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Key NGT Orders on Oil Drilling, Mine Effluents and Groundwater (May 12, 2026)

OIL gets drilling approval at Dibru Saikhowa National Park Oil India Limited (OIL) filed its response on the appeal before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) which questioned the environment clearance (EC) granted for drilling and testing of hydrocarbons at Dibru Saikhowa National Park, Tinsukia, Assam, May 11, 2026. An appeal was filed before NGT challenging…

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HYDRAA steps in to address calls on dust pollution caused by mining, crushers, RMC plants

City residents hassled by the pollution caused by mining operations, stone crushing units and ready mix concrete plants in their respective localities now have a WhatsApp helpline to air their grievances. The Hyderabad Disaster Response & Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) asked people to reach the phone number 9000113667 with complaints about the dust pollution caused…

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