Gurgaon's Dust Pollution Soars Despite Govt Directives
Gurgaon's roads remain dust bowls as authorities fail to act on Union Minister's order. Key areas like MG Road, Sector 29 see no improvement. Read how pollution chokes the city.
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Gurgaon's Dust Haze: Unchecked Construction Chokes City
A TOI survey reveals Gurgaon's air quality crisis as exposed soil and construction dust blanket MG Road, Sector 29, and other areas. Read how the city is failing pollution control directives.
Ulhasnagar orders demolition of faulty Rs 52 crore roads
Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation directs MMRDA to demolish and reconstruct cracked roads at contractor's cost after quality failures. A third-party inspection by VJTI ordered.
HC Raps BMC, MPCB for Neglecting Construction Workers' Health
The Bombay High Court reprimanded BMC and MPCB for inaction on protecting construction workers from severe air pollution. The court demanded immediate solutions by Wednesday. Read more.
Bombay HC summons BMC, MPCB chiefs over air pollution inaction
Bombay High Court orders BMC Commissioner & MPCB official to appear in person, citing 'absolute non-compliance' of pollution guidelines at Mumbai, Navi Mumbai sites. Read the damning report details.
HC Summons BMC, MPCB Chiefs Over Mumbai Air Pollution Inaction
Bombay High Court demands personal explanation from BMC Commissioner & MPCB chief for 'inaction' on air pollution. A committee report reveals widespread non-compliance at major construction sites. Read the full story.
HC summons BMC, MPCB chiefs over Mumbai air pollution inaction
Bombay High Court summons BMC and MPCB chiefs after a panel's survey of 36 sites reveals widespread non-compliance with pollution norms. Read about the court's stern action and findings.
Manesar MC Takes Action to Control Air Pollution
Manesar Municipal Commissioner directs officials to implement urgent measures to combat pollution. Key steps include water sprinkling, waste management, and strict enforcement of construction norms.
Bhopal's Awadhpuri road project stalls, angers residents
Bhopal's Awadhpuri road construction project, meant to improve connectivity, has become a civic nightmare. Delayed work causes severe dust pollution, health hazards, and accident risks. Residents escalate complaints to CM helpline.
Supervisor arrested for negligence after worker's fatal fall in Pune
A construction supervisor in Pune has been arrested under BNS for negligence after an 18-year-old migrant worker fell to his death from the 15th floor. No safety gear was provided. Read the full investigation details.
New Town Kolkata Residents Protest Illegal Sludge Dumping
Residents of Greenwood Elements in New Town Action Area II protest illegal dumping of construction sludge. The waste, containing cement and chemicals, causes pollution and health risks. Authorities have been alerted.
Bhopal flyover work disrupts life, raises safety concerns
Construction of an elevated road on Bhopal-Indore highway through Bairagarh market causes severe traffic, pollution, and safety risks. Traders demand urgent action.
MCD fines Rs 33.95 lakh for GRAP IV violations in Delhi
Delhi's MCD imposes hefty fines of Rs 33.95 lakh in a week on construction sites violating GRAP IV anti-pollution rules. Read about the crackdown and its impact.
Delhi mandates 50% WFH, Rs 10k aid for workers
Delhi govt orders 50% staff in offices to work from home, announces Rs 10,000 compensation for construction workers hit by pollution curbs. Non-compliance is punishable.
VMC, GPCB, CREDAI meet to tackle Vishwamitri river issues
Vadodara Municipal Corporation held a crucial meeting with GPCB, CREDAI, and rights panel to combat debris dumping and sewage pollution in the Vishwamitri river. Water quality shows improvement.
MPCB inspects Baner site post NGT order on pollution control
MPCB officials visited a Baner construction site to evaluate dust & noise control measures as per NGT's Dec 8 directive. Monitoring stations installed for 24-hour assessment.
Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: Minister Sets 1-Week Deadline
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav directs authorities to ensure visible air quality improvement in Delhi-NCR within a week. Key measures include dust removal, traffic decongestion, and strict enforcement.
Child dies in Bengaluru construction site accident
A young child lost their life after concrete blocks fell from an under-construction building in Bengaluru's Chinnappanahalli. Police cite lack of safety measures. Read the full report.
Delhi's pollution curbs leave labourers jobless, relief inaccessible
As GRAP curbs halt construction in Delhi-NCR, daily wage workers gather at Labour Chowk in vain. Govt's Rs 10,000 relief fails to help unregistered labourers facing hunger and health crises. Read more.
Delhi-NCR Demolition Ban Oct-Dec, 40% AQI Cut Target
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav directs a halt to demolition work in Delhi-NCR during peak pollution months. Plan includes tackling waste sites, traffic hotspots for cleaner air.
Nagpur Air Quality: Night PM2.5 Spikes Raise Alarm
Nagpur's air quality shows marginal improvement but dangerous nighttime PM2.5 spikes persist. Experts cite construction, local burning & seasonal factors. Citizens urged to take precautions.
Delhi mandates 50% WFH, offers aid to construction workers
Delhi government mandates 50% work from home for offices, bans non-essential construction, and offers ₹10,000 aid to workers. GRAP Stage IV enforced to tackle toxic air.
SC modifies order on old vehicles, allows action against polluters
Supreme Court modifies its order on old vehicles in Delhi-NCR, allowing action against those not meeting BS-IV norms. Court directs action on toll plazas and aid for construction workers amid severe air quality crisis.
SC to Delhi: Provide Aid to Idle Construction Workers
Supreme Court asks Delhi government for a practical solution to aid construction workers affected by pollution curbs. Govt says 7,000 of 2.5 lakh workers verified for direct benefit transfer.
Nagpur's Hingna Industrial Estate Grapples with RMC Pollution
Nagpur's Hingna industrial estate faces severe air, water, and noise pollution from RMC plants, threatening worker health and productivity. Industry body demands urgent government action. Read the full report.
PMC's 15-day order: Install air sensors at construction sites
Pune Municipal Corporation mandates real-time air pollution sensors & LED indicators at large construction sites within 15 days. Non-compliance risks stop-work orders and fines. Learn the new rules.
Mumbai Air Pollution: HC Panel Finds Widespread Non-Compliance
A Bombay High Court panel reveals systemic failure in Mumbai's pollution control. Only 4 of 36 sites followed guidelines. Read the shocking details and what it means for citizens' health.
Road, Mining Debris Choke Kumaon Rivers, Trigger Flood Fears
Rivers in Uttarakhand's Kumaon belt are turning into dumping grounds, damaging farmland and fish stocks. Locals report inaction as debris from roads and old mines triggers floods.
HP Construction Board Gives Rs 14.17 Cr Aid to Workers
Himachal Pradesh Building & Construction Workers Welfare Board disbursed over Rs 14 crore to beneficiaries. A new sub-office in Mandi was approved to improve service delivery. Read more.
Delhi GRAP-IV Ban Pushes Construction Workers Into Debt
As GRAP-IV halts all construction in Delhi-NCR, daily-wage workers face unemployment and mounting debt. Read about their struggle and the gaps in welfare support.
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