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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal discharge of untreated effluents by Nityanand Institute of Medical Science, Pune, Maharashtra, 04/07/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Zumbarlal Dnyanoba Murkute Vs Dr. Nitin Virsingh Daliya & Others dated 04/07/2019 regarding illegal discharge of untreated effluents by Nityanand Institute of Medical Science while running a hospital, resort and party hall. It has been alleged that there is no proper waste management arrangement and untreated effluent was continuously being discharged causing massive damage to the environment. The report submitted by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) reveals environmental non-compliances.

Judgement Date: 
09/07/2019
Tags:
Hospital Waste, Pune, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Waste Management, Groundwater Pollution, Maharashtra, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)
Solid Waste

Waste pickers’ cooperative to set up mobile e-waste kiosks in Aundh

TO ADDRESS the mounting problem of electronic waste or e-waste, the waste pickers’ cooperative of the city, Swach, has decided to start a special drive for its collection.

Publication Date: 
19/05/2019
Indian Express (New Delhi)
Tags:
Electronic Waste, Pune, Waste Recycling
Health

Swine flu cases rise to 112 in Pune; 17 deaths since January

PUNE: Extended winter, wide fluctuation in day and night temperatures and the declining immunity among people have sent swine flu cases soaring in the city as well as the state this year so far.

Publication Date: 
10/04/2019
Times Of India (Pune)
Tags:
Maharashtra, Swine Flu, Pune, Influenza, Infectious Diseases, Health
Environment

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal discharge of untreated effluents by Nityanand Institute of Medical Science, Mulshi District, Pune, Maharashtra, 27/03/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Zumbarlal Dnyanoba Murkute Vs Dr. Nitin Virsingh Daliya & Others dated 27/03/2019 regarding illegal discharge of untreated effluents in the environment by Dr. Nitin Virsingh Daliya in the course of his business of running a hospital, resort and party hall known as Nityanand Institute of Medical Science. There is no proper waste management arrangement and untreated effluent is continuously discharged from the establishment causing massive damage to the environment.

Judgement Date: 
27/03/2019
Tags:
Hospital Waste, Mulshi, Waste Disposal, Land Pollution, Pune, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Groundwater Pollution, Maharashtra, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)
Environment

Plea in NGT opposes MoEF order on clearances

A Pune-based petitioner has filed an application before the principal bench of National Green Tribunal in New Delhi challenging the Environment Ministry’s recent notification easing environmental n

Publication Date: 
29/11/2018
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
National Green Trbunal (NGT), Pune, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF), Environment Clearance (EC), Environment Act 1986, Maharashtra, Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)
Water Supply

Politicians use water crisis to score points before polls

PUNE: Politicians in the city are using the reduced water supply to attack opponents and score brownie points with the citizens ahead of the state elections.

Publication Date: 
31/10/2018
Times Of India (Pune)
Tags:
Maharashtra, Pune, Drinking Water, Municipal Corporation, Water Supply
Water Pollution

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding dumping of debris on the banks of river Mula-Mutha, Pune, Maharashtra, 27/08/2018

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sarang Yadwadkar & Others Vs State Govt. of Maharashtra & Others dated 27/08/2018 regarding dumping of debris on the bank of river Mula - Mutha within the limits of Municipal Corporation, Pune.

Judgement Date: 
27/08/2018
Tags:
Mula, River Pollution, Pune, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Waste Disposal, Maharashtra
Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding regarding environmental clearance to a housing project at Vadgaon Budruk, Pune, Maharashtra, 05/02/2018

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M/S Goeal Ganga Developers India Pvt Ltd. Vs Union of India & Others dated 05/02/2018 regarding environmental clearance to a housing project at Vadgaon Budruk, Pune, Maharashtra.

Judgement Date: 
05/02/2018
Tags:
Housing Construction, Pune, Environment Clearance (EC), Maharashtra, Supreme Court, Building Byelaws
Habitat And Urbanisation

Migration and its impact on cities

The World Economic Forum has released a report taking a deep dive on migration and cities, exploring the types, causes and patterns of migration, the most affected corridors and cities, the impact on urban infrastructure and services, the solutions that can be employed and how cities can seek to future proof themselves to address this growing ch

Publication Date: 
25/10/2017
World Economic Forum
Tags:
Urbanisation, Migration, Infrastructure Development, Pune, Surat, India, Global, Urban Development
Habitat And Urbanisation

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding execution of Pune Metro Rail on prohibited zone inside Blue Line in the river bed of Mula Mutha, Pune, Maharashtra, 13/10/2017

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Sarang Yadwadkar & Others Vs Pune Municipal Corporation & Others dated 13/10/2017 regarding executing the project of Metro Rail on prohibited zone inside Blue Line in the river bed of Mula Mutha. The Applicants have stated that the construction of Metro Rail proposed in the Draft Development Plan of City of Pune falls within the Blue Line along the banks of River Mutha and even in the river bed i.e.

Judgement Date: 
13/10/2017
Tags:
Metro, Pune, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Riverine Ecology, Mula, Floods, Maharashtra

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