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.
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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.
Air Travel Rules: Your Guide to Passenger Rights & Compensation
Know your rights as an air traveller in India. The Ministry of Civil Aviation's charter details compensation for flight delays, cancellations, baggage loss, and medical emergencies. Stay informed!
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.
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.
MP Calls for Clear Display of Air Passenger Rights at Airports
Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma raised the issue of air passenger rights in Parliament, calling for visible displays of entitlements at airports to aid flyers during disruptions. Learn about the proposed action plan.
Pune Residents Set Civic Poll Agenda with Citizen Charters
Pune residents are organizing Nagrik Sabhas and drafting manifestos to force candidates to focus on local issues like water, roads, and infrastructure in the upcoming civic elections. Read how citizen power is reshaping the political discourse.
IndiGo Cancellations Trigger Surge in Private Jet Charters
Massive flight cancellations by IndiGo have led to a sudden, unprecedented demand for charter jets, especially for weddings and stranded travelers. Discover the costs and chaos.
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.
Goa's Severe Air Pollution Puts Children's Health at Risk
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 Launches Anti-Dust Campaign, Allocates Funds
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 Govt Starts City-Wide Cleanliness Drive
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 Orders DMRC for Strict Dust Control at Construction Sites
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.
Blue Origin's AI Turns Moon Dust into Power Source
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin unveils an AI-designed lunar device that converts moon dust into energy, solving the critical power challenge of the two-week lunar night. Discover how this innovation works.
NASA Rover Confirms Electric Sparks in Martian Dust Devils
NASA's Perseverance rover has recorded 55 electric spark events on Mars, confirming a long-held scientific theory. This discovery could reshape our understanding of the Red Planet's atmosphere and climate. Read the full details here.
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