pollution
- India
Pollution now a national health emergency, govt must act: Rahul
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday, February 1 said pollution is no longer just an environmental issue but a national health emergency, and asserted that Parliament must discuss it as…
- Telangana
Telangana plans air-quality portal, special teams for complaints in GHMC
Hyderabad: The Telangana government will soon launch a publicly accessible air quality dashboard and pilot special response teams to address pollution complaints in two Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) zones, Deputy Chief Minister…
- Bangalore
Traffic, pollution push Bengaluru man move to smaller city
Bengaluru: When a person is born and raised in Bengaluru, they do not usually think of moving away, as the city offers a vibrant, happening life almost every day. A 41-year-old businessman,…
- India
Printing presses of Punjab Kesari newspaper shall continue to function: SC
New Delhi: In a reprieve to the Punjab Kesari newspaper group, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that printing presses of the vernacular daily shall continue to function uninterruptedly notwithstanding the Punjab…
- Photos
Delhi Assembly Winter Session begins amid pollution row and CAG reports showdown
New Delhi: The winter session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly began on Monday, setting the stage for high-stakes debates on a range of pressing issues, including air pollution, environmental concerns, and also…
- Hyderabad
Revanth Reddy plans to make Greater Hyderabad pollution-free
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday directed officials to prepare an action plan to develop Greater Hyderabad as a pollution-free city. At a review with senior officials of Municipal…
- Delhi
Delhi govt considering revival of shared taxi rides to curb pollution
New Delhi: To curb air pollution, the Delhi government is considering reviving shared rides provided by ride-hailing services that were discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials said on Friday. The government is…
- Delhi
Delhi chokes: AQI hits severe 410 amidst dense smog
New Delhi: Air pollution levels in the national capital deteriorated sharply on Sunday, edging dangerously close to the “severe” category as dense smog, plunging temperatures, and thick fog blanketed large swathes of…
- Telangana
Telangana pollution board shuts down 4 industries for environmental violations
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) has ordered the closure of four industries after they were found to be flouting pollution rules. These industries – Vengamemba Mining Company in Nalgonda,…
- Delhi
Manipur water-law debate turns political slugfest over President’s rule
New Delhi: The discussion on the implementation of the Water Pollution Act in Manipur, which is under the President’s Rule, turned into a political slugfest as several opposition members targeted the ruling…
- India
Delhi’s air quality deteriorates again, AQI at 331
New Delhi: After offering only a brief respite, Delhi’s air quality deteriorated once again on Tuesday, slipping back into the ‘very poor’ category following two days in the ‘poor’ range. As of…
- India
India among top 10 nations with largest forest carbon sinks: Report
New Delhi: India ranked among the world’s top ten countries with the largest forest carbon sinks, absorbing about 150 million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year between 2021 and 2025, according to…
- India
SC permits sale, bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR on Diwali
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali. Allowing the joint request of the Centre and Delhi government, a bench comprising…
- Telangana
Will burn down pharma plant releasing pollutants: Telangana Congress MLA
Hyderabad: Ruling Congress MLA from Jadcherla in Telangana J Anirudh Reddy has said that he would burn down on September 28 a pharma unit in his Assembly constituency which is allegedly releasing…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar records higher pollution after Ganesh immersion
Hyderabad: Hussain Sagar lake’s water quality fell during Ganesh idol immersions this year, states a recent Pollution Control Board (PCB) report. Turbidity or cloudiness in the lake rose steeply while dissolved oxygen…
