Stricter emission norms only on paper
The debate over air pollution due to vehicular emissions is not new. Despite several announcements of stricter emission norms as well as the apex court's criticism, the government has been lax in their
View ArticleCurrent PUC regime of no use: Experts
The Union transport ministry is pushing for a phaseout of polluting vehicles based on their fitness, instead of age. It has recently filed an application in National Green Tribunal (NGT) against the ban
View ArticleDelhi High Court seeks government reply on mosque loudspeakers
The Delhi high court on Wednesday sought a response of the city government on a plea seeking a complete ban on the use of un-licensed loudspeakers in shrines and mosques which, according to the plea,...
View ArticleNGT calls meeting to solve noise pollution woes in South Delhi
The National Green Tribunal has convened a meeting of stakeholders on May 5 to discuss strategy for devising an "effective" solution to the problem of noise pollution caused due to heavy traffic near...
View ArticleNGT calls meeting to resolve Panchsheel Park’s noise pollution woes
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has convened a meeting of stakeholders on May 5 in order to devise an “effective” mechanism to solve the noise pollution problem caused due to heavy traffic near...
View ArticleSwachh Bharat Project Fails to Find Takers in States
Only three out of 11 chief ministers attended the first sub-group meet to discuss ways for its implementation Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet project, does not appear to have
View ArticleNo roadside pits, say civic officials
Days after National Green Tribunal directed the civic authorities to ensure proper disposal of organic waste, municipal corporations in Delhi have started the process of constructing composting pits in
View ArticleFinance ministry may be urged to shun meet funded by tobacco companies
Faced with opposition from public health activists, the health ministry is set to intervene and may soon urge the finance ministry to distance itself from an upcoming international conference in New...
View ArticleComposting: RWA shows the way
Composting or mulching of dry leaves requires no investment. Experts have expressed shock that the municipal corporations are finding it difficult to use this method to dispose of green waste. The Defence
View ArticleWaste burning ban flouted across NCR
Two days after National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed a complete ban on burning of waste in the open and announced a fine of Rs 5,000 for its violation, many people flouted the order with impunity. On...
View ArticleNGT directs CPCB to inspect steel pickling units in Wazirpur
Taking note of an NGO's plea, the National Green Tribunal has directed Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to inspect stainless steel pickling industries in Wazirpur here which are flouting mandatory
View ArticleNoise pollution again under NGT scanner
To address the woes of residents of South Delhi’s Panchsheel Park, which is a no honking zone, and save them from noise pollution created by heavy vehicular traffic, the National Green Tribunal has...
View ArticleHC notice to Centre, Delhi govt on maternal health schemes
Taking strong note of the failure of the maternal health schemes, the Delhi High Court has sought to know from the central and Delhi governments the measures they have taken in this regard. Justice
View ArticleNGT team finds Lotus Temple tiles turning pale but can’t say why
Local commissioners appointed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to inspect the Lotus Temple have said there was “visible discoloration of a large number of tiles” on the structure. Acknowledging that
View ArticleWhat’s fouling air? Data puzzling govt
A lot of confusion seems to exist over what really contributes to air pollution, particularly PM2.5 (fine, respirable particles) from the transport sector or from vehicles in Delhi. A letter accessed by
View ArticleAhmedabad's air 2nd worst, Faridabad tops the list
Sunday proved to be an exception, nationally, on the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) daily air quality index (AQI) list. Ahmedabad displaced Delhi in the rank to become the second city with a poor
View ArticleTake steps for scientific disposal of CFLs: Parliamentary panel to government
Expressing astonishment that there is "no binding regulation or infrastructure" for disposal of mercury, a parliamentary panel has recommended the government to take concrete steps to ensure safe and...
View Article40% of Delhi schoolkids fail lung capacity test: Study
NEW DELHI: More than a third of schoolchildren in four big cities of India suffer from reduced lung capacity, with Delhi showing the worst results, claims a new study whose results could be pointing to
View ArticleNo regular data update for Delhi air quality index
Union environment minister Prakash Javadekar's recent remark as to why people aren't referring to the national Air Quality Index (AQI) and instead depending on "one embassy's" data had taken pollution
View ArticleDelhi gets a solar power boost
Giving a boost to the use of renewable energy in the national capital, discoms operating in South and Southwest Delhi have energised six net metering projects, totaling 86 KW of solar power. The move
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