environment

In a significant intervention to protect the environment and prevent illegal mining, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a directive to the Haryana government, ordering an immediate halt to de-silting work on the Somb River. The NGT’s decision, issued on February 11, 2026, comes amidst concerns that the de-silting project was being exploited for unauthorized commercial sand mining. The NGT’s Interim Order: The Project Under Scrutiny: Implications and Next Steps:

In a significant move to rejuvenate the “Twin City’s” water bodies, the Haryana Vidhan Sabha’s Environment Pollution Committee has enforced a strict “Zero-Tolerance” policy regarding the discharge of waste into the Yamuna canal. Following a high-level inspection on February 6, 2026, the committee issued a clear ultimatum: No untreated sewage or industrial effluent shall enter the canal under any circumstances. Key Directive Points: