Bombay HC Orders BMC Daily Surprise Checks for Pollution
Bombay High Court criticizes BMC's failure to curb Mumbai's air pollution, mandates daily surprise inspections at construction sites from Dec 29. Details on new directives.
Bombay High Court criticizes BMC's failure to curb Mumbai's air pollution, mandates daily surprise inspections at construction sites from Dec 29. Details on new directives.
Gurgaon's roads remain dust bowls as authorities fail to act on Union Minister's order. Key areas like MG Road, Sector 29 see no improvement. Read how pollution chokes the city.
A TOI survey reveals Gurgaon's air quality crisis as exposed soil and construction dust blanket MG Road, Sector 29, and other areas. Read how the city is failing pollution control directives.
Gurgaon MCG imposes Rs 14.10 lakh fines on 274 violators under GRAP Stage IV. Actions target garbage burning, construction breaches, and dust control to combat very poor air quality.
Gurugram's civic body imposed heavy fines for pollution violations under GRAP-4. 274 violators penalized Rs 14.10 lakh, while traffic police issued 1081 challans. Details inside.
Kerala Forest Dept. proposes mandatory training for new LSGI members on human-wildlife conflict. Learn about the mitigation strategies and government measures planned.
17-year-old Pooja Pal from Barabanki village creates a dust-free wheat thresher, earning the PM's Bal Puraskar. Her journey from a hut to national recognition inspires millions.
Pooja Pal, a 17-year-old from Barabanki, wins the PM Bal Puraskar for her innovative dust-free wheat thresher. Discover her inspiring journey from a thatched hut to national recognition.
Manesar Municipal Commissioner directs officials to implement urgent measures to combat pollution. Key steps include water sprinkling, waste management, and strict enforcement of construction norms.
Bhopal's Awadhpuri road construction project, meant to improve connectivity, has become a civic nightmare. Delayed work causes severe dust pollution, health hazards, and accident risks. Residents escalate complaints to CM helpline.
MCD submits a phased plan to redevelop 1503 km of Delhi's narrow roads by 2027 to curb dust pollution. Execution hinges on state fund approval. Details inside.
Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta announces a Dust Action Cell and weekly joint inspections to tackle severe dust pollution in North West Delhi. The move follows an Indian Express report highlighting ongoing issues.
A high-speed train in Assam killed 7 elephants, raising the total fatalities to 94 since 2019. Despite AI sensors & underpasses, railway safety in forest corridors remains a critical challenge. Read more.
Madurai faces a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses this winter. Doctors blame dust from roads & construction, with AQI above 100. Learn causes, resident struggles, and expert advice.
Delhi govt introduces strict SOP for road-cutting to control dust pollution. Mandatory dust barriers, water sprinkling & penalties up to ₹5 lakh for violations. Read the full guidelines.
Haryana Pollution Board fines violators Rs 2.8 crore in Gurgaon & Nuh for flouting dust, genset, and industrial norms. Major construction projects shut. Read the full report.
MPCB officials visited a Baner construction site to evaluate dust & noise control measures as per NGT's Dec 8 directive. Monitoring stations installed for 24-hour assessment.
Gurgaon launches a massive action plan against air pollution, featuring road revamps, new monitoring systems, and strict dust control. Discover how the city aims to clean its air.
MCG submits a detailed plan to Union govt targeting dust, vehicular pollution & waste. Includes 722km road revamp, 800 new buses & EV charging points by 2026-28. Will it bring real relief?
Andhra Pradesh partners with EESL for a pioneering air source heat pump project in Araku from Jan 2026, aiming for 70% energy savings and 300-tonne CO2 reduction annually. Explore this green tourism milestone.
Nagpur's air quality shows marginal improvement but dangerous nighttime PM2.5 spikes persist. Experts cite construction, local burning & seasonal factors. Citizens urged to take precautions.
UAE faces cloudy skies, rain, and gusty winds from Dec 17-19. Yellow alerts issued for dust. Temperatures dip. Stay updated with NCM warnings.
Nagpur's Hingna industrial estate faces severe air, water, and noise pollution from RMC plants, threatening worker health and productivity. Industry body demands urgent government action. Read the full report.
Urban Indian residents are turning to advanced window glazing and sealing tech to block noise, dust, and heat. Expert Dinesh Chandra Pandey explains the benefits of IGUs, laminated, and acoustic glass for modern city living.
New data reveals severe lung impairment & heavy-metal exposure in communities near India's mines. Experts warn of insufficient environmental safeguards. Read more.
NGT's Pune bench halts a Baner residential project after MPCB finds dust, noise, and waste norm violations. Builder ordered to implement measures. Final hearing in 2026.
Paediatricians in Goa raise alarm as severe air pollution from construction in Panaji and Porvorim triggers asthma and chronic respiratory issues in children, with long-term health consequences.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta personally cleaned Ring Road, announcing intensified measures & Rs 10 crore per MLA for dust-resistant roads to combat pollution. Read about the govt's action plan.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta kicks off a major city-wide cleanliness drive, focusing on waste management and dust control to improve air quality and public health. Read more.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta directs DMRC to enforce strict dust-control measures at all construction sites, warning against pollution negligence. She will personally inspect sites.