Tough green measures on way, Manish Sisodia warns industry
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said, “Pollution is not just about industries. It is about the future of our family and children. We are ready to take some tough decisions... you should be ready for
View ArticleOrder of the National Green Tribunal regarding water supply in the city of...
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Tribunal on its own motion Vs. Govt. of NCT, Delhi & Ors. dated 19/06/2015 regarding water supply in the city of
View ArticleNGT seeks city government response on dirty water
The appalling picture of water supply in the capital has prompted the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to seek the response of the city government in the matter saying there is a complete “mismanagement of
View Article150 experts brainstorm measures to tackle air pollution
Discussing the increasing air pollution in the Capital, experts viewed that lack of public awareness and concern besides missing political will has led to Delhi acquiring the dubious distinction of being
View ArticleSpecial weekly drive to focus on city vehicles
To rein in errant drivers in the national capital, the city administration is set to launch a special drive every week on particular kind of vehicles aimed at effectively crackdown on vehicles that flout
View ArticleDJB turns to solar power to cut costs, protect environment
Looking to reduce its power bill and also help in environmental conservation, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has set up a solar power plant at its Varunalaya Office Complex here. "Currently, the solar power
View ArticlePlanned in phases: Paris shows way to clean air
PARIS: The blue, clear skies this summer in Paris hardly indicate it has an air pollution problem. But the top agenda for the Paris municipality— Marie De Paris—is dealing with tiny, respirable pollution
View ArticleAir quality index not akin to air quality control, say experts
Various ministries are playing a role in tacking this problem and this makes it very difficult While unplanned development, lack of political will and public concern have led to Delhi achieving the
View ArticleDraft disaster management plan: ‘Earthquake will wreak more havoc in city...
The Delhi government’s draft disaster management plan warns that should a powerful earthquake strike the national capital, it would wreck more devastation than a nuclear bomb explosion. “Six minor...
View ArticleDelhi Assembly passes 3 Bills on first day of Budget session
The Delhi Assembly passed three Bills, including one according university status to Netaji Subhash Institute of Technology and the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement (Amendment) Bill, on the first day of
View ArticleSave Yamuna bank farmers’ livelihood, Maken urges Jung
A Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee delegation, led by its president Ajay Maken, met lieutenant-governor Najeeb Jung on Tuesday to discuss the issue of farmers who cultivate vegetables on the banks of the
View ArticleOnly 44% Delhi buildings smart
Only 44 per cent of Delhi’s buildings are smart, revealed a first-of-its kind survey on “smart buildings.” Conducted on 2,000 buildings across eight cities in India, the survey by Honeywell India says
View ArticleChild health fears at the most polluted spot in the world's most...
Delhi’s appalling pollution has prompted fears that millions of youngsters will suffer serious health problems later in life. The dusty patch of ground in the centre of the narrow lanes and overcrowded
View ArticleDelhi to host 4th India Minerals and Metals Forum 2015
National capital New Delhi will host the 4th India Minerals and Metals Forum 2015 – Ferrous and Non Ferrous” on Wednesday. The event to be held at Hotel Le Meridien, will be inaugurated by Union Minister
View ArticleRecipe for disaster
A RANGE of responses emerged across social media in the last week of May when Maggi, the popular brand of instant noodles, was confirmed to contain impermissible limits of the poisonous metal lead and
View ArticleOutdoor air quality declines in Delhi: Survey
Delhi's outdoor air quality has deteriorated over the years with the presence of particulate matters reaching alarming levels mainly due to vehicular and industrial emissions, as per the Economic Survey
View ArticleCMs' sub-group may submit report on Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan by Aug 15
Karnataka Minister for Rural Development H K Patil presents a Gandhi statue to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat,...
View ArticleChild health fears at the most polluted spot in the world's most...
Delhi’s appalling pollution has prompted fears that millions of youngsters will suffer serious health problems later in life The dusty patch of ground in the centre of the narrow lanes and overcrowded
View ArticleRise in cars adds to pollution
Delhi has been termed the most polluted city. The key source of pollution is the number of cars, which is increasing every year. As per the latest Economic Survey, Delhi has seen an increase of 6.3% in
View ArticlePollution continues to remain grim, Yamuna badly hit
Despite attempts being taken to tackle the menacing problem of pollution in Delhi, the situation continues to remain grim with air, water, noise and vehicular pollution registering an alarming increase
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