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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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Delhi Gears Up for Winter Smog With 17-Point Action Plan
With Delhi's dreaded smog season just weeks away, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday reviewed the city's 17-point Winter 2025 Air Pollution Control Action Plan, directing departments to complete preparations by October.
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Rain Lashes Parts Of Delhi, More Showers Predicted For Next 2 Days
Rain lashed several parts of Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) on Saturday evening. Areas including Lajpat Nagar, RK Puram, Lodhi Road, and Mandir Marg witnessed light showers.
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Tamil Nadu Calls For Eco-Friendly Ganesha Idols To Avoid Water Pollution
With Ganesh Chaturthi set to be celebrated on August 27, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has issued a set of guidelines urging devotees to opt for eco-friendly idols and to ensure that immersion activities do not pollute waterbodies.
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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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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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641 Million Litres Of Untreated Sewage Entering Yamuna From Delhi Each Day
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has estimated that 641 million litres of untreated sewage per day enter the Yamuna from the capital, worsening pollution in the key water body.
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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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Immerse Ganesha Idols Upto 6 Feet High In Artificial Tanks: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on Thursday ordered the immersion of all idols of up to six feet in height in artificial tanks starting from the 10-day Ganesh festival being celebrated from August 27 this year.
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Top Court To Hear End-Of-Life Limit Plea For BS VI Vehicles In NCR On July 28
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on July 28 a plea questioning whether BS VI-compliant vehicles should have an end-of-life period of 15 years for petrol variants and 10 years for diesel variants in the National Capital Region.
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Delhi Records Cleanest July In A Decade, Air Quality At 67
Delhi recorded its cleanest July in ten years on Wednesday, with the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 67, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board. The reading falls in the 'Satisfactory' category.
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Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma Inspects Yamuna On Boat, Collects Water Sample For Testing
Delhi Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma took to the waters of the Yamuna on Saturday morning, conducting a boat survey at Palla, where the river enters Delhi from Haryana.
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"100 Times More Polluting": Study Reveals Industries You Didn't Know Were Harming Your Air
A study led by the University of York has found that sectors like shipping, aviation, and construction face much weaker legal controls on nitrogen oxide emissions compared to home heating or cars.
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Delhi Under 'Yellow Alert', Rain And Thunderstorms Expected
Delhi is under a 'yellow alert' with rain and thunderstorms forecast for Tuesday, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 27 degrees Celsius, 0.9 notch above normal, according to the weather department.
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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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Delhi Gears Up for Winter Smog With 17-Point Action Plan
With Delhi's dreaded smog season just weeks away, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday reviewed the city's 17-point Winter 2025 Air Pollution Control Action Plan, directing departments to complete preparations by October.
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Rain Lashes Parts Of Delhi, More Showers Predicted For Next 2 Days
Rain lashed several parts of Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) on Saturday evening. Areas including Lajpat Nagar, RK Puram, Lodhi Road, and Mandir Marg witnessed light showers.
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Tamil Nadu Calls For Eco-Friendly Ganesha Idols To Avoid Water Pollution
With Ganesh Chaturthi set to be celebrated on August 27, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has issued a set of guidelines urging devotees to opt for eco-friendly idols and to ensure that immersion activities do not pollute waterbodies.
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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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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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641 Million Litres Of Untreated Sewage Entering Yamuna From Delhi Each Day
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has estimated that 641 million litres of untreated sewage per day enter the Yamuna from the capital, worsening pollution in the key water body.
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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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Immerse Ganesha Idols Upto 6 Feet High In Artificial Tanks: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court on Thursday ordered the immersion of all idols of up to six feet in height in artificial tanks starting from the 10-day Ganesh festival being celebrated from August 27 this year.
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Top Court To Hear End-Of-Life Limit Plea For BS VI Vehicles In NCR On July 28
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on July 28 a plea questioning whether BS VI-compliant vehicles should have an end-of-life period of 15 years for petrol variants and 10 years for diesel variants in the National Capital Region.
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Delhi Records Cleanest July In A Decade, Air Quality At 67
Delhi recorded its cleanest July in ten years on Wednesday, with the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 67, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board. The reading falls in the 'Satisfactory' category.
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Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma Inspects Yamuna On Boat, Collects Water Sample For Testing
Delhi Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma took to the waters of the Yamuna on Saturday morning, conducting a boat survey at Palla, where the river enters Delhi from Haryana.
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"100 Times More Polluting": Study Reveals Industries You Didn't Know Were Harming Your Air
A study led by the University of York has found that sectors like shipping, aviation, and construction face much weaker legal controls on nitrogen oxide emissions compared to home heating or cars.
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Delhi Under 'Yellow Alert', Rain And Thunderstorms Expected
Delhi is under a 'yellow alert' with rain and thunderstorms forecast for Tuesday, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 27 degrees Celsius, 0.9 notch above normal, according to the weather department.
