Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dinesh Kumar Chadha Vs State of Punjab & Others dated 31/01/2019 regarding illegal mining in District Rupnagar, Punjab. A report submitted by a Joint Committee of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Director Mining, State of Punjab and the Punjab State Pollution Control Board (PSPCB) refers to the status of illegal mining in Villages Harshabela, Swarha and Baihara. The Joint Committee has found that mining was taking place beyond the permitted depth and mine lease area not demarcated among others.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Gurwinder Singh Boparai Vs State of Punjab dated 16/01/2019 regarding dumping and burning of garbage taking place at Sultanpur Lodhi, District Kapurthala, Punjab. The Municipal Council, Sultanpur Lodhi is not taking the requisite steps for compliance of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sacred Heart Public School Chopra Education Society Vs Municipal Council & Others dated 14/01/2019 regarding illegal dumping and burning of garbage near a school by the Municipal Council, Kapurthala. The smoke generated by the fires is causing hazardous pollution, threatening the public health, including the health of the children.