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Car-Pooling App, Smog-Eating Surfaces: Inside Delhi's Pollution Control Plan
The Delhi government will overhaul the Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) system with third-party monitoring, develop a car-pooling app to reduce vehicular congestion, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced.
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All Potholes In Delhi-NCR To Be Filled In 72 Hours To Curb Pollution: Minister
All potholes should be repaired in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) within 72 hours, Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced today as the region finds innovative ways to fight air pollution.
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Two-State Solution Remains 'Ultimate Objective' For Middle East Peace: India
Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh reaffirmed India's long-standing commitment to the Palestinian cause and the pursuit of peace in the Middle East
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Delhi Trains Over 170 Officials To Tackle Dust Pollution Ahead Of Winter
As Delhi gears up for the winter pollution season, over 170 officials from 15 government agencies were trained on dust control and sustainable road design during a one-day workshop organised by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC)
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Supreme Court Upholds Environment Ministry Notification, Junks Exemption Clause For Big Projects
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the January 29 notification of the Ministry of Environment, struck down the contentious clause exempting certain large building and construction projects from prior environmental clearance.
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Major Improvement In Water Quality Of Yamuna River In July: Minister
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday said the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has reported a significant improvement in the water quality of the Yamuna river in July.
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Top Court Deadline Close, Vacancies Abound In Pollution Control Boards
Despite the Supreme Court order that all positions in State Pollution Control Boards and Pollution Control Committees be filled by September 2025, the Ministry of Environment, has expressed concern about the large number of vacancies.
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Centre To Review Eco-Sensitive Zone Guidelines Amid States' Concerns
The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife has called for a review of the guidelines governing Eco-Sensitive Zones around protected areas, stressing the need for a more "flexible" and "site-specific" approach.
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"Improper": Forest Secretary On Delhi Ministers' Panel Over Tree Cutting
In an act of defiance, the principal secretary of Environment and Forest department has questioned the formation of a fact finding committee of the Delhi government ministers over cutting of trees in Ridge area, claiming it violated rules and could
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Delhi Minister Seeks Suspension Of Officer Who Halted Smog Tower Project
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai wrote to Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday, seeking the suspension of Delhi Pollution Control Committee chairman Ashwani Kumar for "arbitrarily halting" the operation of a large smog tower installed at Connaught Place.
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Car-Pooling App, Smog-Eating Surfaces: Inside Delhi's Pollution Control Plan
The Delhi government will overhaul the Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) system with third-party monitoring, develop a car-pooling app to reduce vehicular congestion, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced.
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All Potholes In Delhi-NCR To Be Filled In 72 Hours To Curb Pollution: Minister
All potholes should be repaired in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) within 72 hours, Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced today as the region finds innovative ways to fight air pollution.
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Two-State Solution Remains 'Ultimate Objective' For Middle East Peace: India
Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh reaffirmed India's long-standing commitment to the Palestinian cause and the pursuit of peace in the Middle East
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Delhi Trains Over 170 Officials To Tackle Dust Pollution Ahead Of Winter
As Delhi gears up for the winter pollution season, over 170 officials from 15 government agencies were trained on dust control and sustainable road design during a one-day workshop organised by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC)
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Supreme Court Upholds Environment Ministry Notification, Junks Exemption Clause For Big Projects
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the January 29 notification of the Ministry of Environment, struck down the contentious clause exempting certain large building and construction projects from prior environmental clearance.
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Major Improvement In Water Quality Of Yamuna River In July: Minister
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday said the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has reported a significant improvement in the water quality of the Yamuna river in July.
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Top Court Deadline Close, Vacancies Abound In Pollution Control Boards
Despite the Supreme Court order that all positions in State Pollution Control Boards and Pollution Control Committees be filled by September 2025, the Ministry of Environment, has expressed concern about the large number of vacancies.
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Centre To Review Eco-Sensitive Zone Guidelines Amid States' Concerns
The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife has called for a review of the guidelines governing Eco-Sensitive Zones around protected areas, stressing the need for a more "flexible" and "site-specific" approach.
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"Improper": Forest Secretary On Delhi Ministers' Panel Over Tree Cutting
In an act of defiance, the principal secretary of Environment and Forest department has questioned the formation of a fact finding committee of the Delhi government ministers over cutting of trees in Ridge area, claiming it violated rules and could
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Delhi Minister Seeks Suspension Of Officer Who Halted Smog Tower Project
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai wrote to Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday, seeking the suspension of Delhi Pollution Control Committee chairman Ashwani Kumar for "arbitrarily halting" the operation of a large smog tower installed at Connaught Place.
