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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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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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Reduce Study Time, Introduce Fun Activities: Panel's Tips To Curb Suicides
A high-level empowered committee Monday recommended coaching institutes here to reduce study hours and create a friendly environment for students by adding fun activities to their routine, officials said.
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Arvind Kejriwal's Home Renovation Row: Panel To Probe Environment Norm Violation
National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday constituted a joint committee to ascertain the factual position on the allegations of violating environmental norms during the construction of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence.
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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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Will Take At Least 10 Years To Clear Ghazipur Landfill: Delhi Civic Body
The East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) has told the Delhi Assembly's Environment Committee that it will take at least 10 years at peak performance to clear the Ghazipur landfill where a massive fire broke out eight days ago
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National Green Tribunal Allows Construction of Delhi-Dehradun Expressway
The National Green Tribunal Monday allowed the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor Expressway and formed a 12 member committee to ensure no damage is caused to the environment by unscientific muck dumping or obstruction of animal corridor on the Ganeshp
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DPCC Signs MoU With IIT Kanpur For Study On Real-Time Apportionment Of Pollutants
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on Friday signed an MoU with IIT Kanpur for a study on real-time apportionment of pollutants for effective management of pollution in the city, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Friday.
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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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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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Reduce Study Time, Introduce Fun Activities: Panel's Tips To Curb Suicides
A high-level empowered committee Monday recommended coaching institutes here to reduce study hours and create a friendly environment for students by adding fun activities to their routine, officials said.
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Arvind Kejriwal's Home Renovation Row: Panel To Probe Environment Norm Violation
National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday constituted a joint committee to ascertain the factual position on the allegations of violating environmental norms during the construction of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence.
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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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Will Take At Least 10 Years To Clear Ghazipur Landfill: Delhi Civic Body
The East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) has told the Delhi Assembly's Environment Committee that it will take at least 10 years at peak performance to clear the Ghazipur landfill where a massive fire broke out eight days ago
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National Green Tribunal Allows Construction of Delhi-Dehradun Expressway
The National Green Tribunal Monday allowed the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor Expressway and formed a 12 member committee to ensure no damage is caused to the environment by unscientific muck dumping or obstruction of animal corridor on the Ganeshp
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DPCC Signs MoU With IIT Kanpur For Study On Real-Time Apportionment Of Pollutants
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on Friday signed an MoU with IIT Kanpur for a study on real-time apportionment of pollutants for effective management of pollution in the city, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Friday.
