CPCB

According to the order, the Committee constituted by National Green Tribunal may undertake visit to the relevant sites and except for such visits, conduct proceedings online, if necessary. The Committee will be at liberty to take assistance from any other expert/institution.

The Delhi High Court has issued notice in petition seeking adherance to legal mandate pertaining to the utilisation of fly ash for production of bricks.

The National Green Tribunal has refused to close the oversight committee and extended its term for six months and directed the State of Uttar Pradesh

The National Green Tribunal has directed the installation of "bird diverters" on power lines on a priority basis in order to protect the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB).

An NGT report exposed the fact that the oilfield in Assam is operating without mandatory environmental clearances. It also said that a blowout has been spewing gas for 160 days now, impacting 10 km of eco-sensitive land.

Even as the national capital is enveloped by smoke from stubble burning in the surrounding states, its government has initiated a number of steps to curb it. Will they succeed and lead to cleaner air?

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to frame guidelines for the disposal of cigarette/bidi butts in the interest of the environment within three months.

The NGT, directed that the guidelines containing locomotive standards, be put up on the website of CPCB and expeditious efforts be made by all the stakeholders including MoEF&CC, CPCB and the concerned Ministry to approve the final parameters for locomotive engines.

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