Bombay HC Orders BMC Daily Surprise Checks for Pollution
Bombay High Court criticizes BMC's failure to curb Mumbai's air pollution, mandates daily surprise inspections at construction sites from Dec 29. Details on new directives.
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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.
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.
Gurugram fines Rs 14.10 lakh on 274 GRAP violators
Gurugram's civic body imposed heavy fines for pollution violations under GRAP-4. 274 violators penalized Rs 14.10 lakh, while traffic police issued 1081 challans. Details inside.
PUC Norms to Stay in Delhi After GRAP-IV Ends
Delhi's PUC certificate requirement will remain enforced even after GRAP-IV restrictions are lifted, Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced. Learn about the ongoing measures to combat vehicular pollution in the capital.
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.
MCD's 2-Year, Rs 2000 Cr Plan to Fix Delhi's Internal Roads
MCD submits a phased plan to redevelop 1503 km of Delhi's narrow roads by 2027 to curb dust pollution. Execution hinges on state fund approval. Details inside.
Rohini MLA Launches Action Cell to Fight Dust Pollution
Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta announces a Dust Action Cell and weekly joint inspections to tackle severe dust pollution in North West Delhi. The move follows an Indian Express report highlighting ongoing issues.
Madurai sees surge in wheezing cases due to dust, poor air quality
Madurai faces a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses this winter. Doctors blame dust from roads & construction, with AQI above 100. Learn causes, resident struggles, and expert advice.
Delhi's ₹5 Lakh Fine for Road-Cutting Dust Violations
Delhi govt introduces strict SOP for road-cutting to control dust pollution. Mandatory dust barriers, water sprinkling & penalties up to ₹5 lakh for violations. Read the full guidelines.
Gurgaon Pollution: Rs 2.8 Crore Fine on Violators
Haryana Pollution Board fines violators Rs 2.8 crore in Gurgaon & Nuh for flouting dust, genset, and industrial norms. Major construction projects shut. Read the full report.
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 Air Pollution: 40% Want to Move Out
A shocking survey of 17,000 Delhi residents finds 4 in 10 want to leave the city due to severe air pollution, which cuts life expectancy by 8.2 years and costs the economy billions. Read the full report.
Gurgaon's Rs 2,045 Crore Plan to Tackle Air Pollution
Gurgaon launches a massive action plan against air pollution, featuring road revamps, new monitoring systems, and strict dust control. Discover how the city aims to clean its air.
Gurgaon's Rs 2,045 Cr Plan to Fight Air Pollution
MCG submits a detailed plan to Union govt targeting dust, vehicular pollution & waste. Includes 722km road revamp, 800 new buses & EV charging points by 2026-28. Will it bring real relief?
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.
Supreme Court on Delhi Pollution: A Long-Term Plan Needed
The Supreme Court termed Delhi's pollution an annual crisis requiring long-term solutions. It upheld the government's decision to shut schools for young students. Read more on the court's stance and the ongoing winter break.
Delhi to pay Rs 10,000 to workers hit by pollution curbs
Delhi government announces Rs 10,000 financial aid for workers impacted by anti-pollution measures. Mandatory work-from-home for 50% staff in all institutions from Thursday. Read the full details.
Mining Areas Show High Lung Damage in Residents, Miners
New data reveals severe lung impairment & heavy-metal exposure in communities near India's mines. Experts warn of insufficient environmental safeguards. Read more.
NGT stops Baner construction for dust, noise pollution violations
NGT's Pune bench halts a Baner residential project after MPCB finds dust, noise, and waste norm violations. Builder ordered to implement measures. Final hearing in 2026.
Goa's Severe Air Pollution Puts Children's Health at Risk
Paediatricians in Goa raise alarm as severe air pollution from construction in Panaji and Porvorim triggers asthma and chronic respiratory issues in children, with long-term health consequences.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches Anti-Dust Campaign, Allocates Funds
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta personally cleaned Ring Road, announcing intensified measures & Rs 10 crore per MLA for dust-resistant roads to combat pollution. Read about the govt's action plan.
Delhi Govt Starts City-Wide Cleanliness Drive
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta kicks off a major city-wide cleanliness drive, focusing on waste management and dust control to improve air quality and public health. Read more.
Delhi CM Orders DMRC for Strict Dust Control at Construction Sites
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta directs DMRC to enforce strict dust-control measures at all construction sites, warning against pollution negligence. She will personally inspect sites.
Goa Ministers Act on Porvorim Corridor Dust Pollution
Goa ministers demand action from contractor over severe dust pollution from Porvorim elevated corridor. Air quality in Panaji now equals smoking 3.2 cigarettes daily. Read about the health crisis and official response.
Ahmedabad AQI Crisis: AMC Blamed for Pollution
Ahmedabad's air quality remains hazardous as Opposition Leader Shehzad Khan Pathan accuses AMC of negligence in dust control across major civic projects. Read the full report.
Dust pollution spikes respiratory cases in Panaji, Porvorim
Doctors in Goa report a sharp rise in asthma and allergy cases due to severe dust pollution in Panaji and Porvorim. Experts urge N95 mask use and immediate preventive action to curb health risks.
Delhi HC to Hear Plea on Air Pollution Control
Delhi High Court will examine a plea seeking urgent scientific measures to control the capital's hazardous air pollution levels, which are causing severe health issues. Read the full details.
Delhi MCD Clears Key Anti-Pollution Measures
Delhi's Municipal Corporation approves urgent measures to tackle pollution, focusing on road repairs to curb dust. Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh mandates immediate implementation. Read for details.
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