Delhi Air Quality May Worsen, Control Measures Urged
Delhi's pollution control measures must continue as a Western Disturbance may worsen air quality. BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa urges sustained action to protect public health.
Delhi's pollution control measures must continue as a Western Disturbance may worsen air quality. BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa urges sustained action to protect public health.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Delhi's air quality remains in the 'Very Poor' category. The CAQM has enforced Stage III of GRAP, banning non-essential construction and BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel vehicles. Details inside.
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?
Gurgaon sees minimal pollution curbs despite NCR crisis. Experts question data reliability and call for proactive action. Read the full analysis here.
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.
Delhi government announces Rs 10,000 financial aid for workers impacted by anti-pollution measures. Mandatory work-from-home for 50% staff in all institutions from Thursday. Read the full details.
Wind speeds up to 20 kmph brought relief to Noida and Ghaziabad, improving AQI from 'severe' to 'very poor'. Officials enforce GRAP measures, urging hybrid work and banning large events. Read the full report.
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.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal warns of strict action against govt depts for lapses in pollution control measures. Review meeting held as air quality dips.