New UP tourism policy on anvil
Agra: After a gap of 17 years, the UP tourism department has set about drafting a new tourism policy. The department has proposed the development of 13 heritage walks in Agra, Lucknow, Varanasi and...
View ArticleOrder of the National Green Tribunal regarding cutting of 4000 trees in the...
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Tribunal on its own Motion Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors. dated 20/07/2015 regarding cutting of 4000 trees in the Taj Eco Zone.The
View ArticleMC Mehta to probe tree felling near Taj
AGRA: National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday set up an independent inquiry under noted environmentalist MC Mehta into the alleged illegal felling and sale of 4,000 trees in the special eco-sensitive zone
View ArticlePar panel concerned over pollution in Taj Trapezium Zone
A parliamentary panel has voiced concern over industrial pollution in the Taj Trapezium Zone Authority area "adversely" affecting the Taj Mahal and said that it was "aghast" at the lack of administrative
View ArticleNGT orders inquiry into felling of 4,000 trees in Taj Eco Zone
The report alleged that the former Agra DFO had allegedly felled 8,000 trees in the Babarpur area and another 4,000 trees in the 500 metre radius around the Taj Mahal — an ESZ. The National Green Tribunal
View ArticleEnsure 24-hour electricity to protect Taj Mahal from pollution, says...
Noting that diesel generators in the area around the Taj Mahal are a major source of pollution 'adversely' affecting the monument, a parliamentary panel has urged Uttar Pradesh government to implement
View ArticleGreen tribunal seeks Agra authorities’ reply on constructions on Yamuna flood...
AGRA: Hearing a plea against constructions on the Yamuna flood plain zone, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday directed the Agra Development Authority, the irrigation department and the Jal Nigam
View ArticleTree felling: NGT official visits Taj zone
Following the allegation that former Agra divisional forest officer NK Janu had felled and sold thousands of trees in the Taj eco-sensitive area and Babarpur forest, environmentalist MC Mehta visited the
View ArticleTaj Mahal vulnerable to pollution, no study on other monuments yet: Govt
The government has not carried out any specific study to identify monuments across the country with regards to their vulnerability to climate change and air pollution, the Lok Sabha was informed today.
View ArticleTaj tree felling raised in Rajya Sabha, MoEF says it sought report
The alleged cutting of thousands of trees in the Taj Mahal's special eco-sensitive zone and selling them off by a former DFO was raised in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Replying to a question, Union...
View ArticleYamuna pollution: Parliamentary panel for better waste management...
To tackle degradation of the Yamuna, a Parliamentary panel has recommended strengthening of solid and liquid municipal waste management infrastructure in Agra and preventing bathing of animals in the...
View ArticleTaj tree-cutting incident: NGT asks UP govt to file report in 2 weeks
National Green Tribunal (NGT) chairperson Justice Swatantra Kumar came down heavily on the Uttar Pradesh government for several mismanagements in the Taj Mahal's eco-sensitive zone and Yamuna floodplain
View ArticleNo illegal construction in Taj eco-sensitive zone: NGT to UP
The National Green Tribunal today directed the Uttar Pradesh government to ensure that no unauthorised construction activities are permitted and no trees cut in the eco-sensitive zone near the Taj Mahal.
View ArticleAMC slapped fine of Rs one lakh for dumping wastes along Yamuna flood plains
Agra: The National Green Tribunal (NGT), on Thursday, imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on Agra Municipal Corporation (AMC) for dumping hazardous waste along the banks of river Yamuna. It also directed civic
View ArticleCar buyers in Agra need to own garage, before owning car
AGRA: All car buyers in Agra will have to furnish proof of owning a garage or a slot in a parking area in order to get their vehicles registered. The decision was take by Taj Trapezium Zone Authority
View ArticleCops don't know how to book Yamuna dumpers
Agra: Following the National Green Tribunal's stern warning against dumping of garbage on Yamuna river bed, Agra Municipal Corporation are started lodging complaints against offenders under NGT Act....
View ArticleAgra civic authorities, police pass buck on implementing NGT provisions
AGRA: The Agra Municipal Corporation (AMC) has rolled up its sleeves to initiate action against any act of garbage disposal in Yamuna after the Nation Green Tribunal (NGT) slapped a fine of Rs 1 lakh on
View ArticleOrder of the National Green Tribunal regarding felling of trees in the Taj...
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Tribunal on its own Motion Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors. dated 10/09/2015 regarding felling of trees in the
View ArticleNGT fines Agra builders, colonies Rs 1.41cr for polluting
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slapped a fine of Rs 1.41 crore on nine colonies and three builders here for polluting Yamuna river. According to Agra Development Authority (ADA) secretary...
View ArticleCivic body to prevent idol immersion in Yamuna
AGRA: Idols of elephant-headed god Ganesh have thronged city's markets for the annual Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. A fairly private practice earlier, it is a large public festival today. But increasing
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