Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …
“Within meteorology, there are factors such as wind speed, wind direction, temperature and moisture that can bring variations within air quality parameters. Then there is, of course, the amount of emissions that will ascertain air quality," said a DPCC scientist. Between May 2015 and October 2017, Delhi saw only two …
Data from environment dept show DDA has issued only three challans till Sept 30 As Delhiites choke on thick smog and poor air quality, government agencies and municipal corporations are yet to ramp up action against dust pollution and burning of waste, shows data from the Delhi Environment and Forest …
“The environment department is reviewing the implementation of the NGT directions of August 10, 2017,” said a government statement. The Delhi government on Sunday said that approximately 30,000 kg of plastic carry bags of less than 50 microns have been seized so far by concerned agencies in the capital. This …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) to ensure that restaurants within its jurisdiction do not discharge waste in an unregulated manner resulting in choking of drains. A Bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar directed SDMC and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee …
The usual chemical froth layer on the water of the Yamuna, there is now all kinds of biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste lying on the ghats As the festival season came to an end on Friday with Chhath Puja, DNA visited the Kalindi Kunj Yamuna ghat to see the level of …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pankaj Sharma Vs. MoEF & Others dated 26/10/2017 regarding restaurants in South Delhi running without obtaining environment clearance. Counsel appearing for Delhi Pollution Control Committee and the Corporation submit that they would ensure that no restaurants are permitted to carry …
Bracing for spike in air pollution in the national Capital in winter, the Aam Aadmi Party Government on Monday urged the Centre to provide helicopters/aircraft for aerial sprinkling of water across Delhi to settle pollutants. Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain has written a letter to Union Environment Minister Dr Harsh …
The Delhi government on Monday wrote to the Centre requesting it to sprinkle water from choppers or any other aircraft to settle the dust that spikes air pollution. In a letter to Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan, the government said it is ready to bear the expenses that would entail …
As per a 2015 IIT-Kanpur study on air pollution, road dust (32%) is the largest contributor to air pollution, followed by vehicular pollution (20%). Environment minister Imran Hussain wrote to Union environment minister Harsh Vardhan requesting the use of “helicopter” or “aircraft” for “aerial sprinkling of water” in Delhi to …
NEW DELHI: In a move that will impact marketplaces, housing societies and the upcoming wedding season, diesel generator sets were banned in the capital from Tuesday as the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to improve Delhi's air quality during the high-pollution winter months kicked in. The ban was among a …
The National Green Tribunal today directed inspection of industries in northwest Delhi and closure of illegal units that were causing air pollution. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar ordered the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Commissioner Of Industries and North Delhi Municipal Corporation to conduct the inspection …
Scientists warn air quality will "worsen" in coming days A week before Diwali, the air quality of the Capital on Thursday stood at 268 mg per cubic metre — categorised as "poor" — for the third consecutive day. What is further alarming is that scientists warn of the air quality …
NEW DELHI: Three new air quality monitoring stations are likely to go live in Delhi on Thursday. With 17 others to follow by October 15, the readings of the capital air quality could undergo a comprehensive change. Till date, there were 23 stations assessing pollution, but the Delhi Pollution Control …
NEW DELHI: Delhi environment minister Imran Hussain has directed the environment department and Delhi Pollution Control Committee to complete the installation of 20 new air quality monitoring stations ahead of Diwali to efficiently measure winter air quality. The directions came in a meeting with senior DPCC and environment department officials …
20 new ambient air quality monitoring stations likely to start functioning by October-end Delhi will be heading into winter 2017 better equipped than ever before when it comes to air pollution data, with 20 new ambient air quality monitoring stations likely to start functioning by the end of October. After …
The air quality of Delhi has till now been “relatively better” as compared to last year, the government today said in a statement a day after the Supreme Court-appointed EPCA pulled up the NCR states for not making enough efforts to prevent a possible spike in pollution during the upcoming …
Delhi govt, pollution panel told to take appropriate action in case of violation The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Delhi government to inspect mosques in east Delhi and check whether the noise levels generated by loudspeakers during azaan (call to worship) exceeded permissible limits. A Bench headed by …
The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday directed the Delhi government and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to ensure that religious places in East Delhi strictly adhere to the guidelines on noise pollution. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar asked the DPCC to take appropriate action against …
More than 20,000 kilograms of plastic carry bags (less than 50 microns) have been seized by various agencies across Delhi as a part of the ongoing operations to effectively implement the plastic ban in the national capital. In a meeting convened by Environment Minister Imran Hussain on Tuesday, with senior …
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to reconsider its entire fee structure for granting consent to operate industrial plants including hotels and restaurants. The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to reconsider its entire fee structure for granting consent …
