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 …
NEW DELHI: Delhi's air quality plunged into the "severe" category on Wednesday as dusty conditions continued for a second straight day, trapping the city under a blanket of heat and particulate matter. PM 10 levels shot up to over eight times the safe standard, levels last seen this winter. Track …
NEW DELHI: Delhi and its neighbouring cities -- Faridabad and Gurgaon -- have witnessed "substantial ozone build-up" from February to May, a green body claimed on Thursday, cautioning that it was early signs of a "dangerous trend". The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said it has analysed real-time air …
The latest Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) analysis shows the National Capital Region has witnessed a substantial ozone build-up this summer. The finding, which is based on ozone data collected from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, the Central Pollution Control Board and the India Meteorological Department between February to …
In a bid to overcome factors like fossil fuels contributing pollution in capital, Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain on Saturday reviewed the State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC). The broad focus of action plan in Delhi is on promoting low-carbon energy sources and technologies, promoting energy conservation and efficiency …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday imposed a fine of ₹2 lakh on the Railways for not filing a report on the gas leak that took place near Tughlakabad container depot in May last year. A Bench headed by NGT Acting Chairperson Jawad Rahim pulled up authorities for not …
NEW DELHI: Not just extreme heat, air pollution levels are also peaking in many parts of the city. Even ozone (O3) levels are beginning to cross the safe standard — PM2.5 concentrations are already nearly twice the safe limit at most locations. While the winter smog is visible to the …
Wheat is harvested in this belt during the last week of April. The stalks left behind after harvesting are then set on fire by farmers to prepare for the next crop, adding to air pollution in the entire region from Punjab to Uttar Pradesh. Fields in Haryana and Punjab are …
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has asked the Public Works Department (PWD) to prepare a database of construction and demolition waste generated from its sites and submit an annual report on the same. In a directive issued earlier this month, the pollution controlling panel has also asked the PWD …
Directs four States to submit data within two weeks The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday directed Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan to submit data on the ambient air quality within two weeks. A Bench headed by NGT acting chairperson Jawad Rahim directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) …
According to the IIT-Kanpur pollution apportionment study of 2015, the plant contributes to around 11% of PM 2.5 in the capital’s air. Blamed for contributing to 11% of PM 2.5 levels in Delhi’s air, the Badarpur thermal power plant is expected to shut permanently by the end of this month …
Penalty of ₹2 lakh imposed on State government The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday rapped the Delhi government for not filing an action plan pertaining to pollution as a result of crop burning in Delhi-NCR and imposed a fine of ₹2 lakh on the State government. Affidavit declined Coming …
NEW DELHI: Giving legal sanctity to its plan to tackle air pollution in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), the Centre has finally notified a comprehensive action plan (CAP) and asked governments in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan and their agencies to ensure “strict implementation” and time-lines. Though …
The National Green Tribunal has rapped the Delhi government for not taking action against steel pickling units in residential areas as they fall under the prohibited list of industrial activity according to the Delhi Master Plan (DMP), 2021. A bench headed by Justice Jawad Rahim said the submission of the …
The NGT had earlier directed the Delhi and Haryana governments to hold a meeting to resolve the issue of high ammonia content in the water being provided to the national capital The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi and Haryana governments to identify and address the sources of pollution …
Order of the National Green Tribunl in the matter of Manoj Mishra Vs. Union of India & Others dated 22/02/2018 regarding high level of ammonia in the water which is reaching the water reservoir of Delhi Jal Board. NGT directs the State of Haryana and NCT of Delhi to ensure …
Nearly 2,000 ‘challans’ issued, says environment ministry The Environment Ministry on Monday said that the Clean Air Campaign in Delhi had shown a “qualitative” impact on air quality in the first week and that nearly 2,000 ‘challans’, amounting to over ₹50 crore, were issued for pollution-related violations. This campaign was …
The joint clean air campaign of the Union Environment Ministry and the Delhi government has seen 4,347 violations, and 1,892 instances of slapping of penalties, leading to collection of Rs 54 crore over the past week, officials said on Monday. The "Clean Air for Delhi" campaign was launched jointly by …
The government finally launched the anti-smog gun campaign to beat air pollution in the national Capital on Monday. The gun, which was inaugurated by Environment Minister Imran Hussain, will be used to spray all the city roads under the Public Works Department (PWD). The cannon has been launched as part …
NEW DELHI: Even when the winter sky appears blue, parts of Delhi now have smog-like air quality. If you live in an industrial or peripheral area like Jahangirpuri or Anand Vihar, you are breathing heavily polluted air every day. Last year, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) added many new air …
The North Delhi Municipal Corporation under which the firecracker factory in Bawana caught fire on Saturday, killing 17 workers trapped inside it, did not have a "working license", a senior officer said on Sunday. The municipal corporation issues factory/trade license to these factories while the area is governed by the …
