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Everybody worldwide is exposed to air pollution every time they breathe (Photo: AFP)

Monitoring stations yet to be functional

In the national capital, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee has operationalised around 20 new stations.

30 Oct 2017 8:01 PM GMT

NGT to SDMC: Ensure restaurants don't choke drains

A bench, headed by NGT chairperson justice Swa-tanter Kumar, has directed corporation and the DPCC to take action...

29 Oct 2017 11:28 PM GMT

A clandestine supply of plastic carry bags from neighbouring cities has further added to the plastic menace in the city.

Plastic ban: fines worth Rs 31 lakh collected

The environment department is reviewing the implementation of the NGT directions of August 10, 2017, said a government...

29 Oct 2017 11:22 PM GMT

The tribunal said there cannot be any worst source of air pollution than burning of carbon and plastic. (Photo: PTI)

Green bench orders inspection of illegal industries in northwest Delhi

NGT said that these illegal industries would be liable to pay environment compensation which it would fix later after...

12 Oct 2017 10:51 AM GMT

The lions share of the amount - Rs 1,003 crore (till November 10) - comes from an Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) imposed by the Supreme Court in 2015 on trucks entering Delhi while the rest is made up of cess on every litre of diesel sold, in effect since 2008. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

AAP govt sitting on unused Rs 1,500 crore green fund as Delhi battles...

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has amassed Rs 62 crore as one per cent cess from dealers selling diesel...

15 Nov 2017 11:41 AM GMT

Odd-even scheme from Nov 13-17 in the national capital called off, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

AAP govt calls off odd-even rule after NGT declines most exemptions

The green bench had ordered that no exemption should be allowed to 'any person or officer and two-wheelers'.

11 Nov 2017 10:42 AM GMT

The state government announced the implementation of the odd-even car rationing scheme for five days from November 13 as part of a graded response plan to tackle the alarming level of pollution in the city. (Photo: PTI/File)

Won't allow odd-even scheme unless proved effective: NGT raps Delhi...

NGT also asked the government to give an undertaking that it will roll out odd-even only when the particulate matter...

10 Nov 2017 10:45 AM GMT

The sealing drive, which came following an inspection order from a division bench of acting Delhi High Court Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar based on two PILs, has left over 700 people jobless. (Photo: File)

Deserted streets, shuttered shops: Delhi's Hauz Khas hopes for better...

Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) sealed 21 restaurants on September 23 for violating pollution norms.

30 Sep 2017 7:47 AM GMT

As per reports, the sealing was conducted under section 33A of Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and Section 31A of Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. (Photo: ANI)

Breach of pollution control laws: Delhi seals 22 bars, eateries in...

Earlier the Delhi High Court had said the Hauz Khas Village in South Delhi is 'a ticking time bomb.'

24 Sep 2017 5:12 AM GMT

National Green Tribunal

Check mosques for noise levels: NGT tells AAP govt

Illegal use of loudspeakers affecting health of people, says NGO.

20 Sep 2017 8:54 PM GMT

National Green Tribunal

NGT: Places of worship must follow noise norms

The plea, filed through advocate R.R. Malik, alleged that the activities of some mosques were vilating the Environment...

19 Sep 2017 9:58 PM GMT

National Green Tribunal

Reconsider consent fee, says National Green Tribunal

NGT chairperson justice Swatanter Kumar, said according to Section 25 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution)...

10 Sep 2017 8:47 PM GMT