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Kasturirangan report could force Uttara Kannada residents to migrate to Goa
Karnataka Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker warns that implementing the Kasturirangan report could lead to mass displacement of families in Uttara Kannada.

Sunil Kumar calls for physical survey regarding Kasturirangan report
Legislators in Karnataka are calling for a physical survey of areas affected by the Kasturirangan report to better address concerns before the National Green Tribunal.
Karnataka Legislature Urges Centre to Limit ESA to Notified Forests
The Karnataka legislature passed a resolution urging the central government to restrict the Western Ghats Ecological Sensitive Area to notified forests only.

Kerala and Tamil Nadu plan joint protocol for illegal waste dumping
Pollution control boards of Kerala and Tamil Nadu are developing a joint protocol to prevent illegal cross-border waste dumping.

Tighten nuts and bolts of forest officials: B.Y. Vijayendra
B.Y. Vijayendra urges the state government to address administrative grievances regarding forest department regulations and secure an extension for the Eco-Sensitive Area survey deadline.
Kasturirangan report must be completely canceled: Araga Jnanendra
Legislator Araga Jnanendra demands the complete cancellation of the Kasturirangan report to protect the residents of the Malnad region.
Kimmane Rathnakar announces protest march in Tirthahalli opposing ESA notification
Kimmane Rathnakar announced a protest march in Tirthahalli against the Western Ghats ESA notification.
BJP seeks Kerala-model survey on Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats
Karnataka BJP leaders urged the state government to conduct a physical village-level survey and pursue a legal strategy regarding the Kasturirangan report on the Western Ghats.
Karnataka government schedules three day special session on drought and committee report
The Karnataka government has scheduled a three-day special legislative session to address the state's drought crisis and the Kasturirangan Committee report.

Fuel denied in Ghaziabad without valid PUCC starting October 1
Starting October 1, fuel stations in Ghaziabad will deny fuel to vehicles lacking a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) using a new mobile application to verify data.

Environmental parties have 0% success rate in NGT appeals, report says
A report indicates that environmental and public-interest parties had a zero percent success rate in National Green Tribunal appeals decided between January and June 2026.
PM Modi inaugurates global conference on environment, climate dynamics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated an international conference on environment and climate dynamics hosted by the National Green Tribunal in New Delhi.

National Green Tribunal emasculated by Modi government says Jairam Ramesh
Jairam Ramesh accused the Indian government of weakening the National Green Tribunal, citing a report that found the tribunal dismissed all environmental cases heard on merits in the first half of 2026.

CJI Surya Kant urges courts to assess cumulative harm in climate disputes
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has advised courts to consider cumulative environmental harm when adjudicating climate disputes.

Shahdara, Barapullah among most polluted drains discharging into Yamuna: Report
A Delhi Pollution Control Committee report identifies Shahdara, Barapullah, and Sen Nursing Home as the most polluted drains discharging untreated waste into the Yamuna river.

Mining dust in the Aravallis kills residents
Residents in the Aravalli range suffer from respiratory illnesses and lack of support due to extensive mining operations.

Tamil Nadu authorities must obtain coastal clearance for idol immersion
The National Green Tribunal has mandated that Tamil Nadu state authorities must obtain coastal zone management clearance for immersion of Vinayaka statues.
Sewage report flags untapped sewers and STP gap to NGT
Amici curiae have reported to the National Green Tribunal that Delhi has a daily sewage treatment gap of 249 MLD and 12 untapped drains.

NGT bans Ganpati immersion in Yamuna river
The National Green Tribunal has banned the immersion of Ganpati idols directly into the Yamuna river in Agra due to pollution concerns.

India's Carbon Footprint Is Lower Than Global Average Says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India's carbon footprint is lower than the global average and highlighted the country's progress in renewable energy.
K.L. Ashok demands repeal of forest laws in Malenadu region
K.L. Ashok of Karnataka Janashakti has called for the repeal of restrictive forest laws and the rejection of the Kasturirangan committee report in the Malenadu region.

NGT issues notices over conversion of reserve forest land to revenue
The National Green Tribunal has issued notices to the Karnataka Forest Department and the Union Ministry of Environment regarding the unauthorized conversion of 1,096 acres of reserve forest into revenue land.

Chennai Corporation redirects 700 idols for immersion to alternate locations
The Greater Chennai Corporation is redirecting the immersion of 700 Vinayaka idols to Ennore and Kovalam due to environmental regulations.
Kerala reclaims over 120 acres from legacy waste landfills
Kerala has reclaimed 121 acres of land by processing legacy waste across 29 dump sites.
123 Paharganj hotels face borewell sealing for ignoring water meter rules
The Delhi Jal Board is initiating the sealing of borewells at 123 hotels in Paharganj for failing to install mandatory water meters.
NGT panel finds 15 trees illegally felled in northwest Delhi
A National Green Tribunal committee reported that 15 trees were illegally felled in northwest Delhi.

Over 720 illegal outlets found discharging untreated sewage into waterbodies
Enforcement agencies in Kerala identified and closed over 720 illegal sewage outlets discharging waste into water bodies across four districts.

NGT questions Tamil Nadu government over Vinayaka idol immersion preparedness
The National Green Tribunal questioned the Tamil Nadu government regarding its lack of preparation for Vinayaka idol immersion regulations.

6 crore grant sanctioned for STP unit in Teradala
A sewage treatment plant (STP) in Teradala has received a 60 million rupee grant from the National Green Tribunal.
Demand for resolution to protect the lives of Malnad residents
BJP leader Deepak Doddayya urges the Karnataka government to address the adverse impacts of the Kasturirangan report on Malnad region residents during an upcoming special session.