Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal constructions on flood...
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Uma Shankar Patwa & Anr. Vs. Union of India & Others dated 23/01/2016 regarding illegal constructions on flood plain and river bed of Yamuna,
View ArticleNGT asks five-star hotels to seek CGWA permission for extracting groundwater
AGRA: The National Green Tribunal on Monday directed four five-star hotels of Agra to get approval from the Central Ground Water Authority to extract groundwater and submit a report within two weeks. The
View ArticleNGT asks Agra Divisional Commissioner to provide data on trees near Taj Mahal
The green panel also directed M C Mehta to submit the final report on the tree-felling incidents before July 10. he National Green Tribunal has directed the Divisional Commissioner of Agra to provide
View ArticlePetrol, Diesel Vehicles Banned Within 500 Metre Of Taj Mahal: Harsh Vardhan
Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said a study had found that the white marble of the historic monument was turning yellow due to carbon pollution. New Delhi: The Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) Authority
View ArticleDistrict administration in Agra, which ranks among most polluted cities, says...
Agra: In an already heavily polluted Agra, which ranks among the worst cities in India in terms of average Air Quality Index (AQI), the district administration has said no firecrackers will be burst in
View ArticleAgra air quality takes toxic turns
Agra: Even as neighbouring Delhi is reeling under severe smog conditions, air quality in Agra hit “hazardous” levels on Thursday morning with PM 2.5 levels rising to 467 and 73 notches above Tuesday’s
View ArticleTaking Steps To Protect Environment Around Taj Mahal: Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh government also told the Supreme Court that it was considering a separate micro-level plan only limited to protection and preservation of the Taj Mahal New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh
View ArticleOrder of the Supreme Court of India regarding felling of trees in the area of...
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 20/11/2017 regarding felling of trees in the area of Taj Trapezium Zone. Notice to be issued to
View ArticleOrder of the National Green Tribunal regarding constructions on Yamuna...
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Uma Shankar Patwa & Anr. Vs. Union of India & Ors. (Earlier titled as D.K. Joshi Vs. Union of India & Ors.) dated 29/08/2017 regarding
View ArticleOrder of the National Green Tribunal regarding Yamuna floodplain...
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Umashankar Patwa & Anr. Vs. Union of India & Ors. (Earlier Titled as D.K. Joshi Vs. Union of India & Ors) dated 21/12/2017 regarding
View ArticleTTZ Authority bans use of coal in 10,400 sq kms; environmentalist says not...
AGRA: Even as the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) Authority on Thursday decided on a complete ban of use of coal within an area of 10,400 sq km covering six districts to control pollution, eminent...
View ArticleIn a first, solar powered lights on Basant Day
Agra: For the first time, Basant Day will be celebrated in an eco-friendly manner in Dayalbagh on Monday, with only solar-powered decorative lights. Twenty-thousand followers of the Radha Soami faith,
View ArticleAgra: Insect attack on Taj brings back green and black patch on marble
AGRA: With green and black patches again emerging on the iconic Taj due to insect attack, the ASI is once again set to start mud pack treatment on the monument. Incidentally, this would be the fourth
View ArticleSC expresses concern that Taj Mahal turning brown/green
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern over the change of colour of the iconic Taj Mahal at Agra and said the monument had become yellowish earlier and was now turning brownish and...
View ArticleAgra reels under water crisis; Yamuna touches minimum level
AGRA: Decrease in the quantity of water released from the Gokul barrage and a dry Yamuna, which is being nearly reduced to a sewage drain, residents in the city are facing acute water crisis for the past
View ArticleWhy the Taj is losing its colour?
The Yamuna has become a breeding ground for insects that swarm the monument at night. Rising pollution and the entry of newer pollutants have aggravated the problems The Supreme Court said last week
View Article22k pollution-causing vehicles to be taken off Agra roads
Agra: Around 22,000 pollution-causing vehicles are set to be taken off the roads in Agra. The regional transport office (RTO) in the district has sent notices to owners of 22,000 vehicles, which comprise
View ArticleUP govt scheme of zero tolerance to plastic at Taj yet to take off
Agra: The Uttar Pradesh government’s much-hyped programme of zero tolerance to use of disposal plastic, especially at Taj Mahal, hasn’t taken off as plastic water bottles and shoe covers still remain...
View ArticleCommissioner's report regarding constructions at Yamuna floodplain,...
Commissioner's report in the matter of Umashankar Pawa Vs Union of India & Others dated 23/04/2018 regarding constructions at Yamuna floodplain, Agra, Uttar Pradesh.NGT in its Order
View ArticleAdmin cracks down on polluting industries
AGRA: A week after the Supreme Court reprimanded the UP government for the damage caused to the Taj Mahal due to high levels of pollution, the Agra administration on Wednesday sealed nine furnaces and
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