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800 pollution sources still choking rivers in Punjab, PPCB tells NGT

Chandigarh, July 12 -- Nearly half of the identified sources polluting Punjab's rivers, drains and other water bodies continue to discharge untreated wastewater despite years of clean-up efforts, with... Read More


Come July 13, Punjab buses to join online ticket route

Chandigarh, July 11 -- From July 13, passengers travelling on Punjab's state-run buses will be able to book tickets online from the comfort of home, as the state government rolls out a smart electroni... Read More


Punjab delinks CLU sanctions from building permits to speed up projects

Chandigarh, July 9 -- In an effort towards easing approvals for real estate and industrial projects, the Punjab government has delinked Change of Land Use (CLU) permission from the combined approval f... Read More


State wildlife panel clears 7 river sites for desilting

Chandigarh, July 8 -- In a bid to improve river flow and reduce recurring flood risks, the standing committee of the state board for wildlife on Tuesday approved seven desilting proposals across Punja... Read More


Punjab's new policy targets 5,000 unauthorised colonies

Chandigarh, July 7 -- With the amended Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation (PAPR) Rules likely to be notified this week, the state government is eyeing regularisation of 5,000 unauthorised coloni... Read More


Make pollution test data public: Info panel directs PPCB

Chandigarh, July 4 -- The Punjab State Information Commission (PSIC) has directed the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) to upload the air and water sample results of every industrial unit across P... Read More


3 yrs on, accountability remains elusive

Chandigarh, July 3 -- More than three years after the Ludhiana gas leak that claimed 11 lives, the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) efforts to fix accountability have hit a roadblock, with crucial gove... Read More


Soon, Punjab to have online portal to report pollution violations

Chandigarh, July 3 -- In a major step towards strengthening environmental governance and enhancing public accountability, the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) is set to launch a technology-driven... Read More


Punjab amends Jalandhar master planto pave way for 200-acre industrial hub

Chandigarh, July 2 -- The Punjab government has amended the Jalandhar Master Plan to reclassify nearly 200 acres in Mehli village of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar from residential to industrial zone, fol... Read More


Legacy waste to be cleared in 6 months, Amritsar MC tells NGT

Chandigarh, July 1 -- The Amritsar Municipal Corporation (MC) has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that the 3.67 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of legacy waste at the Chabhal Road landfill will be ... Read More