An NGT-mandated committee recommends a Rs 5 lakh monthly fine per inlet for BMC if untreated sewage continues to flow into Mumbai's Powai Lake. Read the full report and the civic body's proposed action plan.
BMC Additional Commissioner Abhijit Bangar directs planned completion of Hancock Bridge. Works stalled since 2016 due to legal & technical issues. Read the latest updates on Mumbai's infrastructure.
Mumbai's BMC & IIT Kanpur launch MANAS, a first-ever AI model for hyperlocal air quality monitoring with 75 sensors. Get real-time, cost-effective data.
BMC has restarted its massive Rs 17,000-crore road concretisation project on 297.49 km across Mumbai after the monsoon. Over 60% of the work is in western suburbs, with a target to complete 80% by Jan 2026. Read the latest updates.
Mumbai's BMC issues notices to bullet train & coastal road projects for flouting dust rules. Only 38% of city's sites have mandatory AQI sensors installed. Details inside.
Mumbai's air quality sees relief, yet BMC faces hurdles activating pollution monitors at all construction sites. Only 39% have sensors installed. Details on enforcement actions and GRAP plans inside.
BMC enforces GRAP-4 curbs in Mumbai with strict 28-point guidelines targeting construction, vehicles & industries. Key areas like Borivali, Andheri, Powai most affected. Read the full list of new rules.
Bombay High Court expresses surprise over committee's inaction on Kanjurmarg dumping ground pollution grievances. Hearing scheduled for December 2. Read about the human rights concerns.
Mumbai Congress unveils Clean Air Action Plan, promising to reduce AQI to 40-60 within five years. The plan includes real-time monitoring and strict pollution controls. Read the full manifesto details.
Bhilai Municipal Corporation begins construction of 150 MLD sewage treatment plant near Kachandur village. This Rs 145 crore project will clean water bodies and enable water reuse for irrigation.
BMC assistant commissioner Mahesh Patil sent on one-month compulsory leave following NRI's investment allegations in Bandra redevelopment project. Inquiry underway.
Rahul Gandhi demands urgent action plan for Delhi's air pollution crisis, questions PM Modi's silence and claims powerful stakeholders benefit from pollution. Read more.
Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray attacks Mahayuti government over Mumbai's worsening air quality, calling it corruption-driven. BJP counters with BMC governance record.
Bombay High Court forms 5-member committee to inspect Mumbai construction sites for air pollution compliance. Panel includes BMC, MPCB officials and civil society members. Read more about the court's action.
BMC cracks down on 53 construction sites for violating air pollution norms as Mumbai's AQI worsens. Additional Commissioner warns of strict action against non-functional AQI sensors.
BMC cracks down on Mumbai pollution with 53 stop-work notices to construction sites. Additional Municipal Commissioner warns of strict action for non-functional AQI sensors.
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora declares a public health emergency in Mumbai due to severe air pollution, urging BMC to suspend all construction work immediately to safeguard citizens' health.
Mumbai faces severe air pollution with 10 areas recording poor AQI. BMC considers implementing GRAP measures including construction stoppage and vehicle restrictions to combat smog.
BMC reinstates ward-level teams to enforce pollution control. Construction and industrial work to stop in areas with AQI consistently over 200. Learn about the new measures.
Discover which pollution mask works best in Indian cities. Learn about N95, KN95 effectiveness, proper fit, and protection against PM2.5 particles for healthier breathing.
Discover the hidden symptoms of air pollution exposure in India. Learn to identify subtle health warnings and protect yourself from toxic air quality.
Supreme Court judges express grave concern over Delhi's dangerous air quality crisis, demanding immediate government action to protect public health from toxic pollution.
Delhi's air pollution reaches emergency levels as Supreme Court intervenes. Learn about the urgent measures being implemented and how it affects residents' health.
Patna witnesses remarkable air quality improvement this October and November compared to last year. Bihar State Pollution Control Board reports fewer poor air days and better AQI readings across the state.
Delhi's air quality plunges back into 'Very Poor' category as government warns of continued toxic air conditions. Learn about the health impacts and ongoing pollution crisis.
Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram gasp for breath as AQI crosses 400, entering the 'Severe' zone. Authorities scramble as pollution crisis worsens across the National Capital Region.
Noida residents wake up to hazardous air as pollution levels spike dramatically. The city's Air Quality Index deteriorates to 'Very Poor' category, raising health alarms and visibility concerns across the region.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation considers extending bidding deadline for Mumbai's ambitious 200 MLD desalination plant at Versova, a crucial project to address the city's water scarcity issues.
Groundbreaking Indian research provides conclusive evidence linking air pollution to millions of premature deaths. Discover the devastating health impacts and urgent solutions needed.
As Delhi and northern India grapple with hazardous air quality, China offers pollution control assistance based on its successful battle against smog.