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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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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Makes 'No PUC, No Fuel' Rule Permanent: Here's What It Means
Delhi makes No PUC, No Fuel' rule permanent to curb vehicular pollution and improve air quality.
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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 Releases Rs 500 Crore For Sanitation, Roads And Dust Control
The Delhi government on Friday released Rs 500 crore to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to stabilise sanitation services, repair damaged roads and curb dust pollution.
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Clearer Skies For Delhi As AQI Improves To 153
Delhi breathed cleaner air on Sunday as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 153 in the "moderate" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, even as temperatures remained below the seasonal average.
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Punjab Firm Accused Of Polluting Aquifer, Rs 80-Crore Assets Seized
Assets worth Rs 79.93 crore belonging to a Punjab-based company has been seized by the Enforcement Directorate as part of a money laundering investigation linked to an environmental crime involving large-scale water pollution.
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Bombay High Court Forms Joint Probe Panel As Mumbai Air Quality Worsens
Amid Mumbai's deteriorating air quality, the Bombay High Court on Friday ordered the formation of a five-member inspection team to examine construction sites across Mumbai for compliance with pollution-control norms..
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5 Practical Tips To Avoid Air Pollution Exposure While Commuting In A Car
Here are 5 practical tips to reduce air pollution exposure while driving, as Delhi-NCRs air quality deteriorates, with AQI levels hitting severe marks despite failed artificial rain efforts.
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Green Tribunal Orders Crackdown On 1,700 Industries Dumping Waste In Ganga, Yamuna
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and state pollution regulators across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Bihar to take "prompt action" against more than 1,700 Grossly Polluting Industries
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Delhi Chokes As Air Quality Remains In 'Very Poor' Category
The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category on Saturday morning as Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reading stood at 355, as of 8:00 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Strong Winds Bring Slight Relief, But Delhi's Air Quality Still "Very Poor"
Delhi's air quality showed a slight improvement on Thursday but remained in the "very poor" category for the fourth consecutive day, aided by stronger surface winds that helped disperse pollutants.
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Delhi's Air Quality Remains In 'Poor' Category Ahead Of Diwali
Air Quality in the national capital continued to be in the 'Poor' category on Sunday morning. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) around ITO was recorded at 284.
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Delhi's Maximum Temperature Settles At 33.6 Degrees Celsius
The national capital on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 33.6 degrees Celsius, 7.8 notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Supreme Court Upholds Pollution Board's Powers, Empowered To Levy Damages
The Supreme Court has upheld the powers of the pollution control boards to impose restitutionary and compensatory damages for environmental harm, saying that prevention and remediation must be at the heart of environmental governance.
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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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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Makes 'No PUC, No Fuel' Rule Permanent: Here's What It Means
Delhi makes No PUC, No Fuel' rule permanent to curb vehicular pollution and improve air quality.
-
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 Releases Rs 500 Crore For Sanitation, Roads And Dust Control
The Delhi government on Friday released Rs 500 crore to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to stabilise sanitation services, repair damaged roads and curb dust pollution.
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Clearer Skies For Delhi As AQI Improves To 153
Delhi breathed cleaner air on Sunday as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 153 in the "moderate" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, even as temperatures remained below the seasonal average.
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Punjab Firm Accused Of Polluting Aquifer, Rs 80-Crore Assets Seized
Assets worth Rs 79.93 crore belonging to a Punjab-based company has been seized by the Enforcement Directorate as part of a money laundering investigation linked to an environmental crime involving large-scale water pollution.
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Bombay High Court Forms Joint Probe Panel As Mumbai Air Quality Worsens
Amid Mumbai's deteriorating air quality, the Bombay High Court on Friday ordered the formation of a five-member inspection team to examine construction sites across Mumbai for compliance with pollution-control norms..
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5 Practical Tips To Avoid Air Pollution Exposure While Commuting In A Car
Here are 5 practical tips to reduce air pollution exposure while driving, as Delhi-NCRs air quality deteriorates, with AQI levels hitting severe marks despite failed artificial rain efforts.
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Green Tribunal Orders Crackdown On 1,700 Industries Dumping Waste In Ganga, Yamuna
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and state pollution regulators across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Bihar to take "prompt action" against more than 1,700 Grossly Polluting Industries
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Delhi Chokes As Air Quality Remains In 'Very Poor' Category
The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category on Saturday morning as Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reading stood at 355, as of 8:00 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Strong Winds Bring Slight Relief, But Delhi's Air Quality Still "Very Poor"
Delhi's air quality showed a slight improvement on Thursday but remained in the "very poor" category for the fourth consecutive day, aided by stronger surface winds that helped disperse pollutants.
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Delhi's Air Quality Remains In 'Poor' Category Ahead Of Diwali
Air Quality in the national capital continued to be in the 'Poor' category on Sunday morning. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) around ITO was recorded at 284.
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Delhi's Maximum Temperature Settles At 33.6 Degrees Celsius
The national capital on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 33.6 degrees Celsius, 7.8 notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Supreme Court Upholds Pollution Board's Powers, Empowered To Levy Damages
The Supreme Court has upheld the powers of the pollution control boards to impose restitutionary and compensatory damages for environmental harm, saying that prevention and remediation must be at the heart of environmental governance.
