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Time of India
23-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Dyeing units in Loni under lens for violations get clean chit from NGT
Ghaziabad: The National Green Tribunal has disposed of a complaint filed by a resident against 19 dyeing units in Roop Nagar, Arya Nagar and Tronica City areas of the district for violating environmental norms. The UP Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) informed the tribunal about compliance and recovery of Rs 17 lakh from the common effluent treatment plant that was earlier found violating environmental norms, including improper functioning. The tribunal bench, comprising chairperson Justice Prakash Srivastava and expert member Dr A Senthil Vel, observed that the report dated July 17, 2025, filed by UPPCB reveals that an inspection on March 5 and 6, 2025, found that out of 19 units, 14 units were complying, 5 units were closed due to their own reasons, and the 6 MLD CETP at Tronica City, Loni was also found to be complying. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida The report further reveals that in the earlier inspection done in the year 2023, the operation of CETP was found to be unsatisfactory, and after issuing a show cause notice, environmental compensation of Rs 17 lakh was imposed, which has been recovered. The tribunal noted this, directing one of the respondents in the case, UPPCB, to carry out regular check-ups to ascertain that these industrial units and the CETP comply with the environmental norms and, in case of any violation, prompt action is taken. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo This came after an application was filed by resident Varun Gulati in 2023, wherein he raised the grievance against seven dyeing industries situated in Roop Nagar, four industries in Arya Nagar, and eight industries along with one CETP in Tronica City, Loni. The UPPCB, in its report filed before the tribunal, stated that the industries situated at Roop Nagar and Arya Nagar have installed their effluent treatment plants and discharge the waste into Indirapuri Drain to the Yamuna River and are not connected to CETP. The industries situated at Tronica City have their primary effluent treatment plant (PETP), and effluent from their PETP goes to CETP for further treatment. The CETP discharges its waste into Jawli Drain to Hindon River. The report stated that the discharge samples collected from the outlet of the CETP on nine different dates from Jan to March 2025, upon analysis, were found to be in conformity with the prescribed environmental norms. Anuj Kumar Sharma, appearing for respondent numbers 6 to 12, raised an objection to impleading four of the industrial units, three of which were complying and one was closed since 2020. Replying to the objections, the tribunal said, "Though complying as of today, if they committed any past violation, the applicant was justified in impleading them. Even otherwise, we are not directing any action against these respondents."
Business Wire
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Adastra Acquired by Global Investment Firm Carlyle
PRAGUE & TORONTO & LONDON & HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adastra Group SE ('Adastra'), a leading global IT consultancy and services provider specializing in AI, data and cloud transformations today announced that Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) has agreed to acquire a majority stake in the Group. Completion of the acquisition is subject to standard regulatory approvals in several jurisdictions. Founded in 2000 with headquarters in Prague, Czech Republic and Toronto, Canada, Adastra supports its customers throughout their AI, data, and cloud journey by defining data and AI-driven strategies and implementing transformative solutions to drive measurable business outcomes. It brings deep expertise in the financial services, automotive, manufacturing, TMT (technology, media and telecom), healthcare, retail and professional services sectors. The company has more than 2,000 employees across North America, Europe and Asia. In partnership with Adastra's founders, Carlyle will support the business in growing its leading data, cloud and AI offerings, supporting existing and new customers, as well as expanding its international presence via organic investments and targeted M&A. Equity for the investment will be provided jointly by Carlyle Europe Technology Partners V ("CETP"), a fund focused on investments in technology companies across Europe, and Carlyle Asia Partners Growth II ('CAPG'), a fund focused on investments in high-growth companies across a range of sectors in Asia. Carlyle will leverage its longstanding track record of investing in and scaling up leading IT services companies globally. Rob Turner, CEO at Adastra, and Pavel Kysela, COO at Adastra, said: 'This is an exciting and transformative step for Adastra. With Carlyle's deep experience and global network, we believe we can unlock a new phase of growth for the business and capitalize on the substantial opportunity in the global market for AI, data, and cloud services. We would like to thank the team for all the hard work that has made Adastra the business it is today, and we look forward to this partnership with the Carlyle team.' Vladimir Lasocki, Co-Head of the CETP investment advisory team, and Greg Zeluck, Co-Head of the CAPG investment advisory team, said: 'We are pleased to partner with Adastra's founders to back Rob, Pavel and their team, who together have built the company into a specialized, global data, cloud and AI services leader with a proven value proposition. In our view, there is a significant opportunity to expand Adastra's presence in the large, fast-growing and attractive global market for data, analytics, cloud, and AI transformations. With Carlyle's resources, global footprint, and deep experience in this space, we believe Adastra is well-positioned to further accelerate its growth trajectory through a combination of organic initiatives and M&A.' About Carlyle Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Carlyle AlpInvest. With $453 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2025, Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies, and the communities in which we live and invest. Carlyle employs more than 2,300 people in 29 offices across four continents. Further information is available at Follow Carlyle on X @OneCarlyle and LinkedIn at The Carlyle Group. About Adastra Adastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation, helping organizations lead with artificial intelligence—responsibly, strategically, and at scale. With over 25 years of experience, Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation, operational excellence, and smart customer engagement. Trusted by some of the world's most prominent brands, Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy, robust governance, and deep technical expertise. From defining vision to ensuring execution, Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI, data and cloud journey—building future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable, lasting impact. Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services, automotive, manufacturing, technology, media and telecom (TMT), healthcare, retail, and professional services. The company employs more than 2,000 professionals across several market facing and global delivery centres. J.P. Morgan served as financial advisor to Adastra on the transaction.
