The Latest Breaking News from NGT

Oil spill in Chennai's Manali & Ennore causes ecological disaster, CPCL denies pipeline leak, NGT sets unrealistic deadline for clean-up.

More than 20,000 people residing on the banks of the Buckingham Canal in North Chennai’s Ennore have been severely affected by the massive oil spill from the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd refinery. Now, they prepare to face far-reaching consequences to their health as well as ecosystems, on which they depend…

NECL and Madhava Projects Limited flouted mining norms at quarries in Anakapalli district, Environment Ministry informs NGT. Both the companies are liable to pay a compensation of ₹92.50 crore, the Environment Ministry says in its inspection report.

NGT takes suo motu cognizance of alien plant invasion in Kerala's Kole wetlands. Notices issued to Principal Sec. of Environment, Kerala; Nat. Biodiversity Authority; Chairman, Kerala State Pollution Control Board; District Collector, Thrissur; Kerala Forest Research Institute; Kerala State Wetland Authority. Cabomba furcata, water hyacinth, Salvinia molesta threaten biodiversity, paddy…

Rat-hole mining, once used in Meghalaya, was used to rescue 41 workers from the Silkyara tunnel. Despite a 2014 ban, illegal mining and trafficking of coal continues, leading to land degradation, deforestation, and water pollution. Human rights activists flagged the hazards of rat-hole mining two decades ago, with reports estimating…

NGT forms committee to investigate cause of sea turning red in Puducherry. Panel to comprise CPCB, PPCC, Marine Biology Dept. of University of Puducherry and senior scientist. Report suggests algal bloom or industrial pollution as possible causes. Samples collected on 3 days. Report to be submitted to NGT's southern zone…

SC stays NGT order directing Maharashtra to pay ₹12,000 crore as environmental compensation for improper waste management. CJI D.Y. Chandrachud orders stay on NGT direction. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi says review of order pending. Tribunal imposed amount for improper management of solid & liquid waste.

NGT bans desilting, dredging activities in Rajasthan's Bisalpur dam without prior environmental clearance. Contract issued to private firm as "guaranteed annual return" for 20 years. NGT directs State Pollution Control Board to take action if tribunal's directions not followed. Desilting/dredging activities in guise of mineral extraction not allowed without environmental…

Citizens' movements in Telangana have had success in protecting trees & environment, such as Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park & Khajaguda. A petition to protect Chevella Banyans led to NGT ordering an EIA, though the fate of the trees is uncertain.

NGT orders Special Committee to expedite remediation of chromium-contaminated site in Ranipet, TN. Committee to monitor implementation of action plan, complete project report & start work for permanent remediation w/in 6 months. Tribunal stresses need to protect people from health issues.

The Kerala State Pollution Control Board (PCB) had sanctioned ₹45 lakh to conduct the study, which is aimed at checking indiscriminate faecal contamination of waterbodies owing to dumping of untreated wastewater.