Polluted Air Increases Depression Risk in Older Adults: Study
A massive US study of 24 million seniors finds sulfate, carbon & dust in polluted air raise depression risk. Urgent calls for targeted pollution control to protect mental health.
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Gurgaon Air Quality: Only 4 of 125 Roads Dust-Free, Says CAQM
A CAQM inspection in Gurgaon found severe road dust and waste management failures by MCG, with only 4 out of 125 roads dust-free. Learn about the health risks and mandated actions.
CAQM finds high dust, waste dumping on 34 Gurgaon roads
CAQM's 'Operation Clean Air' found severe dust, waste dumping, and open burning on MCG-maintained roads in Gurgaon. The pollution watchdog has issued key recommendations for remediation.
NGT reprimands Noida Authority for daily pollution norm violations
The National Green Tribunal has pulled up Noida Authority for repeated pollution violations during construction. It noted a massive gap between imposed and recovered penalties. Read the full story.
NGT Directs UPPCB to Monitor Noida Authority Pollution
National Green Tribunal directs UPPCB to monitor Noida Authority for environmental violations, including dust pollution from damaged roads. Next hearing set for March 13, 2026.
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.
Gurgaon's Dust Pollution Soars Despite Govt 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.
Gurgaon's Dust Haze: Unchecked Construction Chokes 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 fines Rs 14.10 lakh for GRAP violations
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 fines Rs 14.10 lakh on 274 GRAP violators
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.
UP Girl's Innovation Wins PM Bal Puraskar
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.
UP Teen's Dust-Free Thresher Wins PM Bal Puraskar
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 MC Takes Action to Control Air Pollution
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 project stalls, angers residents
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's 2-Year, Rs 2000 Cr Plan to Fix Delhi's Internal Roads
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 Launches Action Cell to Fight Dust Pollution
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.
Madurai sees surge in wheezing cases due to dust, poor air quality
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's ₹5 Lakh Fine for Road-Cutting Dust Violations
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.
Gurgaon Pollution: Rs 2.8 Crore Fine on Violators
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 inspects Baner site post NGT order on pollution control
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's Rs 2,045 Crore Plan to Tackle Air Pollution
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.
Gurgaon's Rs 2,045 Cr Plan to Fight Air Pollution
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?
Nagpur Air Quality: Night PM2.5 Spikes Raise Alarm
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 weather alert: Rain, dust, winds forecast
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 Grapples with RMC Pollution
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.
Advanced Windows for Quieter, Cleaner Urban Homes in India
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.
Rohini AQI at 500 for 19 Hours, Then Data Missing
Rohini's AQI maxed out at 500 for over 19 hours. Data then went 'insufficient'. Experts say pollution likely worse. Wazirpur also hits 500. Delhi air remains hazardous.
Rohini AQI Maxed Out, Data Unavailable Amid Severe Smog
Delhi's Rohini area recorded hazardous AQI of 500 for over 19 hours. Data later went 'unavailable' as experts warn real levels could be higher. Wazirpur also hits severe mark.
Mining Areas Show High Lung Damage in Residents, Miners
New data reveals severe lung impairment & heavy-metal exposure in communities near India's mines. Experts warn of insufficient environmental safeguards. Read more.
NGT stops Baner construction for dust, noise pollution violations
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.
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