CSIR project to find pollution spots
To develop prototype of pollution sensor that can be affixed atop traffic junctions To warn people of pollution hotspots, the National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies (NISTADS)
View ArticleState of air pollution: A report card on action taken; to be taken and if...
Delhi and its surrounding region’s air quality is showing the first signs of improvement, but the air is not even close to being called clean yet – says an assessment report released by the Environment
View ArticleEPCA lifts ban on Badarpur power plant, diesel generators
Following an improvement in the Capital's air quality, the Supreme Court-appointed Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) said that Badarpur power plant can resume operations.
View ArticleDelhi Pollution dipped this winter, but only just, reveals data
The improvement has been attributed to the action taken on the ground to control pollution. EPCA also decided to lift the very poor to severe air quality restriction under the Graded Response Action Plan
View ArticleBadarpur plant to reopen as city air quality improves
The operations of the power plant have been allowed, but with a condition that it will be permanently closed from July. New Delhi: As Delhi and its surrounding region’s air quality showed signs of...
View ArticleBan On Diesel Generators, Brick Kilns Lifted As Delhi Air Improves:...
On October 17 last year, the EPCA had imposed the measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to combat pollution in the city ahead of the winter. New Delhi: Starting today, the Badarpur
View ArticleOrder of the Supreme Court of India regarding solid waste management in...
Order of the Supreme Court of India In Re: Outrage as Parents End Life After Child's Dengue Death dated 07/03/2018 regarding state of solid waste management in India. The Union of India has filed
View ArticleSupreme Court stays amendment of Delhi Master Plan 2021
NEW DELHI: In a move that echoes concerns voiced by the city's resident welfare associations, the Supreme Court restrained the Centre, Delhi government and Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Tuesday
View ArticleAIIMS develops new drug delivery system for cancer
NEW DELHI: Doctors at AIIMS have introduced a new technology for treating cancers affecting the abdominal lining, for example colon cancer or colorectal cancer. It involves administering heated...
View Article13 South Indian cities have toxic air; at least 26 more are unsafe: Study
The Centre's list includes three cities from Telangana, five from Andhra Pradesh, one from Tamil Nadu and four from Karnataka As the Centre plans to clean the air in 13 south Indian cities, 26 more
View ArticleAre You Waiting For 'Atom Bomb Of Garbage' To Explode? Supreme...
The top court also took strong exception that lawyers for none of the states and union territories, except for Delhi, were present in the court during the hearing and said it was a clear indication of
View ArticleYamuna reduced to sewer in Delhi as well, says NGT
NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday slammed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) over its submission that Haryana was responsible for high levels of ammonia in Yamuna, which was affecting the
View ArticleSC demands specific solid waste plan
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi government to submit “specific and concrete” proposals to deal with the issue of solid waste management here. A three-judge Bench headed by Justice
View ArticleNGT raps Delhi govt for not taking action against steel pickling units
The National Green Tribunal has rapped the Delhi government for not taking action against steel pickling units in residential areas as they fall under the prohibited list of industrial activity according
View ArticleCentre okays Rs 1,151-crore plan to tackle stubble burning
NEW DELHI: Seeking to provide a cost-effective and eco-friendly solution to farmers to deal with the problem of stubble burning that results in raising air pollution levels in the capital and neighbouring
View ArticleSouth corporation starts dengue fight early
NEW DELHI: The rising number of mosquito-borne cases early in the season has prompted the south corporation to prepone its modified vector-borne disease programme by almost two months. “Several measures
View ArticleDelhi HC stays Centre's notification on crash guards till April 18
The Delhi High Court on Monday stayed the Centre's notification directing all states to take stern action against unauthorised fitting of crash guards or bull bars on vehicles. A bench of Acting Chief
View ArticleLevels of pollutants increased during odd-even’
Study says emissions from increased fleet of exempt vehicles may have offset any reduction from cars The fortnight-long odd even policy (OEP) to check pollution in Delhi may have been counterproductive
View ArticleDelhi sees zero vector-borne diseases cases in March
Only three cases of chikungunya have been reported by the various MCDs in the Capital in 2018 as compared to last year where 46 cases were reported by March. No cases of malaria and dengue have been...
View ArticleGovt sets target of 35% pollution cut for 100 cities
NEW DELHI: As part of its dedicated air pollution abatement programme for 100 polluting cities, the Centre has formulated a National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) to fight the menace through a long-term...
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