Meghalaya’s Umkhrah and Umshyrpi rivers among 45 most polluted rivers of India: NGT

The meeting was attended by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and members of Dorbar Shnongs, among representatives from different civil bodies

NGT pulls up Mizo Govt; asks ABCI Infra to pay Rs 2.4 cr to victims’ kins

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has pulled up the Mizoram government for its “insensitive” handling of the Maudarh stone quarry collapse tragedy and ordered ABCI Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd, the company that was operating the stone quarry where 12 workers were killed following a caving in of the quarry to pay Rs 20 lakh to each […]

NGT cracks whip on Mizoram govt for poor handling of stone quarry mishap, orders ABCI Infra to pay Rs 2.4 cr to 12 victims’ families

NGT has wrapped Mizoram govt for its “insensitive” handling of the tragedy and directed it to stop violation of green laws

NGT Notice to Mizoram Govt: Stop Construction of Sports Academy at Zobawk

The Eastern Bench of the Tribunal issued the notice and stay order after hearing a petition filed by Pi Vamramchhuangi

NGT Takes Suo Motu Congnisance Of Mizoram Stone Quarry Tragedy, Issues Notice To Govt Depts

The NGT has asked govt and ABCI officials to appear before it at the case hearing on Nov 28

Sikkim: National Green Trubunal (NGT) stays construction of Gangtok Mall

The National Green Tribunal or NGT on Tuesday imposed a stay on the alleged illegal construction of the multilevel car parking-cum-shopping hub, ‘West Point Mall’ in Gangtok till March. A bench of Justice B Amit Sthalekar (Judicial Member) and Justice Saibal Dasgupta (Expert Member) passed the directions on a plea alleging that the construction is […]

Coal auction to begin soon: Meghalaya govt

The Meghalaya government has directed the Mining and Geology department to start the auctioning process of the 2 lakh metric tonnes of mined coal which is expected to begin in a few weeks time. Speaking to mediapersons, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said that in a few weeks time the government will be able to […]

Tripura: Cop, 2 others arrested in connection with attempt to murder case

Three persons including Tripura Police Inspector Sukanta Biswas arrested in connection with an attempt to murder case in Agartala. The three of them including Sohab Mia and Sumit Choudhury were reportedly arrested for attempting to murder Budhhishatta Das, a bank officer. As per reports, on August 4, the three accused tried to kill Das after […]

NGT panel discusses scientific coal mining

The NGT appointed committee headed by retired High Court judge BP Katoki held a meeting with the state government officials and concerned departments on Monday and discussed about scientific coal mining. During the meeting the Indian Bureau of Mines gave a presentation on scientific coal mining. The officials brought to the notice of the NGT […]