Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "Telangana: Deepening pollution crisis in Godawari threatens lives livelihoods appearing in the Telangana Today dated 13.05.2025" dated 29/05/2025. The application was registered suo-motu on the basis of the news item titled Telangana: Deepening pollution crisis in Godawari …
While resolving to hold sensitisation camps in 400 panchayats of the state for the effective implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), the Himalaya Niti Abhiyan (HNA) has demanded the constitution of a state-level committee headed by Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh to ensure the political will required for the expeditious …
This document reports on 2012 major disasters in India, especially those for which the state governments have called on the Central Government for support, such as floods and heavy rain in Assam, Uttarkashi, Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh (Nilam cyclone). It also considers some unique disaster events which caused a …
The state government is yet to initiate steps for the safe handling of waste generated from hospitals, medical health institutions, colleges and university laboratories. The indiscriminate disposal of waste generated from government medical institutions in the district has become a major health hazard and risk to human population. A few …
Illegal mining in Kangra has posed a threat to over 100 irrigation and drinking water supply schemes which get water from small rivers of this district. The Kirpal Chand kuhal supplying water to over 30 panchayats comprising 100 villages of Palampur, Bhawarans and Daroh blocks and Charnamati and lower Baijnath …
Despite drawing flak for unprofessional deliverance of mid-day meals in government schools at several places in the state, Punjab has bagged the second position among states and union territories in the latest report on the scheme by the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development. Punjab, with an aggregate of 76.81 …
A climate proofing project will be soon implemented in the state with the assistance of German state agencies to address the concerns arising due to increasing climate variability by giving a boost to core forestry activities. The main focus will be on rejuvenation of the ever-depleting natural water resources by …
The State Pollution Control Board has issued notices to 32 healthcare units for their failure to ensure proper segregation and disposal of bio-medical waste. Notices were issued on the basis of shortcomings observed by a three-member committee of scientists which carried out inspections of 62 hospitals, 43 private and 19 …
Continued illegal mining in the Chaki river along the Punjab-Himachal border is threatening national and state infrastructure, including railway bridges, roads and water supply schemes. While there has been a complete ban on mining in river beds by the National Green Tribunal, sources told The Tribune that mining had been …
Shimla, November 24: The state government has decided to formulate a comprehensive policy to facilitate conversion of various non-biodegradable wastes into energy to give push to recycling. So far, the focus had been on reduction of non-biodegradable waste through steps such as imposition of ban on polythene carry bags and …
India will soon establish a research station to carry out cryosphere studies in the Himalayas. Cryosphere is a term for the regions, which are covered in ice and snow either seasonally or all year round. Rasik Ravindra, Panikkar professor at the ministry of earth sciences, New Delhi and former director …
Violation of pollution norms The HP Environment Protection and Pollution Control Board has snapped electricity connections of 17 hotels.The pollution board will tighten its noose around 200 hotels located on riversides in Mandi, Chamba, Shimla and Nahan as these have no approval of the pollution control board for the disposal …
New Delhi : Karnataka has topped the first ever ranking of state governments on the basis of their performance and implementation of the midday meal scheme with a total score of 77.79 per cent, followed by Punjab (76.81 per cent), Daman & Diu (71.40 per cent) and Himachal Pradesh (71.31 …
New Delhi : All hydel projects with investment requirement of up to Rs 1,000 crore may soon be exempted from the mandatory techno-economic clearance of the Central Electricity Authority. The power ministry is set to authorise state governments to undertake an appraisal of such hydropower projects on their own. Sources …
In the tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh, around 20,000 people are awaiting allotment of 'nautor' land for last 15-20 years. Seeing no end to their wait due to the Forest Conservation Act (FCA), which came into force in 1980, now tribals are demanding that either the Act be amended or …
The objective of the State Water Policy is to take cognizance of the existing situation, to propose a framework for creation of a system of laws and institutions and for a plan of action with a unified national perspective. According to the policy, public policies on water resources need to …
While tourist places like Manali and Dalhousie have witnessed early snowfall this year resulting into tourism boom, Shimla is still awaiting season's first snowfall. Global warming has not only resulted in rise in temperature, but has also affected snow and rain pattern in the region. Temperatures in the north-western Himalayan …
An earthquake of moderate intensity shook Punjab, Haryana and parts of Himachal Pradesh tonight, prompting people to rush out of their homes in panic. The quake, with its epicentre in Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, measured 4.9 on the Richter scale, the meteorological department said. The tremors were felt at 8.23 …
The World Bank has agreed to fund the second phase of the state road project, but with certain conditions, including an independent setup for its implementation in a time-bound manner. The state has already held discussions on the issue with the World Bank which wants the government to strengthen the …
A sudden temperature drop and an equally sudden calming of winds on Tuesday exposed Delhi's unhealthy air quality to all its residents. Two days after Diwali, a thick smog of pollutants hung over the city through the day as weather conditions prevented its escape. As Delhiites were forced to inhale …
The state government will order an inquiry and initiate action against route permits issued in violation of transport policy from 2008 to 2013. Minister for Transport, Food and Civil Supplies and Technical Education GS Bali said this while talking to The Tribune. Bali said route permits and other violations of …
