New Delhi, July 23 -- In a major hearing on the Buddha Nullah water pollution case, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday reviewed 14 combined petitions, primarily examining the functioning and legality of Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) linked to Ludhiana's dyeing industry.

The industry is accused of discharging untreated waste into the Buddha Dariya stream, severely polluting it.

The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) informed the NGT that new leadership, including a fresh Industry Minister, PPCB Chairperson, and Member Secretary, are committed to resolving the issue.

PPCB also stated that IIT Ropar has been roped in to formulate a comprehensive solution. Additionally, penalties worth crores have been levied on thr...