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CAG pulls up Central Pollution Control Board

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 00:08

CAG on Friday pulled up the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for creating and upgrading posts in violation of Finance Ministry orders, thus causing a financial loss of Rs 3.22 crore per annum.

Goa hotels asked to install waste disposal plants

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 18:58

GSPCB has issued directions to 32 starred hotels, including five star properties, to immediately install bio-degradable waste disposal plant, failing which action would be taken against them.

GPCB serves notices to 60 polluting companies in Gujarat

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 21:22

The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has served notices to around 60 industries in the critically polluted zones of Vatva and Ankleshwar in the state, for not complying with environmental norms.

Five firms authorised to collect e-waste in Punjab

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 19:21

Five private firms have been authorised to collect electronic waste in Punjab, the state Pollution Control Board said Monday.

MPCB, KMC told to take steps to curb pollution in Panchganga

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 17:58

The situation is extremely serious on account of the pollution in the Panchganga river.

HC issues notice to HP PCB on mining along Pabbar river

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 22:04

Taking note of news reports regarding illegal mining along the banks of Pabbar river in Rohroo area of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh High Court issued notice to State Pollution Control Board.

Experts panel on Sterlite`s smelter plant to submit report April 29

Last Updated: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 19:44

The National Green Tribunal Thursday set up an experts committee to inspect the controversial copper smelter plant of Sterlite Industries in Tuticorin and submit its report April 29.

Supreme Court backs pollution board`s powers: MDMK

Last Updated: Monday, April 1, 2013, 15:22

The MDMK, in a statement here on Monday, asserted that the Supreme Court has corroborated the powers of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to issue orders against polluting firms.

Our plant adheres to highest safety standards: Sterlite

Last Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013, 00:02

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) on Saturday ordered closure of Sterlite Industries copper smelter unit here in the wake of alleged gas leak last week, but the company said it would convince authorities on safety measures installed.

Madhu Koda acquitted in pollution control board scam

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 18:25

Jharkhand High Court on Thursday acquitted former chief minister Madhu Koda and his alleged associate Binod Sinha in the Rs 90 lakh scam pollution control board scam.

Irregularity in MP pollution control board chief appointment?

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 25, 2012, 18:36

Madhya Pradesh government has come under attack over appointment of the State Pollution Control Board chief, who is facing a Lokayukat inquiry.

Weather compounds Diwali pollution problem

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 19:37

Noise level declined in Delhi this Diwali as compared to last year, but the air pollution rose marginally due to more smoke-producing fircrackers.