National Green Tribunal
Great Nicobar mega project explained: NGT nod, environmental clearance and key concerns
The National Green Tribunal upheld the Great Nicobar Island development project, emphasising adherence to environmental clearances. The order into account both the project’s strategic significance and its environmental implications.
3 min read17 Feb 2026Delhi Air pollution: Sirsa says issue to be discussed in assembly on Friday—‘People will know AAP is responsible’
Delhi's pollution issue will be discussed in Assembly, with Environment minister Sirsa stating ‘people will know AAP is responsible for the problem’. The city's AQI improved to 276 on Thursday. Meanwhile, the NGT has ordered the submission of water quality data for the Yamuna.
2 min read8 Jan 2026Travelling to Mussoorie? You now need to register to visit the hill station — Website, steps, and other key details
Tourists visiting Mussoorie must register online starting August 1 to help the Uttarakhand government manage visitor numbers and enhance services. The registration requires personal details, travel dates and other details.
1 min read1 Aug 2025Could I please have my Thar back—if not an Ambassador?
The National Green Tribunal’s ruling that forces good cars off Delhi’s streets for being too old has deprived people of their prized wheels. It’s good that Delhi’s government is challenging this. What we need to check is road fitness—as the UK does.
4 min read31 Jul 2025What are End-of-Life Vehicles? Why does SC's hearing on Delhi's blanket ban on overage diesel, petrol vehicles matter?
The Supreme Court will hear a plea from Delhi government challenging a ban on overaged vehicles in Delhi-NCR. The plea argues for a policy based on emission levels rather than age.
1 min read28 Jul 2025BS-VI vehicles: Supreme Court agrees to hear plea to allow end-of-life vehicles to ply in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal seeking to allow vehicles that comply with the latest BS-VI emission standards to operate in the Delhi-NCR region without an end-of-life period.
1 min read24 Jul 2025Mint Explainer: Why India’s plywood industry faces an environmental crackdown
On 27 May the National Green Tribunal directed the environment ministry to draft comprehensive guidelines for the industry following complaints of pollution from plywood units in Haryana’s Yamuna Nagar district.
4 min read4 Jun 2025India should re-imagine the National Green Tribunal for better outcomes
The NGT has been criticized for alleged over-reach and taking up cases on its own accord. It should be re-equipped to champion environmental justice while promoting sustainable development.
4 min read20 Jan 2025MoEFCC pushes for night safaris in zoos, backed by global tech expertise
Night safaris were ended inside forest reserves as they were affecting the wildlife in Kanha, Pench and Satpura Tiger Reserves.
3 min read29 Dec 2024Supreme Court rulings on environmental damage highlight flaws in National Green Tribunal’s methods
The court has pulled up the NGT for imposing fines based solely on expert committee reports and calculating them as a percentage of total revenue, without following the principle of natural justice. Several experts told Mint the regulator needs an overhaul.
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