NGT directs immediate action against illegal, unauthorised operational brick kilns in Rajasthan s Shri Ganganagar ANI | Updated: Feb 13, 2021 16:47 IST
New Delhi [India], February 13 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal on Saturday directed immediate action against illegal and unauthorised operational brick kilns in Shri Ganganagar city of Rajasthan while hearing a plea stating that a huge quantity of toxic elements from brick kilns cause serious health hazards in the region.
The plea stated that the brick kilns emit toxic fumes containing suspended particulate matters rich in carbon particles and high concentration of carbon monoxides and oxides of sulphur (SOx) that are harmful to eye, lungs and throat. These air pollutants also stunt the mental and physical growth of children.
Updated Feb 13, 2021 | 20:20 IST
According to the data, the primary source of SOx in these areas is the brick manufacturing industry. The primary source of NOx (nitrogen oxides) pollutants is also the brick manufacturing industry. NGT directs action against illegal brick kilns in Rajasthan [Representative image] | Photo Credit: iStock Images
New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal on Saturday directed immediate action against illegal and unauthorised operational brick kilns in Shri Ganganagar city of Rajasthan while hearing a plea stating that a huge quantity of toxic elements from brick kilns cause serious health hazards in the region.
The plea stated that the brick kilns emit toxic fumes containing suspended particulate matters rich in carbon particles and high concentration of carbon monoxides and oxides of sulphur (SOx) that are harmful to eye, lungs and throat. These air pollutants also stunt the mental and physical growth of children.
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Farm union s legal cell writes to UN on farmers illegal detention
The farm unions legal cell which is representing farmers facing legal challenges emerging out of the Republic Day violence, has written to the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) on illegal detention and suspension of the internet at protest sites on the borders of the national capital.
The Internet has been snapped at Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri protest sites to maintain public safety and for averting public emergency . Besides this, 127 people have been arrested since the clash between protesting farmers and police during the tractor rally against the three farm laws on January 26.
Farm union s legal cell writes to UN on farmers illegal detention
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Farmers near Barricades at Delhi -Ghazipur Border on Monday 08 February 2021. (Photo: Partha Prathim Sarkar/IANS). Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, Feb 8 : The farm unions legal cell which is representing farmers facing legal challenges emerging out of the Republic Day violence, has written to the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) on illegal detention and suspension of internet at protest sites on the borders of the national capital.
Internet has been snapped at Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri protest sites to maintain public safety and for averting public emergency . Besides this, 127 people have been arrested since the clash between protesting farmers and police during the tractor rally against the three farm laws on January 26.
New Delhi, Feb 8: The farm unions' legal cell which is representing farmers facing legal challenges emerging out of the Republic Day violence, has written to the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) on "illegal detention" and suspension of internet at protest sites on the borders of the national capital.