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NGT imposes fines of over Rs 79,000 crore on states and UTs for different violations in 2022-23

IndiaTimes Thursday, 21 December 2023
The government informed the Rajya Sabha that the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed fines on states and Union Territories (UTs) for non-compliance of municipal solid waste management (SWM) rules and other environmental violations. Tamil Nadu faced the highest fine, followed by Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana, West Bengal, Karnataka, Delhi, and Rajasthan. The SWM Rules, 2016 provide the statutory framework for solid waste management. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) monitors water quality at thousands of locations and ambient air quality at numerous stations across the country.
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Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu State in southern India

Celebrations Erupt in Chennai as Udhayanidhi Stalin Set to Takes Oath as Deputy CM [Video]

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Vithya Ramraj Sets New Record in Women’s 400m Hurdles, Surpassing P.T. Usha’s 1985 Mark | Exclusive [Video]

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At the 63rd National Open Athletics Championships in Bengaluru, Vithya Ramraj made history by breaking a 39-year-old record in the women’s 400m hurdles with a time of 56.23 seconds, surpassing the previous 1985 record set by P.T. Usha. This achievement is significant as it highlights Vithya's impact on Indian athletics. In the men’s events, Nithin from Tamil Nadu set a new meet record in the 200m, finishing in 20.66 seconds. #VithyaRamraj #PTUsha #TamilNadu #AsianGames #Bengaluru #Nithin #Sports #Indianews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~GR.124~ED.194~

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Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh State in northern India

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Maharashtra Maharashtra State in Western India

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Central Pollution Control Board Central Pollution Control Board Indian central government agency

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Delhi Delhi Megacity and union territory of India

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Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 15:00Published

Karnataka Karnataka State in southern India

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Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 10:14Published
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Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 10:30Published
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West Bengal West Bengal State in Eastern India

Are You Brahmin? Which Cream You Apply? Bengal Medical Student Alleges Improper Viva Questions [Video]

Are You Brahmin? Which Cream You Apply? Bengal Medical Student Alleges Improper Viva Questions

A medical student in West Bengal has alleged improper and discriminatory questions during a viva examination. The student claims that, instead of focusing on academics, the examiner asked about caste background, asking, "Are you Brahmin?" and inquired about personal details like "Which cream do you apply?" The incident has sparked outrage, raising concerns about bias and unprofessional behaviour in academic settings. Authorities are being urged to investigate the matter and ensure fairness in the examination process. #BengalMedicalControversy #VivaScandal #CasteDiscrimination #AcademicBias #StudentRights #EducationReform #MedicalStudent #BrahminQuestion #VivaExamination #UnfairViva #ExamBias #DiscriminationInEducation #AcademicFairness #CasteIssues #StudentJustice ~PR.152~ED.103~HT.334~

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West Bengal: Sculptors of Kumartuli Protest Against RG Kar Medical College Rape-Murder Incident [Video]

West Bengal: Sculptors of Kumartuli Protest Against RG Kar Medical College Rape-Murder Incident

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