Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation cracks down on construction pollution, stopping work at 19 sites and issuing notices to 42. Officials cite winter conditions worsening air quality and urge reliance on official AQI data.
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board cracks down on air pollution, shuts 10 ready-mix concrete plants in MMR and recovers Rs 84 lakh in penalties. Inspections to continue as air quality remains a concern.
Facing judicial pressure over water wastage and pollution, Haryana sets up a committee led by the Chief Secretary to adopt the 2024 Water Act. Key focus on Yamuna pollution and groundwater contamination.
Madras High Court appoints Magsaysay awardee Rajendra Singh as commissioner to study Thamirabarani river pollution and suggest remedies. Court expresses dissatisfaction with state's progress.
Kanpur administration seals a chemical factory and inspects 108 units to ensure Ganga purity for Magh Mela. Tannery closure roster enforced from Dec 31, 2025. Read the full report.
Dehradun's air pollution reached severe levels on New Year's Day, recording an AQI of 316. Experts blame vehicles, waste burning, and weather. Learn the health risks and official response.
Patna residents experience cleaner air this December with AQI at 150. Experts credit pollution control, weather, but warn of ongoing challenges from dust and vehicles. Read the full analysis.
Delhi recorded its highest December PM2.5 levels since 2018, averaging 211 µg/m³. Pollution peaked at 392 µg/m³, driven by year-round emissions, not just farm fires. Read the full analysis.
Chandigarh's air quality deteriorated sharply on Monday, with many areas experiencing 'very poor' AQI levels for prolonged periods. Key monitoring stations in Sectors 22, 25, and 53 recorded alarming spikes. Read the full report.
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' with AQI at 391, nearing severe levels. Key areas like Anand Vihar recorded 445. Govt announces Rs. 100 crore for water body rejuvenation and new E-Waste Park. Stay informed and take precautions.
India's first dedicated marine disaster response vessel, Samudra Pratap, is now operational. Learn how this ship will combat oil spills and protect our coastal ecosystem.
Delhi govt to continue 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy even after GRAP-IV lifts. Minister Sirsa announces crackdown on faulty PUC centres & Rs 100 crore for water bodies. Read more.
Ludhiana's air quality has been better in late 2025 compared to 2024, with fewer 'poor' days. Officials cite reduced stubble burning and pollution checks. Read the full analysis of the AQI data.
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 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.
Bhiwadi's air quality index reaches 353, 'very poor' category. Over 1000 patients daily seek treatment for pollution-related ailments. Authorities enforce GRAP-IV restrictions and fines.
Visakhapatnam's air quality deteriorates to 'poor' levels with AQI between 220-280. PM2.5 pollution spikes, causing health issues. Experts blame weather inversion and pollution. Read more.
Delhi CM announces strict enforcement of 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule to combat air pollution. Learn how this move aims to curb vehicle emissions and improve air quality in the capital.
Gurgaon sees minimal pollution curbs despite NCR crisis. Experts question data reliability and call for proactive action. Read the full analysis here.
How Beijing slashed PM2.5 levels by 70% in a decade offers a roadmap for India's fight against toxic air. Experts highlight the scale and political will needed for similar success.
As Delhi battles severe pollution, the Chinese embassy outlines Beijing's successful strategy: shutting industries, odd-even rules, and vehicle control. Delhi responds with work-from-home and stricter PUC checks.
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.
Parel residents report SRA site violating pollution norms with late-night work and no dust control. MPCB and BMC respond. Read the full story.
Parliament data reveals nearly half of all scientific posts in India's pollution control bodies are vacant, crippling the fight against toxic air. Delhi-NCR also lags in fund utilisation. Read the shocking details.
Punjab Pollution Control Board seizes assets worth ₹79.93 crore of an ethanol plant in Gurdaspur for groundwater contamination. Read about the enforcement action.
Haryana's pollution board imposed over Rs 45 crore in penalties on 400+ units but recovered under 1%. The NGT has taken note, seeking answers on stalled environmental restoration.
Residents of Bachupally, Hyderabad, report intensified chemical air pollution causing health crises. With 5000 exposed, locals demand action from pollution board. Read more.
Delhi tackles severe air pollution. Authorities mandate industries to install monitoring devices and expedite control measures. Experts highlight key pollution sources.
National Pollution Control Day, observed on Dec 2, marks the Bhopal Gas Tragedy & highlights pollution's deadly health impact, causing 8.1 million deaths in 2021. Learn risks and solutions.
Delhi's air quality shows slight improvement, moving from 'very poor' to 'poor' category with AQI at 269. However, thick smog continues to blanket ITO and other areas. Political criticism mounts over pollution crisis.