National Post
22-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Adastra Acquired by Global Investment Firm Carlyle
Article content PRAGUE & TORONTO & LONDON & HONG KONG — Adastra Group SE ('Adastra'), a leading global IT consultancy and services provider specializing in AI, data and cloud transformations today announced that Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) has agreed to acquire a majority stake in the Group. Completion of the acquisition is subject to standard regulatory approvals in several jurisdictions. Article content Founded in 2000 with headquarters in Prague, Czech Republic and Toronto, Canada, Adastra supports its customers throughout their AI, data, and cloud journey by defining data and AI-driven strategies and implementing transformative solutions to drive measurable business outcomes. It brings deep expertise in the financial services, automotive, manufacturing, TMT (technology, media and telecom), healthcare, retail and professional services sectors. The company has more than 2,000 employees across North America, Europe and Asia. Article content Article content In partnership with Adastra's founders, Carlyle will support the business in growing its leading data, cloud and AI offerings, supporting existing and new customers, as well as expanding its international presence via organic investments and targeted M&A. Article content Equity for the investment will be provided jointly by Carlyle Europe Technology Partners V ('CETP'), a fund focused on investments in technology companies across Europe, and Carlyle Asia Partners Growth II ('CAPG'), a fund focused on investments in high-growth companies across a range of sectors in Asia. Carlyle will leverage its longstanding track record of investing in and scaling up leading IT services companies globally. Article content Rob Turner, CEO at Adastra, and Pavel Kysela, COO at Adastra, said: 'This is an exciting and transformative step for Adastra. With Carlyle's deep experience and global network, we believe we can unlock a new phase of growth for the business and capitalize on the substantial opportunity in the global market for AI, data, and cloud services. We would like to thank the team for all the hard work that has made Adastra the business it is today, and we look forward to this partnership with the Carlyle team.' Article content Vladimir Lasocki, Co-Head of the CETP investment advisory team, and Greg Zeluck, Co-Head of the CAPG investment advisory team, said: 'We are pleased to partner with Adastra's founders to back Rob, Pavel and their team, who together have built the company into a specialized, global data, cloud and AI services leader with a proven value proposition. In our view, there is a significant opportunity to expand Adastra's presence in the large, fast-growing and attractive global market for data, analytics, cloud, and AI transformations. With Carlyle's resources, global footprint, and deep experience in this space, we believe Adastra is well-positioned to further accelerate its growth trajectory through a combination of organic initiatives and M&A.' Article content About Carlyle Article content Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Carlyle AlpInvest. With $453 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2025, Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies, and the communities in which we live and invest. Carlyle employs more than 2,300 people in 29 offices across four continents. Further information is available at Follow Carlyle on X @OneCarlyle and LinkedIn at The Carlyle Group. Article content About Adastra Article content Adastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation, helping organizations lead with artificial intelligence—responsibly, strategically, and at scale. With over 25 years of experience, Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation, operational excellence, and smart customer engagement. Article content Trusted by some of the world's most prominent brands, Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy, robust governance, and deep technical expertise. From defining vision to ensuring execution, Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI, data and cloud journey—building future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable, lasting impact. Article content Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services, automotive, manufacturing, technology, media and telecom (TMT), healthcare, retail, and professional services. The company employs more than 2,000 professionals across several market facing and global delivery centres. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media Contact Article content Nicholas Brown (EMEA) Article content Article content Article content Article content +44 7471 037 002 Article content Lonna Leong (APAC) +852 9023 1157 Article content Article content Article content
Indian Express
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
NGT recognises citizen's efforts in environmental protection, awards Rs 25,000 to ex-serviceman from Una
While recognising the efforts of a retired serviceman from Una in raising critical environmental concerns, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (HPSPCB) to pay him Rs 25,000 out of the environmental compensation fund collected from defaulting industries. The case stems from a petition sent by an ex-serviceman Manoj Kumar Kaushal, a resident of Kotla Kalan on Lower Takka Road in Una. His petition, sent via post in 2023, was treated as an original application by the tribunal. Kaushal had raised serious concerns about widespread environmental violations linked to the development of an industrial area in village Pandoga, Tehsil Haroli, in upper Una. The Tribunal of Judicial Member Arun Kumar Tyagi, Expert Member Dr Afroz Ahmad delivered the order on July 14. The order came in public domain on Friday. Kaushal alleged that the setting up of industries in the region led to rampant cutting of hills and the felling of nearly 9,930 trees, severely impacting the local ecology. The promised Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) of 5 MLD capacity was yet to be