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 …
A United Nations Development Program (UNDP) team on Wednesday visited various parts of Amritsar city as part of a team to assess the air pollution levels to enable a future action program to address the issue. "We are here as part of a UN mission to look at the implementation …
Exposure to higher levels of indoor air pollution in India is associated with an increased risk of hypertension among women, according to a study. Researchers led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in Spain studied the association in India, where burdens of air pollution and hypertension are projected …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on BS-VI Fuel Norms, 27/06/2019. The Government has mandated BS-VI mass emissions standard for vehicles throughout the country from April, 2020 to curb pollution across the country.
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Use of Methanol to Reduce Green House Emissions, 27/06/2019. The Government has notified mass emission standards for flex-fuel methanol M15 or M100 and Methanol MD 95 vehicles. M-15 is a blend of 15% methanol and 85% gasoline. Use of blend fuel M-15 in BS-IV …
A new study provides a detailed picture of the health impacts attributable to emissions from four transportation subsectors: on-road diesel vehicles, on-road non-diesel vehicles, shipping, and non-road mobile sources such as agricultural and construction equipment. The study, by researchers from the International Council on Clean Transportation, George Washington University Milken …
A new study provides a detailed picture of the health impacts attributable to emissions from four transportation subsectors: on-road diesel vehicles, on-road non-diesel vehicles, shipping, and non-road mobile sources such as agricultural and construction equipment. The study, by researchers from the International Council on Clean Transportation, George Washington University Milken …
Earlier major Indian automakers Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Co opposed the NITI proposal Japanese automobile major Honda on Tuesday said the two-wheeler industry in India needs more time to stabilise after BS-VI changeover before moving to full electric vehicles (EVs). Joining its Indian counterparts Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj …
This report analyses how and why the EU Large Combustion Plants Directive was successful in reducing emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and dust in the period from 2004 to 2015.
NITI Aayog had asked auto industry body Siam and two-and three-wheeler makers to suggest within two weeks, concrete steps towards transition to electric mobility keeping in mind the 2025 deadline India’s big three two-wheeler makers on Monday hit out at NITI Aayog’s plan to push for 100 per cent electric …
Say 100% transition uncalled for; caution Make in India could be undermined. Makers of two- and three-wheelers, including Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor, on Monday lashed out at the government over the proposed timelines for the rollout of electric vehicles and the near-total ban on internal combustion engines (ICE). They …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Agricultural Waste, 25/06/2019. Paddy Stubble burning is mainly practiced in Indo-gangetic plains of the States of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to clear the fields for Rabi Crop sowing. However, as per satellite data, overall about 15% and 41% reduction in number of burning …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Agricultural Waste, 25/06/2019. Paddy Stubble burning is mainly practiced in Indo-gangetic plains of the States of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to clear the fields for Rabi Crop sowing. However, as per satellite data, overall about 15% and 41% reduction in number of burning …
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on High level of air pollution in metropolitan cities , 24/06/2019. The ambient air quality data for metropolitan cities / million plus urban agglomerations during 2016- 2018 is given in Annexure-I.With respect to PM2.5, trends are available for 17 cities and out of which, 08 …
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Pollution in the cities, 24/06/2019. Data of 43 million plus cities has been analysed for various pollutants during 20152017. Analysis of data revealed that SO2 levels were within the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). With respect to NO2, 14 cities showed an increasing …
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Steps for curbing air pollution in Delhi, 24/06/2019. The Central Government has taken a number of regulatory measures for prevention, control and abatement of air pollution in the country.
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Steps for curbing air pollution in Delhi, 24/06/2019. The Central Government has taken a number of regulatory measures for prevention, control and abatement of air pollution in the country.
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Steps to tackle deteriorating air quality, 24/06/2019. Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) was notified on January 12, 2017, for prevention, control and abatement of air pollution in Delhi and NCR. It identifies graded measures and implementing agencies for response to four AQI categories, namely, …
Ozone pollution has increased in Delhi-NCR this summer compared to last year, an analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment, Delhi, has found. “When temperature increases, the rate of production of ozone also increases. It can cause fatigue, breathlessness, and asthma,” an official at the System of Air Quality …
The Road Ministry has proposed the exemption of registration fee for electric vehicles. The attempt comes as a part of the Government's plans to create an ecosystem that will help in better adoption of electric vehicles in India. The exemption of registration free will be applicable for all categories of …
June 2019: We are at the cross-roads in more ways than one. Half-way through yet another year, as the air ‘clears’ on the political arena and the ‘dust’ settles down on yet another frenzied poll campaign culminating in its final verdict, the focus needs to move back on India’s prevailing, …
