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Pollution Body Admits No Research Has Been Done Behind Overage Vehicle Ban
Air Quality Management Commission admitted it has not conducted any research or study on pollution caused by diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, which form the basis of the overage vehicle ban in Delhi-NCR.
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Green Tribunal Seeks Complete Report From 53 Cities On Polluting Sources
The National Green Tribunal has directed 53 cities which witnessed deterioration in air quality to submit a complete report on the contribution of each polluting source and measures taken to reduce pollution.
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"Gross Misuse": Green Tribunal Slams Pollution Control Body For Diverting Funds
The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday imposed a cost of Rs 25,000 on the Union Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change for filing a "vague and irrelevant reply" on a matter regarding the psychological aspect of air pollution.
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Take Possible Immediate Remedial Measures To Improve Air Quality, States Told
The National Green Tribunal has observed that the various states where the Air Quality Index deteriorated did not fully comply with its earlier direction to take "immediate remedial action".
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"Explore Viablility Of Electric Crematoriums": Green Tribunal To States
The National Green Tribunal has directed all states and union territories to switch over to environment friendly methods of cremation and explore viability of electric or PNG crematorium alongside wood to curb air pollution.
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Total Ban On Crackers From Midnight To November 30 In Delhi, Nearby Areas
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a total ban on sale and use of firecrackers in Delhi and adjoining areas starting midnight of November 9 to November 30. The ban has been imposed ahead of Diwali to prevent worsening of the air quality - already in the "severe" zone - because of fire crackers.
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Air Pollution Contributes 15% To Covid Mortality, Green Court Informed
Air pollution is an important cofactor increasing the risk of mortality from COVID-19 as per latest research, the National Green Tribunal was informed on Thursday.
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Green Court NGT Widens Firecracker Pollution Notices To 18 States, Union Territories
The National Green Tribunal today expanded the ambit of hearing cases on pollution by use of firecrackers beyond the NCR and issued notices to 18 states and Union Territories where air quality is beyond norms.
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Green Court Fines 4 Firms Rs 286 cr For Mumbai's "Gas Chamber-Like" Air
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has held four companies, including government-owned oil majors BPCL and HPCL, responsible for creating "gas chamber-like condition" in Mumbai's Mahul, Ambapada and Chembur areas and directed them to pay Rs 286.2 crore for the damaged caused to the environment.
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Pollution Board Asked To Recover Rs 71.62 Lakh Fine From Railways
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday directed the Central Pollution Control Board to recover a fine of Rs 71.62 lakh from Northern Railways noting that it has failed to stop air pollution around the Shakurbasti railway station due to loading and unloading of cement.
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Pollution Body Admits No Research Has Been Done Behind Overage Vehicle Ban
Air Quality Management Commission admitted it has not conducted any research or study on pollution caused by diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, which form the basis of the overage vehicle ban in Delhi-NCR.
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Green Tribunal Seeks Complete Report From 53 Cities On Polluting Sources
The National Green Tribunal has directed 53 cities which witnessed deterioration in air quality to submit a complete report on the contribution of each polluting source and measures taken to reduce pollution.
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"Gross Misuse": Green Tribunal Slams Pollution Control Body For Diverting Funds
The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday imposed a cost of Rs 25,000 on the Union Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change for filing a "vague and irrelevant reply" on a matter regarding the psychological aspect of air pollution.
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Take Possible Immediate Remedial Measures To Improve Air Quality, States Told
The National Green Tribunal has observed that the various states where the Air Quality Index deteriorated did not fully comply with its earlier direction to take "immediate remedial action".
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"Explore Viablility Of Electric Crematoriums": Green Tribunal To States
The National Green Tribunal has directed all states and union territories to switch over to environment friendly methods of cremation and explore viability of electric or PNG crematorium alongside wood to curb air pollution.
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Total Ban On Crackers From Midnight To November 30 In Delhi, Nearby Areas
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a total ban on sale and use of firecrackers in Delhi and adjoining areas starting midnight of November 9 to November 30. The ban has been imposed ahead of Diwali to prevent worsening of the air quality - already in the "severe" zone - because of fire crackers.
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Air Pollution Contributes 15% To Covid Mortality, Green Court Informed
Air pollution is an important cofactor increasing the risk of mortality from COVID-19 as per latest research, the National Green Tribunal was informed on Thursday.
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Green Court NGT Widens Firecracker Pollution Notices To 18 States, Union Territories
The National Green Tribunal today expanded the ambit of hearing cases on pollution by use of firecrackers beyond the NCR and issued notices to 18 states and Union Territories where air quality is beyond norms.
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Green Court Fines 4 Firms Rs 286 cr For Mumbai's "Gas Chamber-Like" Air
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has held four companies, including government-owned oil majors BPCL and HPCL, responsible for creating "gas chamber-like condition" in Mumbai's Mahul, Ambapada and Chembur areas and directed them to pay Rs 286.2 crore for the damaged caused to the environment.
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Pollution Board Asked To Recover Rs 71.62 Lakh Fine From Railways
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday directed the Central Pollution Control Board to recover a fine of Rs 71.62 lakh from Northern Railways noting that it has failed to stop air pollution around the Shakurbasti railway station due to loading and unloading of cement.
