Mining

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal mining in the catchment area of the Sardar Samand Lake, Pali District, Rajasthan, 20/02/2017

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Tilok Ram Vs State of Rajasthan dated 20/02/2017 regarding illegal mining in the catchment area of the Sardar Samand Lake in Distric Pali, Rajasthan.

Judgement Date: 
20/02/2017
Tags:
Lakes, Pali (D), Rajasthan, Mining, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Wetlands, Hydrology, Birds, Migratory Species, Reservoirs
Water Resources

दो माह में दो बार सामान्य से नीचे गिरा नैनी झील का जलस्तर

दो माह में दो बार सामान्य से नीचे गिरा नैनी झील का जलस्तरदो माह में दो बार सामान्य से नीचे गिरा नैनी झील का जलस्तर

Publication Date: 
20/02/2017
Dainik Jagran (New Delhi)
Tags:
Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand), Nainital (D), Lakes, Rainfall, Water Resources
Water Pollution

Mumbai’s water quality index is bad as air quality index

According to a survey by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) the water quality index of Mumbai is bad much like air quality index.

Publication Date: 
14/02/2017
Free Press Journal (Mumbai)
Tags:
Maharashtra, Mumbai, Drinking Water Quality, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Mithi, Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Lakes, Water Pollution
Water Resources

Osmansagar fence bares Telangana government's violation

Hyderabad: A fresh investigation by the petitioner Mr.

Publication Date: 
09/02/2017
Deccan Chronicle (Telangana)
Tags:
Telangana, Osmansagar, National Green Trbunal (NGT), Lakes, Water Distribution, Ecosystems, Water Resources
Water Pollution

High Selenium Levels Found in Fish in N.C. Lakes Receiving Coal Ash Waste

A new Duke University study has found high levels of selenium in fish in three North Carolina lakes receiving power plants’ coal ash waste.

Publication Date: 
08/02/2017
Environment News Network
Tags:
Lakes, Lake Pollution, Fish, United States Of America (US)
Water Resources

Lakes respond differently to nitrogen disposition

Nitrogen deposition caused by human activities can lead to an increased phytoplankton production in boreal lakes.

Publication Date: 
07/02/2017
Environment News Network
Tags:
Lakes, Water Resources, Aquatic Animals
Water Resources

REMA mulls creation of artificial lake at Gikondo Industrial Zone

An artificial lake could be created in former Gikondo Industrial Zone in Kigali once the relocation of all the factories there to the Special Economic Zone is completed, Rwanda Environment Manageme

Publication Date: 
06/02/2017
New Times (Rwanda)
Tags:
Water Resources, Lakes, Rwanda, Industry, Relocation, Environment, Africa
Water Pollution

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution of water bodies in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, 30/01/2017

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zonal Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Abhay Jain Vs. Collector, District Shivpuri & Others dated 30/01/2017 regarding pollution and encroachment of water bodies in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh.

Judgement Date: 
30/01/2017
Tags:
Water Pollution, Shivpuri (T), Lakes, Rivers, Madhya Pradesh, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court
Water Resources

Telangana govt may relax city lake curbs

Osmansagar and Himayatsagar, may be excluded from GO 111, that bars construction activity within 10-km radius of the lakes.

Publication Date: 
27/01/2017
Deccan Chronicle (Telangana)
Tags:
Andhra Pradesh, Lakes, Osmansagar, Drinking Water, Godavari, Water Resources, Environmentalists
Water Resources

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding industrial units situated within 10 km radius of of Himayathsagar and Osmansagar lakes, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana, 25/01/2017

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone, Chennai) dated 25/01/2017 in the matter of Telangana State Pollution Control Board Paryavaran Bhavan VS Md Shahbaz Ullah Ranga Reddy District regarding industries situated in Kotwalguda Village and Jalpally Village, Ranga Reddy District. The Telangana State Pollution Control Board had directed closure of the units citing the reason that they are situated within 10 km radius of Himayathsagar and Osmansagar lakes and that they are operating without “consent to operate” from the Board.

Judgement Date: 
25/01/2017
Tags:
Lakes, Industry, Telangana, Osmansagar, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)

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