Gurgaon's AQI Anomaly: Few Curbs Amid NCR Pollution
Gurgaon sees minimal pollution curbs despite NCR crisis. Experts question data reliability and call for proactive action. Read the full analysis here.
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Delhi Bans BS3, BS4 Vehicles In NCR From Dec 18
Delhi government restricts BS3 and BS4 vehicles in NCR from December 18 to curb severe air pollution. Learn the key differences between BS4 and BS6 norms.
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.
Parel residents complain to MPCB about SRA site pollution
Parel residents report SRA site violating pollution norms with late-night work and no dust control. MPCB and BMC respond. Read the full story.
₹79.93 Cr Ethanol Plant Assets Attached for Pollution
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 recovers under 1% of Rs 45 crore green fines
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.
Hyderabad's Bachupally gasps under chemical fumes in winter
Residents of Bachupally, Hyderabad, report intensified chemical air pollution causing health crises. With 5000 exposed, locals demand action from pollution board. Read more.
Delhi Air Crisis: Industries Must Install Pollution Monitors
Delhi tackles severe air pollution. Authorities mandate industries to install monitoring devices and expedite control measures. Experts highlight key pollution sources.
Panchkula Hotels, Nightclubs Violate Noise Norms, Disturb Residents
Residents in Panchkula sectors face sleepless nights as reopened hotels and clubs operate beyond 4am, violating police permits and noise limits. FORA appeals to HSVP and police for action. #Panchkula #NoisePollution
Pollution Control Day: Bhopal Tragedy & Health Crisis
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.
BMC Sends Notices to Major Infra Projects Over Dust Norms
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.
Delhi air quality improves but remains in 'poor' category
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.
Rahul Gandhi Questions PM Modi's Silence on Delhi Pollution
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.
Bombay HC forms committee to check construction pollution
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.
Delhi CM orders daily dust pollution control reports
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta directs officials to combat dust pollution with daily ground reports and before-after photos. Funds assured for cleaning equipment. Read more.
Delhi NCR Smog Crisis: AQI Stays 'Very Poor'
Delhi-NCR battles severe air pollution with AQI in 'Very Poor' category. Health alerts issued as smog engulfs region. Stay informed and protect your health.
37% Delhi vehicles non-compliant, PMO pushes EVs
PMO flags Delhi's disproportionate vehicle load with 37% running on outdated emission norms. High-level meeting directs Delhi, UP, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan to accelerate EV transition and expand charging infrastructure.
India's Air Pollution Funds Remain Largely Unused
Despite receiving $19.8 billion in air quality funding, India struggles with pollution control while China achieves 41% PM2.5 reduction. Delhi residents lose 8.2 years of life expectancy to toxic air.
Diesel Autorickshaw Ban in NCR to Combat Pollution
Uttar Pradesh bans diesel autorickshaws in Noida, Ghaziabad to tackle severe air pollution. New regulations effective immediately across key NCR districts.
Delhi collects ₹84+ crore PUC fines during GRAP checks
Delhi authorities issued fines exceeding ₹84 crore for PUC certificate violations during GRAP implementation from October 14 to November 18. Learn how the city is combating air pollution through strict enforcement measures.
Delhi's Air Pollution: Smog Towers and Policy Failures
Delhi's air pollution crisis continues as smog towers show limited effectiveness. Explore the policy gaps and technological solutions needed for cleaner air. Take action for better environmental policies.
8 Illegal Metal Furnaces Dismantled in Sonepat
Haryana authorities dismantled 8 illegal metal scrap furnaces in Sonepat's Murthal area following pollution complaints. The crackdown highlights ongoing efforts against unauthorized industrial operations.
CAFE-3 Norms Spark Small vs Big Car Debate in India
India's proposed CAFE-3 emission norms create industry divide as small car makers warn of price hikes while SUV manufacturers support weight-based formula. Learn how this affects car buyers.
Delhi Pollution Disrupts Australian FM Penny Wong's Speech
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong's coughing fit during a Delhi speech highlights the city's severe air crisis with AQI near 400. Discover the urgent need for action.
Delhi Tests Artificial Rain to Combat Air Pollution
Delhi conducts groundbreaking artificial rain trial to tackle severe air pollution. Learn how cloud seeding technology could transform India's fight for cleaner air.
Delhi Air Quality Crisis: AQI Hits 'Severe' at 447
Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'severe' levels with AQI reaching 447. Health alerts issued as pollution crisis grips the capital. Stay informed and protect your health.
SC Orders Delhi Govt to File Affidavit on Pollution
Supreme Court demands Delhi government affidavit detailing pollution control measures. Court expresses frustration over deteriorating air quality in national capital. Read full coverage.
MCD Sat on ₹48 Crore Clean Air Funds During Delhi Smog
Despite severe air pollution choking Delhi, the Municipal Corporation sat on ₹48 crore from the Clean Air Fund. Funds meant for pollution control remained unused while citizens breathed toxic air.
Humane Approach to Stray Dog Management Needed
Discover why India needs compassionate stray dog management strategies that balance human safety with animal welfare. Learn about sustainable solutions.
KSPCB Golden Jubilee Amid Karnataka's Pollution Crisis
As KSPCB marks 50 years, Karnataka faces severe pollution challenges with 66% industries operating illegally and 14 rivers contaminated. Read about the board's revival plans.
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