constructed, he noted, which raised significant questions about wastewater management. The tribunal impleaded various state and central authorities over the course of the hearings, including the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Divisional Forest Officer, and industrial project proponents. In response, the state forest department acknowledged that 7,781 trees were indeed felled and claimed that 67,100 trees were planted over 60.99 hectares as a compensatory afforestation. However, it failed to clarify whether any of this plantation was done near the industrial area or in designated greenbelt zones. Expressing concern over the lack of transparency, the NGT directed the Forest Department to file an additional response detailing the locations and status of the plantation efforts, particularly in the project periphery. The tribunal also allowed Kaushal to visit both the industrial and afforestation sites and directed the authorities to fully cooperate. It emphasised that members of the public who raise genuine environmental concerns play a critical role in environmental governance, particularly when institutional oversight fails. 'Divisional Forest Officer, Una Tehri Forest Division has mentioned that 7,781 trees were felled by HP State Forest Development Corporation Limited under the supervision of HP State Forest Department and 67,100 trees have been planted in land measuring 60.99 hectares and that an amount of Rs 8,24,77,95 was deposited by the user agency… out of which, an amount of Rs 77,40,900 was utilised for carrying out plantation as mentioned above,' the tribunal said. The NGT observed that a public member pointing out serious environmental violations needs to be 'encouraged and appreciated' and an appropriate amount by way of litigation expenses also needs to be paid out of the amount of the environmental compensation imposed. 'We appreciate the efforts of the applicant in sending the present letter petition to this tribunal and in the facts and circumstances of the case we also consider that appropriate amount is required to be paid to the applicant for compensating him for the expenses in filing the application and attending the proceedings. Accordingly, an amount of Rs 25,000 is ordered to be paid to the applicant out of the amount of environmental compensation deposited with the HPSPCB. The HPSPCB is directed to pay an amount of Rs 25,000 to the applicant within one month as mentioned above,' the order held. Meanwhile, Kaushal called the decision 'encouraging' for all civilians who have been struggling to protect the environment. 'The tribunal has acknowledged the individual efforts of the general public. The decision is also an encouragement for me,' he added.
Business Recorder
18-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Marine pollution board holds first meeting in 15 years
KARACHI: Federal Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has issued a stark warning over the growing threat of marine pollution, stressing its far-reaching impacts on Pakistan's blue economy, climate, biodiversity, and public health. Chairing the fifth meeting of the Marine Pollution Control Board here, the first in 15 years, the minister emphasized that unchecked pollution is not only degrading marine life and coastal ecosystems but also undermining fisheries, tourism, and the livelihoods of coastal communities. Marine Pollution Control Board works under the Maritime Ministry. The high-level meeting was attended by representatives from all relevant ministries, departments, and organizations. Minister Chaudhry took strong notice of the board's prolonged inactivity and directed that its meetings now be held on a regular basis. 'Land-based pollution, particularly the discharge of untreated sewage and solid waste, accounts for nearly 90 percent of marine pollution. If targeted effectively, this can be reduced significantly,' the minister stated. He highlighted the cascading effects of marine degradation, including contaminated seafood, economic losses, increased coastal erosion, and damage to harbor infrastructure, and the potential extinction or migration of marine species. In response to the worsening crisis, the minister formed two committees to accelerate progress on key wastewater treatment initiatives. The first will focus on the long-delayed Sewage Treatment Plant-III (STP-III), and the second will address issues with the Combined Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP), designed to handle industrial wastewater. Both committees are expected to submit comprehensive reports to the board within 20 days. During the session, officials revealed that Karachi generates over 472 million gallons of sewage daily, including nearly 100 million gallons of industrial effluent, which is largely discharged untreated into the Lyari and Malir rivers and eventually into the Arabian Sea. The city's stormwater drains also carry significant quantities of solid waste, including plastics, directly into coastal waters. To counter this, the board discussed various mitigation strategies such as installing nets on stormwater drains, fencing riverbanks, deploying trash removal systems in harbors, and expediting the completion of treatment facilities in critical areas like Manora, Baba Bhit, and Kalri and Phitti nullah catchment zones. The minister also called for stronger enforcement of environmental laws. He proposed invoking strict penalties under the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act and the Merchant Shipping Ordinance against polluting vessels and industries. He further urged for empowering the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) with enhanced operational authority to implement environmental safeguards more effectively. The meeting additionally addressed sea-based sources of pollution — estimated to contribute 10 percent — including ballast water discharge, ship breaking activities, fishing operations, and offshore drilling. The Karachi Port Trust and other maritime authorities were urged to enforce regulations stringently to curb these practices. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
