Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 19, 2019)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Rivers across the world have high levels of antibiotics
Researchers estimate presence of 14 antibiotics in rivers of 72 countries across six continents
42 rivers have extremely high concentration of neurotoxic heavy metals
Ganga was found to be polluted with five heavy metals, namely chromium, copper, nickel, lead and iron
The plastic trail of the Ganga from mountain to sea
Despite campaigns for cleanliness, India has ignored the massive proliferation of plastics along rivers like the Ganga, in towns and villages, …
Kumbh leaves Godavari with 130 times more bacteria load
Scientists, who conducted a study at five locations across Godavari river, say open defecation by pilgrims and bad sewage management and waste …
Projects worth Rs 1,050 crore commissioned under Namami Gange in Patna
Union Minister Uma Bharti had pledged to speed-up the programme after recent criticism by the National Green Tribunal
A Tale of Two Rivers
Extraordinary court rulings on two rivers in south India set the stage for a showdown between environmental agencies and the industry
Open violation
While private service stations bear the brunt of the Delhi government's green brigade, polluting railway service stations go scot free
Dried up water sources
Similipal region in Orissa faces the prospects of drought if steps are not taken to halt the flow of pollutants into perennial streams
Brij Gopal: A tireless advocate for India’s rivers
With his death, India has lost a great mind and a lot of us in the conservation arena, our mentor
Suggestions on government’s Clean Ganga online platform limited in scope
The Ganga Vichar Manch was launched on January 30 under the National Mission for Clean Ganga
It's whales today, but it could be you tomorrow
Industrial pollution along Canada's southeastern coast and its fatal results form the theme of BBC's Death on the St Lawrence.
Shut down!
Forced by the Supreme Court, authorities crack down on industries that pollute the Yamuna river. Over 200 units are sealed; 900 more face closure
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Reviving Adi Ganga: Central funds, international project give hope
Adi Ganga was chosen from India as a part of a project to address pollution in South Asian rivers
Bengal green activist urges PM Modi to save country’s oldest botanical garden from Ganga erosion
The prime minister cleared Rs 2,550 crore to augment Ganga-bound sewage in Bengal; no funds to stop Ganga erosion
Anandatheertha, the sage who lived for Kaveri, dies
Anandatheertha lived a life of intense commitment to the Kaveri. He died in landslide in Talakaveri on August 6
Immersion of monk’s body in Ganga attracts criticism
Virakta Maharaj, known as Shobhan Sarkaar among his devotees, often expressed wishes of having his body immersed in the Ganga
62 booked in Bhagalpur for idol immersion in violation of NGT directives
According to reports, idols have been immersed in the Ganga and its tributaries across Bihar from Durga Puja till Chhath
Deforestation, urbanisation, illegal mining, waste dumping leave Cauvery battered and bruised
Decades of degradation has led to an unprecedented crisis for the 15 million who live on the banks of the river. Down To Earth travels along the …
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The dark side of Sabarmati river development
Recent report flags high levels of pollutants entering the river, non-compliance of SC order
Two more Pune rivers set to get makeovers
Questions arise if this will only be a cosmetic makeover or one that will affect the rivers’ ecological system and services
Carry on with World Culture Festival but pay Rs 25 lakh first, says NGT
Green tribunal gives go-ahead to mega event on the condition that the initial payment is made by today evening