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Brick kilns in West Bengal
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on January 28 directed the West Bengal Pollution Control Board to ensure that all existing brick kilns convert to zig zag technology within six months.
Tree felling for wind farms
The NGT on January 29 directed Gujarat's principal chief conservator of forest to conduct an inspection of the area in Sangnara village in Kutch district where trees were being felled by M/s. Green Infra Wind Energy Ltd and seven other wind energy companies in order to construct wind farms.
Introduction of African Cheetah into India
The Supreme Court on January 28 directed the formation of a joint committee to look into the aspect of introduction of the African Cheetah to suitable sites in India. The committee will guide the National Tiger Conservation Authority, so that a careful decision can be taken on the viability of introducing the animal on a larger scale.
Stone quarries in Chittoor
The NGT on January 27 directed the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board to levy compensation on polluting stone quarries, located near CMC Chittoor Campus for the entire period of violation upto five years.