Environment Protection Act

Contractor wraps trees in artificial lights; PCMC swings into action

Representative Image PUNE, Maharashtra: As environmentalist raises concern about decorating the trees with artificial lights in the Nigdi area, garden…

1 year ago

CAG flags violation of CRZ norms, destruction of Mangroves

Representative Image GANDHINAGAR, Gujarat: A report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged the violation of…

2 years ago

Traders and shopkeepers continue flouting SUP norms in Patiala

Representative Image PATIALA, Punjab: Traders, shop keepers, hotel owners and vendors continue flouting single-use plastic (SUP) norms in Patiala despite…

2 years ago

TN: Madurai Collector advises proper disposal of e-waste

Representative Image MADURAI: The District Collector of Madurai has advised the public to follow the guidelines notified by the Ministry…

2 years ago

Delhi to ask Centre to reduce GST on SUP alternatives

Representative Image NEW DELHI: Gopal Rai, Minister of Environment, Government of NCT of Delhi, said on Sunday that the city…

2 years ago

700 kg single-use plastic items seized and violators punished by MCD

Representative Image NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), seized a total of 689 kg of single-use plastic items…

2 years ago

Waste minimisation through EPR the only way: NITI Aayog

Representative Image NEW DELHI: Government think tank NITI Aayog has recommended improving waste minimization through extended producer responsibility (EPR), correct labelling,…

2 years ago

Rajasthan Government fails to notify wetlands

Representative Image JAIPUR: The majority of the district collectors in Rajasthan haven’t yet notified the wetlands in their districts as…

3 years ago

Nagaland says no to single-use plastic items

Representative Image KOHIMA, Nagaland: Through an official notification issued on April 25, the Government of Nagaland introduced a complete ban…

3 years ago

NGOs in Ludhiana demand justice for the fallen trees, stage protest

Representative image LUDHIANA: Various NGOs staged an on-site protest on Monday, January 4, against Ludhiana Municipal Corporation’s (LMC) inaction over…

3 years ago