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NGT slaps huge fine of Rs 139.4 Cr Builders: Mantri & Coremind to pay
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) finds builders prima facie guilty of violations in Bellandur Wetlands -- levies huge fine In a judgement delivered in a case filed by a number of citizen welfare groups in Koramangala, HSR Layout and Bellandur, the Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal has found prima
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NGT Bench comments about the Environmental violations of Mantri & Coremind
The project proponents are clear defaulters of compliance of the statutory provisions. They cannot take advantage of their own wrong of raising construction prior to submission of the application for Environmental Clearance and even grant of Environmental Clearance. The respondent nos. 9 & 10 are intentional defaulters. They violated the law
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Relevant extracts from the judgement
Here are the relevant extracts from the judgement: However, we constitute the following Committee to inspect the projects in question and submit a report to the Tribunal inter alia but specifically on the issues stated herein after. lAdvisor in the Ministry of Environment and Forest dealing with the subject of wetlands. lCEO of
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Belur… Poetry in stone
Belur, the ancient town of Hoysala Dynasty is built on the banks of the Yagachi river - a tributary of river Kaveri. This beautiful place was built by Vishnuvardhana in commeration of his victory over Cholas at Talkad in 1117. It is said it took 103 years
Read MoreLetter to Editor
All of us are aware about the status of demolitions undertaken by the BMTF on the basis of Hon’ble High Court Orders in unauthorized layouts formed in Bengaluru. The BDA allotted sites to us legally in the government approved layout and it is the duty of Government to safeguard the interest
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Nadasurabhi: Grand Violin Duet Concert on May 17
Nadasurabhi Cultural Association is organising a grand Violin Duet Concert on Sunday (May 17) at 4.15 pm at The Indian Heritage Academy Hall, Near Police Station, 6th Block, Koramangala. The violin duet concert will be by Akkarai Sisters - Vidushis S Subhalakshmi and S Sornalatha Vidwan K U Jayachandra Rao on Mridangam
Read MoreNadasurabhi’s music course
Nadasurabhi will be conducting its seventh course under the Education initiative to conduct high level music courses by Sangeetha Kala Acharya Neela Ramgopal Course Title: JavaLis. Dates and timing: June 27th, Saturday- 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm June 28th, Sunday- 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm July 4th, Saturday- 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm July 5th, Sunday-
Read MoreSpecial lecture on radio waves on May 10
A special lecture for public on the topic Radio Waves from the Early Universe” by Prof. Ravi Subrahmanya, Director, Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru, on May 10 at 5.30 pm at Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium. Astronomers see the history of the Universe in light from the distant past. The wavelength of that light is
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Coorg Escapade concludes on a high note
Nutrilite’s The Coorg Escapade 2015 witnessed a glorious weekend with nearly 1000 participants from all parts India and other countries The 2nd edition Nutrilite’s Coorg Escapade concluded successfully over the weekend. The event, which was India’s first sports weekend getaway, saw over 1000 participants from India and other countries. The Coorg Escapade
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