Environment

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding noise and air pollution at Worli Sea Face at Bandra Worli Sea Link, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 13/03/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dileep B. Nevatia & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 13/03/2019. This application seeks direction to ensure that air pollution and noise level is within the permissible limit at Worli Sea Face and Bandra Worli Sea Link (BWSL), Mumbai.

Judgement Date: 
13/03/2019
Tags:
Noise Pollution, Air Pollution, Vehicular Pollution, Mumbai, Maharashtra, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Urban Habitat
Health

Mumbai: In 28 days, H1N1 cases beat 2018 count

With 40 Mumbaikars diagnosed with H1N1 in February, the total number of cases in 2019 so far has surpassed the total number of persons tested positive for the disease in 2018.

Publication Date: 
13/03/2019
Daily News Analysis (Mumbai)
Tags:
Maharashtra, Swine Flu, Influenza, Infectious Diseases, Health Effects, Health
Environment

Blue squad takes it slow on plastic ban in Mumbai

Following implementation of plastic ban on June 23 across the state, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) started a drive to enforce the ban by penalising violators of the ban.

Publication Date: 
13/03/2019
Daily News Analysis (Mumbai)
Tags:
Maharashtra, Plastics, Non-Biodegradable Waste, Municipal Corporation, Environment
Environment

Noise pollution: HC wants Police Commissioner to file fresh affidavit

Says affidavit filed does not outline steps to curb noise pollution

Publication Date: 
13/03/2019
Sonam Saigal
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
Maharashtra, Noise Pollution, High Court, Noise Rules 2000, Environment
Water Pollution

‘Bad’ water quality spikes in rivers feeding Mumbai’s dams

MUMBAI: As many as five of the 42 water quality monitoring units on west-flowing rivers in the state have recorded ‘bad’ and ‘bad to very bad’ levels in 2017-18 compared to only one in 2016-17, fou

Publication Date: 
11/03/2019
Times Of India (Mumbai)
Tags:
Maharashtra, Mumbai, Water Quality, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Drinking Water, Water Pollution
Health

Maharashtra records 52 swine flu deaths in 2019

A committee meeting that was held on Saturday confirmed the number of deaths.

Publication Date: 
11/03/2019
Daily News Analysis (Mumbai)
Tags:
Maharashtra, Swine Flu, Infectious Diseases, Influenza, Health
Solid Waste

Mumbai: Minor fire breaks out at Deonar landfill

A major fire broke out in February 2015, which was put out by firemen after a 10-day battle.

Publication Date: 
08/03/2019
Indian Express (Mumbai)
Tags:
Maharashtra, Mumbai, Landfill, Waste Disposal, Solid Waste
Industry

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding control of air pollution in the outskirts of Mumbai, at and around villages Ambapada and Mahul, 07/03/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Charudatt Koli Vs M/s Sea Lord Containers Ltd. dated 07/03/2019.

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Judgement Date: 
07/03/2019
Tags:
Industrial Pollution, Air Pollution, Air Pollution Control, Mumbai, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Compensation, Maharashtra
Sanitation

Swachh Survekshan 2019: Mumbai slips to 49th rank, BMC blames 3-star rating controversy

Navi Mumbai makes it to top 10; Maharashtra 3rd best performing state.

Publication Date: 
07/03/2019
Indian Express (Mumbai)
Tags:
Maharashtra, Sanitation, Municipal Corporation, Toilets
Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding quashing of final CZMP for sub-urban Mumbai, 06/03/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sonia Raj Sood Vs Union of India & Others dated 06/03/2019. This application seeks quashing of final Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) for Sub-Urban Mumbai to the extent of inclusion of Bandra Fort and its adjoining plots in Coastal Regulation Zone-II (CRZ). Particular objection is to inclusion of CTS Nos. B-1153 (part), B-1156, B-1150 and B-1155 in Bandra (West), as said area is within 100 meters of Bandra Fort. Objection is also to inclusion of Plot No.

Judgement Date: 
06/03/2019
Tags:
Coastal Development, Coastal Regulations, Mumbai, Maharashtra, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court

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