Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding EIA clearance for all projects for road construction, 04/07/2014

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Dr. P.C. Prasad & Ors. Vs. Govt. Of NCT of Delhi & Ors. dated 04/07/2014. The Tribunal has directed the counsel appearing for the MoEF to take clear instructions from the Ministry as to why within the scope of the Entry 7(f) of the EIA Notification 2006 all projects for road construction including widening of road/construction of flyovers etc. within township area, should not be included to seek EIA clearance.

Judgement Date: 
04/07/2014
Tags:
Urban Roads, Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF), National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Urban Habitat, Delhi
Transport

Delhi tops the country in fatal road accidents and pedestrians and cyclists falling victim, claims CSE

LUCKNOW: About 16 people die and 58 are injured every hour in India due to road accidents - the death rate, in fact, is equivalent to wiping out about 40 per cent of the population of a small natio

Publication Date: 
04/07/2014
Priyanka Singh
Times of India (Lucknow)
Tags:
Delhi, Traffic Accidents, Cycles, Mumbai, Chennai (T), Bangalore (T), Lucknow (T), CSE Study, Public Transport, Sunita Narain, WHO, Air Pollution, Vehicular Pollution, Pedestrians, Transport
Energy

Delhi Metro to install three more solar power plants

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is going to install three more roof-top solar power plants in its premises, as a continuation of its policy to encourage eco-friendly work practices and technolo

Publication Date: 
04/07/2014
Times Of India (New Delhi)
Tags:
Delhi, Solar Energy, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), Energy Technology, Green House Gases, Air Pollution Control, Global Warming, Renewable Energy, Energy
Habitat And Urbanisation

Judgement of the Delhi High Court regarding impact of commercialisation and redevelopment of East Kidwai Nagar on the infrastructure as well as the right to life of residents of the adjourning areas, like South Extension, New Delhi, 03/07/2014

Judgement of the Delhi High Court in the matter of Aman Lekhi & Ors. Vs. Union Of India & Ors. dated 03/07/2014 regarding impact of commercialisation and redevelopment of East Kidwai Nagar on the infrastructure as well as the right to life of residents of the adjourning areas, like South Extension, New Delhi.

Judgement Date: 
03/07/2014
Tags:
Urban Development, Delhi, Urban Planning, High Court, Infrastructure Development, Congestion, Urban Roads, Deforestation, Delhi Development Authority (DDA)
Energy

Kerosene-free Delhi

The government has declared the Capital free of blue kerosene, and many have switched over to cooking gas.

Publication Date: 
03/07/2014
Akanksha Jain
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
Delhi, Kerosene, LPG, Public Distribution System (PDS), Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Right To Information (RTI), Energy
Habitat And Urbanisation

Delhi’s drainage, desilting and flood control a big fraud: CAG

Stuck on a waterlogged road, many of you would blame the monsoon for your misery. This report should dispel that notion.

Publication Date: 
03/07/2014
Josy Joseph
Times Of India (New Delhi)
Tags:
Delhi, Drainage, Flood Control, Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), Delhi Jal Board (DJB), Urban Waterlogging, Waste Disposal, Habitat And Urbanisation
Forests

Construction in GK-II park stayed by National Green Tribunal

The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday ordered a stay on any construction and tree felling by South Delhi Municipal Corporation in GK-II's Uday Shankar park.

Publication Date: 
03/07/2014
Times Of India (New Delhi)
Tags:
Delhi, Trees, Deforestation, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Municipal Corporation, Land Use, Forests
Water Pollution

जहरीले पानी का भी बिल

उत्तम नगर में ग्राउंड वॉटर को जल बोर्ड ने खुद बताया खराब

Publication Date: 
02/07/2014
Navbharat Times (New Delhi)
Tags:
Delhi, Groundwater Pollution, Delhi Jal Board (DJB), Water Pricing, Water Supply, Health Effects, Heavy Metals, Water Pollution
Transport

Cheaper, battery-run rickshaws planned for Delhi

Even as the debate on battery operated e-rickshaws rages, the transport department is planning to launch battery-operated three-wheeler scooter rickshaws.

Publication Date: 
02/07/2014
Rumu Banerjee
Times Of India (New Delhi)
Tags:
Delhi, Rickshaws, Battery Vehicles, CNG, Public Transport, Transport
Forests

Greater Kailash-II residents move NGT over tree felling

Residents of Greater Kailash-II have taken their campaign against felling of trees in a local park by South Delhi Municipal Corporation to the next level.

Publication Date: 
02/07/2014
Times Of India (New Delhi)
Tags:
Delhi, Trees, Deforestation, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Forests

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