air pollution

New Delhi, March 16 The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Monday revoked Stage 1 measures in the Delhi-NCR region under the Graded Response Action Plan following a significant improvement in air quality.Due to favorable meteorological conditions, the Delhi air quality index (AQI)...

New Delhi, March 16 Punjab and Haryana have collectively recorded a reduction of more than 90 per cent in the number of fire incidents during the paddy-harvesting season in 2025, compared to the same period in 2022, the government informed Parliament on Monday.The information was shared by...

New Delhi, March 16: Air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) significantly improved after the region experienced a change in weather conditions. Driven by cool winds and clear skies, the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 'improved' levels across most parts of Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad...

New Delhi, March 15 More than 10,000 people participated in a 'Fit India Mission' cycling event in the national capital on Sunday, featuring community engagement programmes in public spaces, according to an official statement.The event, 'Sundays on Cycle', was organized by the Raahgiri...

New Delhi, March 15 The four-decade-old MC Mehta case finally came to a close on March 12 when the Supreme Court dismissed the 1985 Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning air pollution in Delhi and its surrounding areas.The PIL, filed by environmentalist M C Mehta in 1985, led to several...

Shillong, March 14 Authorities in West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya banned the operation of unauthorized brick kilns on Saturday, citing concerns over air pollution and health risks to workers and local residents.The order was issued by District Magistrate Vibhor Aggarwal, who said that...

New Delhi, March 14 – Inviting public ideas to tackle air pollution, Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Saturday won hearts as he showcased his accessibility to the public while interacting with children of his colony at a cafe and took note of their concerns over toxic air.In a message...

New Delhi, March 13 The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reviewed the enforcement actions taken by the government in Delhi-NCR and Punjab, in accordance with its directions aimed at reducing air pollution in the region.The commission's sub-committee held a meeting to examine the...

Pune, March 13 The Pune Municipal Corporation on Friday unveiled an eight-point action plan to tackle rising air pollution and traffic congestion in Maharashtra's second largest city, with a strong focus on improving pedestrian infrastructure, promoting public transport, and encouraging...

New Delhi, March 13 – The Delhi government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) on Friday to launch a pilot study on photocatalytic "smog-eating" surfaces, an official said.Entitled "Comprehensive Study on the Effectiveness of...

Mumbai, March 13 Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde said on Friday that the civic body was paying attention to the problems faced by all Mumbaikars, and not just focusing on individual issues, in reference to the air pollution issue raised by Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone."We are listening to all...

New Delhi, February 13 Delhi experienced a slight decrease in heat on Friday, with the maximum temperature reaching 32.6 degrees Celsius, 3.7 degrees above normal, and the city's air quality improved to the 'moderate' category, with an AQI of 186.This drop in temperature was welcomed, as the...

New Delhi, March 13 The Delhi government and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday to conduct a comprehensive pilot study on "smog-eating" surfaces, officials said.The "Comprehensive Study on the Effectiveness of Photocatalytic...

Ranchi, March 12 The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday took serious note of the increase in air pollution in Dhanbad and directed senior officials, including the district deputy commissioner and the senior superintendent of police, to appear before it in person on April 2.A division bench of...

New Delhi, March 12 – The Supreme Court formally disposed of the four-decade-old environmental case, M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India, on Thursday, directing that issues related to air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR) be addressed through fresh, independent proceedings.A bench...

New Delhi, March 12 The national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 35.8 degrees Celsius on Thursday, 6.9 degrees above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department.The minimum temperature was recorded at 18.2 degrees Celsius, the IMD said, adding that the sky...

New Delhi, March 12 The Supreme Court on Thursday disposed of a 1985 Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning air pollution in Delhi and surrounding areas, and directed the court registry to file a suo moto case on issues of air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR).Several...

Mumbai, March 12 – Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who was last seen in ‘Singham Again’, is questioning the authorities in the Maharashtra administration over their failure to curb air pollution in the country’s entertainment capital.On Thursday, the actress posted on her Instagram...

Ranchi, March 12 – Taking a strong view of the rising air pollution and illegal mining activities in Dhanbad, the Jharkhand High Court on Thursday directed the administration to appear before it during a hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL).A division bench, headed by Chief Justice...

Itanagar, March 12 The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Kolkata bench has taken cognizance of alleged large-scale environmental pollution caused by two ferro alloy industries operating in Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh, following a petition claiming severe air, water, and soil contamination...