pollution

Hyderabad, March 28 Emphasizing the need to clean the Musi River, which is contaminated by industrial pollutants and sewage discharge, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy vowed on Saturday to complete the river rejuvenation project and to build a grand temple, mosque, church, and Sikh...

Ghaziabad (UP), March 24 RLD MLA Madan Bhaiya, who hails from Loni in Ghaziabad district, alleged on Tuesday that unplanned growth, illegal factories, and a poor drainage system are responsible for Loni being ranked as the most polluted city in the world.Activists based in Loni claimed that...

Thane, March 24 The Centre has asked the Maharashtra government to address the concerns raised by climate activists regarding the decline of flamingo habitats as wetlands in Navi Mumbai become toxic.On World Water Day on Sunday, the activists highlighted the deteriorating condition of the DPS...

Shimla, March 23 Hundreds joined a protest in Nalagarh in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh on Monday to demand the immediate closure of a pharmaceutical plant in the area, alleging that many residents were experiencing breathing difficulties due to toxic gases released from it.Prior to...

New Delhi, March 23 The national capital has experienced a gradual rise in daytime temperatures, with the Safdarjung base station recording a maximum temperature of 29.7 degrees Celsius, compared to 29.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday, according to IMD data.Other parts of the national capital also...

New Delhi, March 21 Even as the maximum temperature in Delhi saw a significant increase on Saturday, the national capital remained under the influence of chilly winds, a day after Delhi recorded its coldest March day in six years and the cleanest air day in five months.Safdarjung, a...

New Delhi, March 16 – Delhi breathed a sigh of relief on Monday after 157 days, as the city's air quality improved to 119 in the 'moderate' category, while the city recorded a maximum temperature of 32.2 degrees Celsius.The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 119, the lowest...

New Delhi, March 13 – Delhi experienced its hottest morning of the year on Friday as the minimum temperature settled at 20.4 degrees Celsius, 5.3 degrees above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department.Regarding air quality, the AQI (Air Quality Index) was in the...

New Delhi, March 11 Delhi was the most polluted city during 2024-25, recording the highest annual PM2.5 levels and extended periods of "severe" air quality in winter, while Patna was the second-most polluted city, according to a new analysis by Climate Trends.Climate Trends is a research-based...

New Delhi, March 9 Untreated or partially treated sewage containing detergents is a key reason behind the recurring toxic foam in the Yamuna river, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday.Responding to a question, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary said, The Central...

Islamabad, March 9 – Pakistani authorities on Monday warned that the country's air quality could deteriorate due to pollution originating from Iran following recent US-Israeli attacks on Iranian oil sites.The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said in a statement that the western parts...

New Delhi, March 9 Delhi experienced a warm morning on Monday, with the minimum temperature settling at 19 degrees Celsius, five degrees above the season's normal.Palam recorded a minimum of 18.8 degrees Celsius, while Lodi Road recorded 18.2 degrees Celsius, over 5 degrees above normal.The...

According to the Maharashtra Economic Survey 2025-26, the ecological outlook of Maharashtra presents a mixed picture, with gains in tree cover and wildlife conservation, contrasting with signs of degradation in core forest ecosystems and worsening pollution in major rivers.The survey was...

New Delhi/Noida, March 6 – The strong winds that have been blowing for several days have had a positive impact on air quality in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). In most areas of Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached the moderate category, i.e., the Yellow...

Itanagar, March 5 A fact-finding committee of the Congress' Arunachal unit on Thursday alleged serious environmental, procedural, and labor welfare violations at a ferro-silicon factory in East Siang district following a site inspection and discussions with protesting villagers.At a press...

Mumbai, February 27 – The suspension of the Secretary of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has triggered a political storm in the state, drawing attention to the power dynamics within the ruling alliance.The MPCB is headed by...

New Delhi, February 27 Friday morning in the national capital was pleasant, with the minimum temperature settling at 13.1 degrees Celsius, 0.6 degrees above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).The IMD said that the sky is expected to remain clear...

Mumbai, February 24 – Actress Saiyami Kher is demanding accountability from the authorities responsible for maintaining clean air in Mumbai.On Tuesday, the actress posted a picture of herself wearing a mask on Instagram, along with a lengthy caption. She wrote, "I started running a decade ago...

New Delhi, February 23 Trinamool Congress leader Sagarika Ghose criticized Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday over her remarks on the law and order situation in West Bengal, saying Gupta should focus on Delhi instead, citing the recent blast and other crime incidents in the capital...

New Delhi, February 19 The air quality in the national capital deteriorated to the 'poor' category on Thursday evening, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 208, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).The AQI stood at 164 in the 'satisfactory' category on...