NGT pulls up Delhi govt over air pollution
AMN / NEW DELHI The National Green Tribunal today came down heavily on the Delhi government for not filing a comprehensive action plan on ways to deal with severe air…
UN chief calls for redouble efforts to respond to climate shocks
AMN Amid the growing impact of climate change around the world, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the global community to redouble efforts to help countries respond to…
Govt issues advisory to states about harmful effects of straw burning
AMN / NEW DELHI The Agriculture Ministry has issued an advisory to the state governments to create awareness among the farmers about the harmful effects of straw burning. The Ministry,…
NGT bans all construction work in Delhi-NCR
AMN National Green Tribunal NGT banned today construction and industrial activities in Delhi-NCR till Tuesday.It directed that no trucks from outside or within Delhi will be permitted to transport any…
NHRC notices to Centre, Delhi, Punjab and Haryana on pollution levels
AMN / NEW DELHI The National Human Rights Commission NHRC today sent notices to the Centre and the governments of Delhi, Punjab and Haryana in view of “life-threatening” pollution levels…
SC imposes a fine of Rs 2 lakh on Environment Ministry
TIA NEWS /New Delhi In a landmark ruling the Supreme Court today imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh on the Environment Ministry for not fixing emission norms of Sulphur…
Pollution killing more people than war and violence: Report
AMN Environmental pollution is killing more people each year than wars, disasters and hunger. It is also causing huge economic damage to the world. Almost half the total deaths occur…
Wetlands issue deserves very serious attention: SC to Centre
AMN Supreme Court has expressed concern over the disappearance of wetlands in the country and told the government that this was an important issue which deserved very serious attention. A…
SC directs states to frame guidelines for appointment in Pollution Control Boards
The Supreme Court Friday directed all state governments to frame guidelines or recruitment rules within six months for appointment of suitable professionals in the State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs). It…
NGT directs NHAI to maintain green cover along highways
AMN / NEW DELHI The National Green Tribunal has directed the National Highway Authority of India, NHAI, to maintain the mandatory green cover along national and state highways in order…