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Yamuna Still Toxic Despite Above-Normal Rainfall In Delhi: Report
Fresh data released by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) shows that large stretches of the river flowing through the capital remain severely polluted.
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Yamuna Clean-Up Goes High-Tech, Delhi Deploys Multitasking 'Harvesters'
Two machines, designed to remove floating garbage and dense aquatic weeds, were flagged off by Minister Parvesh Verma.
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40 Tonnes A Day: Delhi To Build New Biomedical Waste Treatment Plants
Delhi is producing nearly 40 tonnes of biomedical waste every day, from syringes and surgical waste to lab material and used protective gear. With volumes projected to rise in the coming years, the capital is preparing to add new treatment capacity.
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Delhi Pollution Control Panel Submits Yamuna Rejuvenation Plan To PM's Office
With the change in government in the national capital, an action plan to rejuvenate the Yamuna river has been submitted to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), focusing on boosting sewage treatment capacity and other critical measures, officials said.
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1st Stage Of Centre's Anti-Pollution Plan Activated In Delhi-NCR
The Centre's air pollution control panel for Delhi-NCR on Monday directed state governments in the region to implement the first stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as the capital's air quality was in the 'poor' category for the second co
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Delhi Pollution Body Bans Idol Immersion In Water Bodies Ahead Of Festivals
The DPCC has prohibited the immersion of idols in the Yamuna and other water bodies and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on violators, ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi and Durga Pooja celebrations.
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Delhi Pollution Body Chief Blocked Key Pollution Study, Alleges Minister
The Delhi government's study to determine pollution sources in the national capital has been halted unilaterally and arbitrarily on the orders of Delhi Pollution Control Committee Chairman Ashwani Kumar, alleged Environment Minister Gopal Rai
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Real Estate Company Parsvnath Found Violating Pollution-Related Rules
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has been asked to issue a show-cause notice to real estate company Parsvnath Developers Limited for "flouting pollution-related guidelines" at a construction site.
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Delhi's Only Slaughterhouse Shut Down By Green Tribunal, No Shortage Yet
Delhi's sole slaughterhouse in Ghazipur has been shut for last few days for allegedly not complying with environmental norms and traders fear that the closure may trigger meat shortage leading to increase in its prices.
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Submit Report On Bhalswa Landfill Fire: Delhi Minister To Pollution Body
Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday asked the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to submit a report on the fire that broke out at Bhalswa landfill in north Delhi within 24 hours.
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Construction Body Fined Rs 5 Lakh For Violating Dust Control Norms In Delhi
"We conducted an inspection of the NBCC project in Karkardooma and found that it has not taken dust control measures at some places. Accordingly, a fine of Rs 5 lakh has been imposed on the company," he said.
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Compliance With Dust Control Guidelines Rises To 90 Per Cent In Delhi
Compliance with dust control guidelines at construction and demolition sites in Delhi has improved from 63 per cent in November-December last year to 90 per cent in July-August, according to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC).
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Complete Ban On Bursting, Sale Of Firecrackers Up To January 1 In Delhi
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on Tuesday ordered a complete ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the national capital till January 1, 2022.
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Delhi Hotels Fined, Issued Notices For Closure Over Improper Sewage Treatment
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee on Monday issued showcause notices for closure to three hotels in the city for violating environmental norms.
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Delhi Diesel Generator Users Asked To Install Emission Control Devices
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has directed all users of diesel generators of 125 KVA and above capacity in the capital to install emission control devices on their DG sets by October end.
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Yamuna Still Toxic Despite Above-Normal Rainfall In Delhi: Report
Fresh data released by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) shows that large stretches of the river flowing through the capital remain severely polluted.
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Yamuna Clean-Up Goes High-Tech, Delhi Deploys Multitasking 'Harvesters'
Two machines, designed to remove floating garbage and dense aquatic weeds, were flagged off by Minister Parvesh Verma.
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40 Tonnes A Day: Delhi To Build New Biomedical Waste Treatment Plants
Delhi is producing nearly 40 tonnes of biomedical waste every day, from syringes and surgical waste to lab material and used protective gear. With volumes projected to rise in the coming years, the capital is preparing to add new treatment capacity.
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Delhi Pollution Control Panel Submits Yamuna Rejuvenation Plan To PM's Office
With the change in government in the national capital, an action plan to rejuvenate the Yamuna river has been submitted to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), focusing on boosting sewage treatment capacity and other critical measures, officials said.
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1st Stage Of Centre's Anti-Pollution Plan Activated In Delhi-NCR
The Centre's air pollution control panel for Delhi-NCR on Monday directed state governments in the region to implement the first stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as the capital's air quality was in the 'poor' category for the second co
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Delhi Pollution Body Bans Idol Immersion In Water Bodies Ahead Of Festivals
The DPCC has prohibited the immersion of idols in the Yamuna and other water bodies and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on violators, ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi and Durga Pooja celebrations.
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Delhi Pollution Body Chief Blocked Key Pollution Study, Alleges Minister
The Delhi government's study to determine pollution sources in the national capital has been halted unilaterally and arbitrarily on the orders of Delhi Pollution Control Committee Chairman Ashwani Kumar, alleged Environment Minister Gopal Rai
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Real Estate Company Parsvnath Found Violating Pollution-Related Rules
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has been asked to issue a show-cause notice to real estate company Parsvnath Developers Limited for "flouting pollution-related guidelines" at a construction site.
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Delhi's Only Slaughterhouse Shut Down By Green Tribunal, No Shortage Yet
Delhi's sole slaughterhouse in Ghazipur has been shut for last few days for allegedly not complying with environmental norms and traders fear that the closure may trigger meat shortage leading to increase in its prices.
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Submit Report On Bhalswa Landfill Fire: Delhi Minister To Pollution Body
Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday asked the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to submit a report on the fire that broke out at Bhalswa landfill in north Delhi within 24 hours.
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Construction Body Fined Rs 5 Lakh For Violating Dust Control Norms In Delhi
"We conducted an inspection of the NBCC project in Karkardooma and found that it has not taken dust control measures at some places. Accordingly, a fine of Rs 5 lakh has been imposed on the company," he said.
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Compliance With Dust Control Guidelines Rises To 90 Per Cent In Delhi
Compliance with dust control guidelines at construction and demolition sites in Delhi has improved from 63 per cent in November-December last year to 90 per cent in July-August, according to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC).
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Complete Ban On Bursting, Sale Of Firecrackers Up To January 1 In Delhi
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on Tuesday ordered a complete ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the national capital till January 1, 2022.
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Delhi Hotels Fined, Issued Notices For Closure Over Improper Sewage Treatment
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee on Monday issued showcause notices for closure to three hotels in the city for violating environmental norms.
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Delhi Diesel Generator Users Asked To Install Emission Control Devices
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has directed all users of diesel generators of 125 KVA and above capacity in the capital to install emission control devices on their DG sets by October end.
