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NGT Forms Panel to Investigate Illegal Sand Mining in Rushikulya

CUTTACK: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered a joint investigation into claims of illegal sand mining and environmental violations at a sand quarry along the Rushikulya River in Ganjam district, directing key state authorities and regulatory bodies to respond. The NGT’s east zone bench issued the order during a hearing on a petition submitted by Tuna Das and Rajani Kanta Padhy on May 26, which highlighted significant irregularities in mining activities at the Bhimpur sand bed covering 10.425 acres in Purushottampur tehsil. The decision was published online on Monday. The petitioners requested the cancellation of environmental clearances and operating…

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NGT Forms Panel to Investigate Illegal Brick Kilns in Balasore

CUTTACK: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has mandated a joint investigation into reports of illegal brick kiln activities and unauthorized clay mining in the Balasore district. A multi-agency panel will be tasked with verifying the claims and suggesting corrective actions. This decision was made during NGT’s east zone hearing of a petition by Rajanikanta Jena, a resident of Ambakuduchi in the Basta tehsil. In the petition, Jena claimed that the illegal clay extraction for the kiln was resulting in environmental pollution, negatively impacting the health and daily lives of local residents. He sought the demolition of the kiln, confiscation of…

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Centre announces new solid waste management rules starting April 1

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Center has introduced new Solid Waste Management Rules mandating four-stream segregation of solid waste at its source, with clearly defined responsibilities for bulk waste generators. The waste categories for segregation include: wet waste, dry waste, sanitary waste, and special care waste. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced that these rules will take effect from April 1. Bulk waste generators are defined as entities with a floor area of 20,000 square meters or more, daily water consumption of 40,000 liters or more, or solid waste generation of 100 kilograms or more per day. This category…