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A view of city skyline engulfed in smog.

‘Mumbai’s air 8 times more polluted than WHO limit’

The dust pollution in Mumbai is prevalent due to ongoing development projects however measures have been taken to control it.

22 Jan 2020 7:22 AM

Plastic on my sleeve

According to the CPCB report in 2017, it was estimated that around 25,940 tonnes of plastic waste is generated every day in India.

26 Nov 2019 12:56 AM

The Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting (Safar) said overall air quality in Delhi was recorded in “very poor” category.

Air quality ‘very poor’ with drop in wind speed

In NCR, Ghaziabad, Noida and Greater Noida recorded ‘very poor’ air quality while Gurgaon recorded poor air quality, it said.

31 Jan 2019 7:37 AM

SAFAR said the overall air quality over Delhi is fluctuating between 'very poor' and 'severe'. (Photo:File)

Air quality in Delhi fluctuating between 'very poor', 'severe' categories

According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the overall air quality index (AQI) in the city was 399.

21 Jan 2019 9:33 AM

National Green Tribunal had directed Volkswagen to deposit an interim amount of Rs 100 crore with the CPCB in a case related to allegations for using 'cheat device' in emission tests of its diesel vehicles.

NGT slams Volkswagen for not depositing Rs 100 crore as per its 2018 order

The tribunal deferred the matter for hearing after it was informed that the Supreme Court is also seized of the issue.

17 Jan 2019 12:36 PM

NGT orders CPCB to launch prosecution against builder

‘Submit an action plan to the tribunal within three months’

15 Jan 2019 12:53 AM

Rainfall likely soon, set to bring down pollution

Air quality severe as wind speed drops.

13 Jan 2019 1:19 AM

Indian Air Force personnel prepare for rehearsal for the Republic Day parade amidst morning smog on Rajpath in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Finally, breather for Delhiites as city’s air better than last 4 days

EPCA Chairman Bhure Lal said the conditions will get better in the coming days with improved meteorological conditions.

27 Dec 2018 2:53 AM

According to experts, under the ‘severe’ category, even healthy people find it hard to breathe and doctors advise physical activity to be kept at a minimum.

NCR records year’s 2nd highest pollution level

The highest was recorded on November 8, a day after Diwali, when the AQI touched 571.

24 Dec 2018 7:33 AM

The Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting (SAFAR) said the air quality in the national capital is 'very poor' and at present there is 'insignificant intrusion (of pollutants) from outside of Delhi'. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

New Delhi's air quality 'very poor', pollution likely to rise

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded an overall AQI of 314, which falls in the 'very poor' category.

03 Dec 2018 2:21 PM

The CPCB said seven areas in Delhi — Ashok Vihar, Anand Vihar, Jahangirpuri, Mundka, Rohini, Vivek Vihar and Wazirpur — recorded “severe” air quality.

Delhi: Air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category

It said that 20 areas in the national capital recorded “very poor” air quality while it was “poor” in six areas.

30 Nov 2018 5:16 AM

The Centre-run System of Air Quality Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) recorded the AQI at 410. (Photo: File)

Delhi air quality turns ‘severe’; pollution may rise ‘faster’ now: Official

The overall AQI was 401, falling in 'severe' category, the highest this season, Central Pollution Control Board said.

30 Oct 2018 5:22 PM

SC directed a list of 15-year-old petrol and 10-year-old diesel vehicles be published on the website of Central Pollution Control Board and transport department. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘Delhi pollution very critical’: SC prohibits plying of old petrol, diesel vehicles

SC directed transport department to announce that 15-year-old petrol, 10-year-old diesel vehicles would be impounded if found plying.

29 Oct 2018 5:13 PM

Morning haze envelops the skyline on the outskirts of New Delhi on Wednesday. The Indian capital and large parts of north India gasp for breath for most of the year due to air pollution caused by dust, burning of crops, emissions from factories and the burning of coal and piles of garbage. (Photo: AP)

Air quality slips to ‘very poor’ again

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi at 328 at 4 pm.

25 Oct 2018 1:19 AM

GRAP has an advisory for each category of air pollution — emergency, severe, very poor, poor, and moderate. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

41 teams to check pollution violations

Officials said this is the first time that the teams were fanned in the NCR regions too. Earlier, they used to be deployed only in Delhi.

12 Oct 2018 2:21 AM

Units ordered to close for checking pollution

The tribunal asked the chief secretary to send the compliance report by November 30 by e-mail and posted the matter for consideration on December 3.

10 Oct 2018 6:16 AM

The recent Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report has confirmed that the polluted stretches of rivers have increased in Maharashtra from 49 to 53.

‘Action plan against river pollution in next 2 mths’

The MPCB has entrusted NEERI with the task of preparation of the draft action plan for mitigating the river pollution.

03 Oct 2018 1:43 AM

According to experts, the reason for the sudden ‘poor’ air quality is the percolation of emissions at a faster rate after the rain showers in the city. (Representational image)

After brief respite, Delhi air quality ‘poor’ again

Atmosphere was totally cleaned up owing to the continuous rains over the past few days.

03 Aug 2018 2:04 AM

Tribunal for environmental audit of institute in a month

The submission was opposed by advocate Siddhartha Singh, appearing for petitioner Balbir Singh.

28 Jul 2018 5:03 AM

The petition has referred to the findings of the expert committee, constituted by NGT, and said there is no switch or system available in the aircraft to dispose waste in flight.

‘Dumping human waste mid-air’ claim bogus, says DGCA

The committee members were directed to send the samples for tests to ascertain whether it was human or bird excreta.

22 May 2018 6:06 AM

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