Ministry Of Environment

Volkswagen Charged Rs. 100 Crore By NGT Over Emission Scandal

CarAndBike Team | Friday November 16, 2018

The National Green Tribunal today directed Volkswagen to deposit an interim amount of Rs 100 crore with the CPCB in a case related to allegations against the German carmaker for using 'cheat device' in emission tests of its diesel vehicles. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel also formed a committee comprising officials of t...

Volkswagen To Deposit Rs. 100 Crore With Pollution Board: Green Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 16, 2018

The National Green Tribunal today directed Volkswagen to deposit an interim amount of Rs. 100 crore with theCentral Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in a case related to allegations against the German auto major for using 'cheat device' in emission tests of its diesel vehicles. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel also formed a...

Delhi-NCR To Observe 'Clean Air Week' From November 1-5

Delhi News | ANI | Wednesday October 31, 2018

A 'Clean Air Week' would be organised from November 1-5 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in collaboration with the Delhi government and the four major National Capital Region cities to control the air pollution.

"People More Important Than Industries": Top Court To Centre On Pollution

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 16, 2018

People are more important than industries, the Supreme Court said today while taking note of a report that 60,000 people have died due to pollution.

Top Court Rebukes Petroleum Ministry Over Laxity, Questions Its Status

India News | The Press Trust of India | Monday July 9, 2018

Does the Petroleum Ministry consider itself to be 'God' or a 'super government' and think that the "unemployed" judges are at their mercy, an anguished Supreme Court bench observed today.

How Can Cigarette Butts Be Termed 'Biodegradable', Green Court Asks Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 19, 2017

The National Green Tribunal today slammed the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) for terming cigarette butts as 'biodegradable' and directed it to clarify its stand on the issue.

Meghalaya Assembly Passes Unanimous Resolution Against Cattle Trade Rule

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Tuesday June 13, 2017

The Meghalaya assembly on Monday passed a unanimous resolution, asking the Centre to withdraw its cattle trade rules, which ban the sale and purchase of cattle in animal markets for slaughter. The resolution said the rules were "beyond the scope and object" set out in the Preamble of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and was thus infr...

Environment Committee Approves GM Mustard. Anti-GM Activists, Farmers Remain Opposed

India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Saturday May 13, 2017

The country's first genetically modified food crop, GM Mustard, gets the green light from the Ministry of Environment and Forests' Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). The committee has given a positive recommendation calling it "safe" and fit for commercial release.

Government Panel Clears Use Of Genetically Modified Mustard. Final Approval Awaited

India News | Edited by Indroneil B Biswas | Friday May 12, 2017

A government panel has cleared an application seeking approval for commercial use of indigenously developed genetically modified mustard. The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee of the ministry of Environment recommended the use of what would be India's first GM food crop on Thursday.

Chennai Oil Spill: National Green Tribunal To Hear Plea Today

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 6, 2017

The issue of a recent oil spill off the coast of Tamil Nadu that is posing a threat to environment and health of local residents has gone to the National Green Tribunal with a plea seeking compensation and seizure of the vessels.

Over 40 Tigers Died In Various Zoos In India In 2015-16: Centre

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 7, 2016

Over 40 tigers have died in various zoos across the country in 2015-16 while eight wild cats have died in the current financial year, the government has said.

Green Tribunal Questions Demolitions Under Delhi Redevelopment Plan

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 12, 2016

The National Green Tribunal issued notices to Ministry of Environment, Urban Redevelopment and state owned National Building Construction corporation against ongoing demolition drives in seven government housing colonies. The NGT was acting on a complaint by former union minister Raghunath Jha.

Environment Ministry To Develop Next Generation Refrigerants

India News | ANI | Friday September 16, 2016

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has announced an ambitious collaborative research and development programme to develop next generation, sustainable refrigerant technologies as alternatives to HFCs.

BRICS Environment Ministers To Meet In Goa On September 16

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 14, 2016

The environment ministers of BRICS countries will meet in Goa on September 16 to strengthen mutual cooperation in areas of air and water pollution and climate change.

Green Court Seeks Information On MoEF's Stop-Work Order On Polavaram Project

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 30, 2016

The National Green Tribunal has directed the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to inform it about the status of implementation of its stop work order at the Polavaram project.