Good Food is First Food. It is not junk food. It is the food that connects nature and nutrition with livelihoods. This food is good for our health; it comes from the rich biodiversity of our regions; it provides employment to people. Most importantly, cooking and eating give us pleasure. …
The National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed another expansion on Monday with the inclusion of two Haryana districts, Jind and Karnal. Based on requests from the Haryana government, the National Capital Region Planning Board approved the inclusion of adjoining districts of Jind and Karnal in the NCR zone, Urban Development Minister …
Maintaining that Delhi cannot depend on neighbouring states Uttar Pradesh and Haryana for its potable and non-potable water requirements, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said his government was thinking of sustainable measures to meet the capital’s water needs in the long run, including water recycling. “When it rains, there …
A day after production at two of Delhi’s major water treatment plants had to be curtailed by 50 per cent after raw water from Haryana came laden with industrial pollutants, the water utility announced resumption of normal production on Tuesday as the pollutants were diluted. “The matter of rise in …
ALLAHABAD: For a cleaner Ganga and Yamuna at Magh Mela commencing from January 14, 2014, officials of Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) have decided to start monitoring quality of water in the rivers at five or six different spots including Rasoolabad, Salori downstream, Sangam, Sangam downstream and Saraswati Ghat …
River Ayad, a tributary of Berach River, which gave Udaipur the recognition as Venice of Rajasthan and was rotting due to neglect may soon see happier days again. Udaipur municipal corporation (UMC) is embarking on a cleanliness drive for the river. Ayad, which received ample water from the spills of …
On the insistence of the petitioners of the river pollution case, mayor Yatin Wagh and other civic officials visited the banks of the Godavari on Wednesday evening to discuss about the orders of the Bombay high court with respect to the implementation of suggestions of the National Environmental Engineering Research …
Say Promised 700 Litres More Than Needed New Delhi: Critics have ripped apart AAP’s claim of providing 700 litres of free water per household. But now, Delhi’s new chief minister has received some sound advice on delivering on his promise. In a letter, experts and activists have urged the CM …
The Goa state pollution control board (GSPCB)has decided to issue strict guidelines to hotels across the state for proper management of waste generated in their premises. Speaking to TOI, GSPCB chief Jose Manuel Noronha said that the board will issue new guidelines to hotels by January 15, 2014. GSPCB, on …
Fund To Benefit 28 Projects In 15 Municipalities Twenty-eight projects worth Rs 948 crore submitted by 15 municipal corporations in the state have got the green light from the Union urban development ministry. This was announced by urban affairs minister Manjalamkuzhi Ali here on Tuesday. The schemes have been sanctioned …
P G Holiday Inn Pvt Ltd (Silver Sands Beach Resort), Colva, is facing closure for causing environmental degradation and water pollution with the seven-day deadline served on the hotel expiring last week and the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) directing the district Collector to do the needful. Monday saw …
Work on three sewerage treatment plants in Jalandhar will come to a halt with Punjab government failing to release its share even though major funding is being provided by the Centre for the project. Official sources revealed that out of its share of Rs 72 crore, Punjab government has given …
Discharge of untreated water into various rivers has left 150 river stretches across the country completely polluted. The level of contamination in these stretches is so high that it cannot support any aquatic life. These stretches are located in almost all parts of the country except Jammu & Kashmir and …
The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC), which is releasing untreated sewage into Godavari river, is expected to revamp its sewage disposal system by March 2014. The city gets around 390 million litres per day (MLD) drinking water, of which sewage of around 240 MLD is generated. The NMC is treating 200 …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mr. Pradeep More & Ors Vs State of Maharashtra & Ors dated 12/12/2013 regarding industrial units as well as existing sugar factories discharging effluents in the River Chandrabhaga and non-use of adequate Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP). Original Source: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/orderinpdf/1-2013%20(WZ)(OA)_12Dec2013.pdf Previous …
The Environment ministry said it has approved the phase III of Yamuna Action Plan (YAP) for Delhi besides sanctioning two projects of pollution abatement for the river in Sonepat and Panipat in Haryana. "The YAP Phase III project for Delhi has been approved by the ministry at an estimated cost …
The Bombay high court (HC) on Wednesday while hearing the PIL filed by NGO Godavari Gatarikaran Virodhi Manch against government officials for pollution in Godavari river, asked the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) to comply with National Environmental Engineering Research Institute's (NEERI) recommendation to convert sewage treatment plants from 30 BOD …
The regional office of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) on Monday issued a show-cause notice to the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) for poor management of sewage disposal. The notice has been issued to the commissioner and the MPCB has asked the KMC to file reply within seven days. The …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vijay Kumar Vs State of Punjab & Ors. dated 02/12/2013 regarding water pollution in Phagwara, District, Kapurthala, Punjab. Original Source: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/orderinpdf/230-2013(OA)_2Dec2013.pdf
Industrialisation and urban growth in the Agra-Mathura region has endangered the world famous Taj Mahal and other historical monuments which are under constant threat from the ever increasing environmental pollution. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India declared Agra-Mathura region as air pollution protected area, namely the Taj Trapezium …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Akhil Bharat Goseva Sangh ( Mumbai) Vs Maharashtra Pollution Control Board & Others dated 29/11/2013 regarding closure of the slaughter house (Deonar Abattoir). Original Source: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/judgment/21_2013(App)(WZ)_29Nov2013_final_order.pdf
