Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "Telangana: Deepening pollution crisis in Godawari threatens lives livelihoods appearing in the Telangana Today dated 13.05.2025" dated 29/05/2025. The application was registered suo-motu on the basis of the news item titled Telangana: Deepening pollution crisis in Godawari …
With the number of reported swine flu cases in the city crossing the 2,000 mark, schools and universities in the capital have finally sounded the alert on the H1N1 virus. The Directorate of Education (DoE) has directed all schools to display public notices about the flu on noticeboards and speak …
With eight more deaths reported on Wednesday, Swine flu has claimed 239 lives since January 1 in Gujarat, making it the state with the highest number of H1N1 deaths in the country, with Rajasthan at second highest at 238 deaths in the same period. Also, 242 new cases were reported …
99.5% of Indians breathe air with pollutants way above safety levels TMounting evidence that India's poor air quality is cutting short lives is increasing pressure on the government to speed up corrective measures. The latest pointer to the magnitude of the problem is a study by environmental economists from University …
Thirteen more people tested positive for swine flu at the screening centre of the Sher-e- Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, today taking the cases of H1N1 positive patients in Kashmir to 84. Dr Pervez Koul, Head, Department of Medicines, SKIMS, confirmed that 13 new patients who tested positive …
On the new government’s first day at work, Greenpeace India, an environmental NGO, released findings of its air quality monitoring survey that highlighted how poor the air is inside five prominent schools in the capital. In its statement, Greenpeace campaigners said dealing with poor air quality should be an immediate …
Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)-associated particulate matter (PM) has to be seen as an independent health hazard and needs to be discussed separately from the already well-known toxic and carcinogenic compounds contained in cigarette smoke. We believe that brandspecific amounts of PM are of public interest and should be investigated. Original …
Terming as “unacceptable“ that majority of kids in the Delhi were suffering from respiratory problems owing to poor ambient air quality , Delhi high court on Wednesday said it intends to take up the issue of air pollution if the Supreme Court is not already dealing with it. “Look at …
With a million new cases being reported every year, cancer seems to be tightening its grip in India. Experts have suggested that the rate of people suffering from the disease is increasing every year, owing to soaring pollution and fast changing lifestyle. But, the disease, which has no proven cause, …
At an EPA hearing, witnesses say the ozone standard needs to be tightened, despite businesses' opposition It is time to strengthen the nation's smog limits to improve the health of millions of people who suffer the ill effects of air pollution, dozens of environmentalists, doctors, asthmatic children and religious leaders …
- Ambient air quality survey in prime city pockets exposes gross environment unconcern Beneath its classy countenance, steel city Jamshedpur is not breathing easy. A recent survey conducted by the regional office of Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB) has indicated marginal - but by no means negligible - depreciation …
Instances of chronic respiratory illnesses such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder) are on the rise in key AP cities, exacerbated mainly by air pollution and aided by cold weather, early morning smog and the habit of smoking. Medical experts point out that COPD cases are no longer just restricted …
Sending alarm bells ringing for India, a rare respiratory virus called enterovirus D68 (EV-D68), one of non-polio enteroviruses may be emerging among children where the polio viruses are no longer circulating, the Lancet has revealed. Experts say that 12 children, treated for muscle weakness or paralysis, from Colorado in the …
In 2012, pollution – in the form of contaminated soil, water, and both indoor and outdoor air – was responsible for 8.4 million deaths in developing countries, finds Pollution: The Silent Killer of Millions in Poor Countries. That’s almost three times more deaths than those caused by malaria, HIV/AIDS and …
The lack of coordination between the Pollution Control Board (PCB) and traffic police has led to delay in action against highly polluting vehicles in the city. Air pollution continues to remain as the biggest cause of respiratory diseases among city residents. Vehicles have to comply with the emission norms set …
It’s the season of festivities and holidays, but for those with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Bhogi can be somewhat of a challenge. On Wednesday, several parts of the city witnessed high levels of pollution due to the burning of waste as part of Bhogi celebrations. Over the …
The persistent chill has led to the highest-ever pollution levels being registered by the System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) scientists. While the air quality generally deteriorates in winter, particulate matter pollution reached alarming levels in December-January. This year, Pune witnessed the most polluted winter with air quality, …
A committee formed to review the four swine flu deaths in Delhi and identify the reasons for the “sudden surge” in cases this year has found that two of the victims were also diagnosed with other strains of influenza besides H1N1 virus. The five-member committee will now meet microbiologists to …
Court favours Novartis, but allows Cipla to sell the remaining stock The high court had issued an injunction order in favour of global drug-giant Novartis, asking Cipla to stop selling the cheaper version of respiratory drug Onbrez. However, Cipla can sell the remaining stock, the court has ruled. Cipla, in …
A study being conducted at Guru Nanak Dev University pointed to the rising level of uranium in the city’s groundwater table. According to Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) of India, the permissible limit is 60 microgram per litre whereas the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and World Health Organisation (WHO) recommend …
WASHINGTON -– American medical professionals specializing in respiratory conditions and critical care are concerned about what climate change may mean for patient health, a new survey finds. A survey of members of the American Thoracic Society, which represents 15,000 physicians and other medical professionals who work in the fields of …
