pollution control

Pune, April 11 – Maharashtra Environment Minister Pankaja Munde directed the administration on Saturday to ensure that river beautification projects prioritize ecological balance and complete pollution control.The Minister issued these directives during a review meeting concerning the...

Mumbai, April 10 – In a serious effort to curb rising air pollution levels across the state, the Maharashtra government has implemented a crucial amendment to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act. Under the Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Tax (Amendment) Bill 2026, passed during the Assembly session, the...

New Delhi, April 8 Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu said on Wednesday that the Yamuna floodplain from Palla to Kalindi Kunj will be developed as eco-friendly spaces, similar to the Vasudev Ghat area.LG Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited Vasudev ghat and nearby areas along the...

New Delhi, April 5 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has allocated ₹22,236 crore, or approximately 21.44% of the 2026–27 budget, for improving air quality and for green initiatives, including cleaning the Yamuna River, to secure a pollution-free future for the next generation, an official said...

New Delhi, April 4 The Delhi government will deploy two weed harvesting machines at the Najafgarh Drain—one of the biggest contributors of pollutants to the Yamuna—as announced by Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Saturday.According to officials, by targeting the problem at its source...

New Delhi, April 3 – The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which operates the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Delhi and Meerut, unveiled the corridor's largest EV charging hub at the Anand Vihar station on Friday.This move, aimed at promoting clean, green transportation in...

New Delhi, April 3 Around 33 prototypes selected under the Delhi government's "innovation challenge" to find solutions for air pollution are set to enter the second phase for testing, according to officials familiar with the matter.These include solar-powered pole-mounted dust traps...

New Delhi, April 3 – The National Green Tribunal has granted time to authorities and a private school in central Delhi to file their responses in a suo motu case concerning a ban on metal water bottles and the alleged health risks associated with plastic usage among students.A bench headed by...

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary informed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that 527 stone crusher units are currently operating in Jammu and Kashmir, adhering to legal regulations.Responding to a Calling Attention Notice moved by MLA Balwant Singh Mankotia, the Deputy Chief...

Itanagar, April 1 A public hearing for the proposed 680-MW Athunli hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley district was held on Wednesday, a key step towards securing environmental clearance, officials said.The hearing, organized by the Arunachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board...

New Delhi, March 30 Construction work on the remaining seven buildings of the Common Central Secretariat (CCS) will be completed by April 2028, while one of them is to be built by September of this year, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday.The government plans to construct a total of ten...

Kishangarh (Rajasthan), March 29 Endless white plains under the sun, no pine trees, and no air pollution, yet the scenery looks like a winter postcard. Many mistake it for Bolivia's Salt Flats, snow-covered Gulmarg, or even scenic Switzerland.This picturesque location, which has become a...

Gurugram, March 27 To expedite ongoing work in Gurugram aimed at making the Yamuna clean and pollution-free, the Haryana State Pollution Control Board held a review meeting at Vikas Sadan on Friday.During the meeting, chaired by member secretary Yogesh Kumar, the action plan prepared for...

New Delhi, March 27 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Lt Governor T.S. Sandhu discussed various issues related to the national capital, including development and security, an official said.During the meeting, Sandhu is believed to have briefed Home Minister Shah on the measures being...

Gandhinagar/Bharuch, March 25: The Bharuch district in Gujarat has further strengthened its position as a leading center for the chemical and petrochemical industry in the country, with approximately 1,394 industrial units operating across the region.According to state officials, more than 45...

New Delhi, March 24 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Tuesday that the government plans to establish a new think tank—the Delhi Institutional Think Tank (DITI)—along the lines of NITI Aayog, and new policies on semiconductors and drones will be introduced to position the city as a...

New Delhi, March 24 The Delhi government announced its budget for 2026-27 on Tuesday, earmarking ₹11,412 for local bodies as part of its push towards a "developed and green Delhi," Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said in her budget speech.In her speech, Gupta stated that the Delhi government has...

New Delhi, March 24 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described the 2026-27 budget as a "green budget" on Tuesday, highlighting the government's focus on sustainable development and a cleaner environment, with 21% of the budget allocated to the initiative.According to the budget, 21.44% of the...

New Delhi, March 20 In an effort to strengthen the EV infrastructure, the Delhi government is likely to urge vehicle manufacturers to set up charging stations under its new EV policy, a senior government official said on Friday.With the existing electric vehicle (EV) policy set to lapse by...

Lucknow, March 20 Taking a serious view of the increasing noise pollution caused by modified silencers and illegal horns, the Allahabad High Court on Friday summoned the Director General of Police (DGP) and Transport Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh to appear before it via video-conference on April...