Ludhiana:NGT seeks PPCB’s response on discharge into Buddha Nullah
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Ludhiana:NGT seeks PPCB’s response on discharge into Buddha Nullah

Hindustan Times  

The National Green Tribunal, during a hearing on Monday, directed the Punjab Pollution Control Board to file a detailed reply, regarding discharge from the Bahadur K Road common effluent treatment plant into the Buddha Nullah. The NGT reiterated its previous stance that environmental clearance conditions explicitly prohibit any discharge of treated or untreated effluent into the Buddha Nullah Officials said the PPCB submitted its affidavit during the hearing, and a comprehensive report would be presented at the next hearing on February 20. Takkar further said, “The 40 MLD CETP complies with all prescribed environmental standards with lab reports from the PPCB and the PBTI confirming adherence to norms.” Activist Kapil Arora, present during the hearing, contested PPCB’s claims, stating that the “board admitted in court that no environmental clearance had been granted”. The NGT reiterated its previous stance that environmental clearance conditions explicitly prohibit any discharge of treated or untreated effluent into the Buddha Nullah.

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Ludhiana: Nod sought for protest against dyeing units’ CETP outlets
3 weeks ago

Ludhiana: Nod sought for protest against dyeing units’ CETP outlets

Hindustan Times  

Members of the Kale Pani Da Morcha have written to the deputy commissioner and police commissioner of Ludhiana, seeking permission for a peaceful protest aimed at shutting down the “illegal” outlets of the common effluent treatment plants on Tajpur Road. The protest stems from orders issued by the Central Pollution Control Board on August 12 mandating closure of three CETP …

Ludhiana: Retd officers urge CM to enforce PPCB directives to curb pollution in Buddha Nullah
1 month ago

Ludhiana: Retd officers urge CM to enforce PPCB directives to curb pollution in Buddha Nullah

Hindustan Times  

Members of the Kirti Kisan Forum, a group of retired bureaucrats, police officers and army officers, have urged Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann to enforce Punjab Pollution Control Board directives to shut down common effluent treatment plant outlets at Tajpur Road to curb pollution in Buddha Nullah. Members of the Kirti Kisan Forum criticised the delay of over a month …

Ludhiana: Rights panel takes note of plaint over Buddha Nullah pollution, seeks report by January 27
1 month, 1 week ago

Ludhiana: Rights panel takes note of plaint over Buddha Nullah pollution, seeks report by January 27

Hindustan Times  

Taking cognisance of a complaint over pollution in Buddha Nullah, the Punjab Human Rights Commission asked the PPCB chairperson to submit a report by the next hearing scheduled for January 27 next year. The complaint outlined that despite repeated directives, PPCB officials and the dyeing association have failed to stop the discharge of untreated industrial effluents into the water bodies. …

Multi-sectoral approach needed to address Buddha Nullah issue: Centre
5 months ago

Multi-sectoral approach needed to address Buddha Nullah issue: Centre

Hindustan Times  

The Union ministry of jal shakti on Monday said the issue of Ludhiana’s Buddha Nullah required a multi-sectoral approach involving different departments of the Punjab government. Rajya Sabha member Satnam Singh Sandhu Sandhu asked the ministry about the measures taken to reduce the pollution in the Sutlej river, the steps to control pollution in Buddha Nullah and if any study …

Ludhiana: Concerns raised over ‘chemicals’ being dumped into Buddha Nullah
6 months ago

Ludhiana: Concerns raised over ‘chemicals’ being dumped into Buddha Nullah

Hindustan Times  

In a crucial review meeting held on Wednesday at the municipal corporation’s Zone D office in Sarabha Nagar, officials flagged the chemicals being dumped into the Buddha Nullah. Officials during a meeting to review the progress of Buddha Nullah rejuvenation project at MC’s Zone D office in Sarabha Nagar on Wednesday. Officials from various departments, including the Punjab Pollution Control …

Panel warns of action against officials for not checking untreated discharge in Buddha Nullah
1 year, 6 months ago

Panel warns of action against officials for not checking untreated discharge in Buddha Nullah

Hindustan Times  

: Glaring loopholes in the ongoing Buddha Nullah rejuvenation project remained at the centre of discussion during a meeting of the house committee on Buddha Nullah here on Thursday to review the progress of the project being taken up at a cost of around ₹650 crore. Panel warns of action against officials for not checking untreated discharge in Buddha Nullah …

Ludhiana: MC, PPCB directed to clear solid waste from undesignated sites
1 year, 7 months ago

Ludhiana: MC, PPCB directed to clear solid waste from undesignated sites

Hindustan Times  

With garbage dumped on undesignated sites across the city, including village ponds and other water bodies, remaining to be a major issue, the National Green Tribunal has directed the authorities to lift the waste from various locations and transport them to the designated waste processing sites. The NGT bench said that the joint committee is directed to verify facts and …

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