ban on holding protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar: SC

The apex court ssked the Centre to frame guidelines for according sanctions to such events.

23 Jul 2018 12:06 PM

CS told to convene meet on rainwater harvesting

NGT directs official to file affidavit within two months.

19 Jul 2018 4:55 AM

Citizens file petition in Delhi HC against felling of trees in city

The NGT on Monday directed the authorities that no trees shall be cut in south Delhi colonies until further orders.

05 Jul 2018 6:20 AM

Take action against Noida bottling plant: NGT to CGWA

The NGT was informed that one illegal borewell was found to be operational which was sealed.

29 Jun 2018 5:22 AM

Rai said, 'They held me by the collar and dragged me through the aisle, I heard crew saying, if you have a problem with mosquitoes then why don't you leave India?' (Photo: ANI)

Was held by collar, dragged through aisle: Deboarded IndiGo flyer

The passenger complained of mosquitoes after which he was deboarded though IndiGo has denied allegations.

10 Apr 2018 4:02 PM

IndiGo said that their primary concern is the safety and security of the passengers and the colleagues. (Photo: File | Representational)

Passenger offloaded for carping about mosquitoes, Indigo says he was unruly

IndiGo said that Rai attempted to instigate other passengers on board to damage the aircraft, and used words such as 'hijack'.

10 Apr 2018 12:08 PM

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