India, Aug. 10 -- NGT pulls up Punjab for silence on Rupnagar illegal mining

Significant time has lapsed since any reply has been filed on behalf of state of Punjab on illegal mining damaging a bridge on River Swan in Rupnagar district of Punjab, said the National Green Tribunal (NGT), August 4, 2026.

The counsel for the chief secretary of Punjab submitted that the details regarding the interpretation and analysis of satellite imagery for mining activities along Algran bridge are awaited from the Punjab Engineering College.

NGT expressed its displeasure at the absence of any reply / response after January 2026 from the state to show any attempt was made to get the requisite information.

The bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shr...