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NGT orders builder to pay rRs.r2.55 crore compensation for flouting EIA rules

India, Sept. 6 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed an environmental damage compensation of Rs.2.55 crore on a private developer for violating environmental norms during the construction o... Read More


Despite approaching deadline, no clarity on riparian zone forest mapping: Conservationists

India, Sept. 5 -- With the Supreme Court deadline looming next week, conservationists in Pune have voiced alarm over the lack of progress in identifying and protecting "deemed forests," including ripa... Read More


Pune reports normal rainfall in August

India, Sept. 1 -- That the city recorded 134.7 mm of rainfall in August - a figure which places it in the 'normal' category though still marginally below the long-term average of 145.5 mm for the mont... Read More


Ganesh mandal in Pune fosters entrepreneurship, inspires community ventures

India, Aug. 31 -- Walk through the bustling lanes of the city's Camp area and you'll spot a string of food stalls, carts, and cafes sharing the same identity and supported by a local Ganesh mandal. W... Read More


NGT slaps builder with rRs.r1.7crore fine for environmental damage

India, Aug. 30 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT), western zone bench, Pune, has directed a Pune-based real estate developer to pay Rs.1.7crore as environmental damage compensation (EDC) for carryin... Read More


Tourist inflow at temples to be mapped with new MTDC system

India, Aug. 30 -- The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) launched an integrated data collection system at Kolhapur's Mahalaxmi Temple in August, as part of its religious tourism reform... Read More


Pune Police filed misleading report on noise pollution during Ganesh festival, claims petitioner

India, Aug. 28 -- While the National Green Tribunal (NGT) western zonal bench on August 25 directed the Pune Police and Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to strictly enforce noise regulations... Read More


Pune set for grander celebrations as Ganeshotsav gets 'state festival' tag

India, Aug. 27 -- While the city is all set to welcome its beloved deity, Ganpati Bappa, with the Ganesh festival kickstarting on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the Maharashtra government according it 's... Read More


NGT directs police, MPCB to strictly enforce noise regulations during Ganesh festival

India, Aug. 26 -- Acknowledging the efforts taken by authorities last year, the National Green Tribunal's (NGT's) western zonal bench in Pune has directed the Pune police and Maharashtra Pollution Con... Read More


NGO urges state to declare sacred groves as 'identified forests'

India, Aug. 25 -- The Pune-based 'Nature Walk Charitable Trust' has written to the state head of forest force (HoFF), seeking statutory recognition and protection of sacred groves (devrais) across the... Read More