Hundreds of minor minerals mines, which failed to obtain the National Green Tribunal (NGT) mandated environment clearance (EC) in Kota region were forced to discontinue operations, leaving thousands of labourers without work.
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Formerly known as Vivendi Environment, the France-based transnational firm Veolia Environment is active in water, waste solutions and energy services businesses. Founded in 1853, it is present in around fifty countries.
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NGT slaps Rs.25 cr fine on Adani-Hazira Port
The National Green Tribunal has slapped a penalty of Rs.25 crore on Adani-Hazira Port Pvt Ltd and its associate Hajira Infrastructure Pvt Ltd for carrying out work at their Hazira-based port near Surat without acquiring environment clearance.
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Green clearance to Mumbai Trans Harbour Link
The Centre issued a fresh coastal regulation zone (CRZ) clearance to the ambitious 22-km Mumbai Trans Harbour Link project worth Rs.11,370 crore.
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Kerala govt backs out of Aranmula airport project
The Kerala government has backed off from the controversial KGS Aranmula International Airport project, which had recently lost its environmental clearance. Forest Minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan informed the Legislative Assembly
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NGT seeks report on mining dumps from Goa govt
By August 8, Goa government has been asked to submit details on the extent of mining dumps in and outside lease areas in the state to the national green tribunal (NGT). At a recent hearing, the tribunal received an assurance from the state government counsel that a complete report about the dumps will be filed and that it will be a common one for all the mine operators named as resp
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Reopening of smelter hits roadblock
While Sterlite Industries is in the process of reopening its copper smelter in Tamil Nadu following the verdict of National Green Tribunal (NGT), some reports indicate that a local authority appealed against the judgement in the Supreme Court. The tribunal allowed the firm to reopen the smelter under the monitoring of a court-appointed panel. The smelter, which produces more than half of India's total refined copper, remained shut for around two
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Aranmula airport project gets green nod
KGS Aranmula International Airport, which is building a Rs 2,000-crore green field airport at Pathanamthitta in Kerala, may restart construction work on the project following the verdict of the National Green Tribunal, Chennai. The tribunal dismissed a petition challenging various decisions related to the project. The decision includes indu