The Union Health Ministry directs Kerala to accelerate its Public Health Management Cadre implementation on a mission mode, citing national mandate and pandemic lessons. A 12-week action plan is mandated.
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.
Panic in Jaipur's Malviya Nagar as an under-construction 5-storey hotel tilts dangerously. Cracks appear after illegal basement digging. Authorities evacuate area. Read the full report.
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.
A year after its inauguration, Ludhiana's Model Urban Primary Health Centre in Haibowal faces severe underutilization due to a critical staff shortage, impacting public healthcare access.
Families of four unregistered construction workers who died in the Jewar building collapse received Rs 1.3 lakh each. Officials state registered workers would have been eligible for Rs 5 lakh. Read the full report.
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.
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'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.
Goa ministers demand action from contractor over severe dust pollution from Porvorim elevated corridor. Air quality in Panaji now equals smoking 3.2 cigarettes daily. Read about the health crisis and official response.
Ahmedabad's air quality remains hazardous as Opposition Leader Shehzad Khan Pathan accuses AMC of negligence in dust control across major civic projects. Read the full report.
Doctors in Goa report a sharp rise in asthma and allergy cases due to severe dust pollution in Panaji and Porvorim. Experts urge N95 mask use and immediate preventive action to curb health risks.
A severe sand shortage in Jharkhand has halted construction of Daltonganj's 500-bed Medinirai Medical College. The project, delayed since 2019, now misses its 2025 deadline, impacting healthcare services.
Delhi's Municipal Corporation approves urgent measures to tackle pollution, focusing on road repairs to curb dust. Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh mandates immediate implementation. Read for details.
CEPT University partners with Tvasta to establish a cutting-edge 3D concrete printing workshop in Ahmedabad, aiming to revolutionize India's construction industry through research and innovation. Discover the future of building.
Mumbai's AQI crosses 326, entering severe range. Bombay High Court forms panel for construction site audit. Experts warn of health risks and demand action. #AirPollution #MumbaiAQI
Delhi's sole dedicated pollution clinic at RML Hospital reports a surge in mental health, skin, and cardiac issues linked to toxic air. Doctors warn of a silent public health emergency.
Panaji's air pollution is now 18 times above WHO safe limits, causing severe health issues. Residents face respiratory crises as construction dust chokes Goa. Read more.
Varanasi achieves 71% score, ranking 3rd in Uttar Pradesh's health dashboard for October. CMO highlights performance on 16 key health indicators. Discover the top-performing blocks.
Mumbai's BMC issues notices to bullet train & coastal road projects for flouting dust rules. Only 38% of city's sites have mandatory AQI sensors installed. Details inside.
Madhya Pradesh Construction Workers Board launches dedicated social media platforms on Facebook and WhatsApp to provide easy access to welfare scheme updates and services for over 1.5 million registered workers.
37-year-old labourer Udayraj died after falling from second floor of under-construction building in Vikhroli. Contractor Ganesh Danawale booked for negligence. Read full details.
The AI investment boom is creating massive demand for data center construction workers, with salaries reaching $200,000+ and unprecedented job security in the skilled trades sector.
Administrative neglect in Hisar's Adampur causes asthma surge as incomplete road and sewer projects create dust pollution, forcing residents to relocate. MLA demands immediate action.
NASA's Perseverance rover records first evidence of electrical discharges during Martian dust storms. Scientists confirm tiny sparks that could impact future missions.
India's real estate market faces a severe construction slowdown as completed projects drop from 75% to 57% since 2017. Experts warn of growing gap between launches and actual building activity across top cities.
MCD deploys 14 new mechanical road sweepers in Delhi under NCAP to combat dust pollution. Fleet to expand to 70, targeting major roads and pollution hotspots for cleaner air.