Air Pollution
Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding the deplorable condition of a water tank, Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, Telangana, 05/06/2025
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 …Rs 500-crore fine on Volkswagen: ‘No coercive action’ for now, says SC
The NGT in March had ordered Volkswagen to pay a fine of Rs 500 crore for causing damage to the environment by programming its diesel engines with cheat devices. In a relief to German car manufacturer Volkswagen, the Supreme Court Monday agreed to hear its plea against National Green Tribunal’s …How rampant theft of electricity could drain India's electric car hopes
The power sector loses more than $16 billion a year to theft - more than any other country in the world Dirty air has finally become an issue in Indian election manifestos, along with perennial subjects such as temple-building and farmers’ incomes. That shouldn’t be a surprise: Even politicians can’t …Gasoline versus diesel: Comparing CO2 emission levels of a modern medium size car model under laboratory and on-road testing conditions
For this paper, the CO2 emissions levels of two versions of the Volkswagen Golf, one diesel (Golf TDI) and one gasoline (Golf TSI), were compared both in laboratory tests and in on-road measurements under real-world driving conditions. Both vehicles were Euro 6 type approved prior to the introduction of the …Environment Minister rejects global reports claiming 1.2 million deaths in India due to pollution
“Pollution does affect health, but to create such a panicky situation and say millions of people are dying, I do not agree with that” Union minister Harsh Vardhan has discredited the recent global reports claiming over one million deaths in India due to air pollution, saying such studies are only …Expect hotter days, air quality to cross ‘very poor’ mark
Gurgaon: The city, which had a brief respite from the heat for the past few days due to thunderstorms, is likely to see a spike in both mercury and air pollution levels from Monday. According to the Met department, the maximum and minimum temperatures on Sunday were recorded at 40.4 …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding steps for eco balance in Rohtang Pass area, Himachal Pradesh, 06/05/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Court on its own motion Vs State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 06/05/2019 regarding steps for eco balance in Rohtang Pass area in the State of Himachal Pradesh. The area is eco-sensitive and frequented by the tourists. History of …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution caused by Ashapura Group of Companies, village Ler, Kutch, Gujarat, 06/05/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Veeral P. Chauhan Vs State of Gujarat dated 06/05/2019 regarding remedial action against pollution caused by Ashapura Group of Companies, village Ler, Taluka Bhuj, District Kutch, Gujarat. The joint report of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the State …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution by a coal washery plant in village Kanika, Sundargarh, Odisha, 06/05/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nabin Meher Vs ACB (India) Limited & Others dated 06/05/2019 regarding violation of the Air Act 1981 and the Water Act 1974 by M/s. ACB (India) Limited while operating its coal washery plant in village Kanika, tehsil Hemgir, district Sundargarh, …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding air pollution by coal kilns, Gram Dhol Majara, Kurushetra, Haryana, 03/05/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Suman, Sarpanch, Village Panchayat Dhola Majra, Sahabad, Markanda Vs State of Haryana dated 03/05/2019 regarding air pollution being caused by coal kilns in Gram Dhol Majara, Tehsil Shahbad, District Kurushetra, Haryana by using hard coal furnaces, adversely affecting the health …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding an industry operating in non-industrial zone using pet coke, Surat, Gujarat, 03/05/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sushant Tripathi, General Secretary, Dashin Gujarat Kamdar Parishad Vs State of Gujarat dated 03/05/2019 regarding Hi-Choice Processor Pvt. Ltd. illegally operating in non-industrial zone at Surat in Gujarat causing health hazard by use of pet coke. NGT directs the Gujarat …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution by Nanglamal Distillery, village Nanglamal, District Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, 03/05/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ishtiyaq Ahmad Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 03/05/2019 regarding pollution by Nanglamal Distillery, village Nanglamal, District Meerut. It is alleged that the unit is discharging highly polluting chemical effluents and is operating without following the requisite safety norms. NGT …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding fake PUC certificates being issued in Kerala, 03/05/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of K.J. Peter Vs State of Kerala dated 03/05/2019 regarding fake Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates being issued in the State of Kerala resulting in pollution remaining unchecked. NGT directs that a copy of this complaint be forwarded to Regional Transport …Association between pregnancy loss and ambient PM2·5 using survey data in Africa: a longitudinal case-control study, 1998–2016
Increasing evidence from epidemiological studies suggests that maternal exposure to ambient PM2·5 can increase the risk of pregnancy loss. However, no studies have been done in low-income countries such as those in Africa, which have the highest incidences of pregnancy loss. In this study, we aimed to analyse the association …Relation between Short-lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) and rural cooking in the residential sector
The objective of this study is to present the results of a model developed by Microsol with regards to cooking in rural households between 2018 and 2030, with information from three countries: Colombia, Mexico and Peru. The report seeks to present a tool that can be used for decision-making in …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding import of cheap waste paper for firing brick kilns, 30/04/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Amit Jain Vs Union of India dated 30/04/2019 regarding import of cheap waste paper and road sweep waste for firing of brick kilns. The applicant states that 900,000 tons of waste is imported which is hazardous. The report submitted by …Elections 2019: Pollution becomes an issue with promises made in manifestos
Political parties pledge to reduce pollution in manifestos Promises to fight the world’s most toxic air have made it to the manifestos of major political parties for the first time in Indian elections. Major political parties such as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, the opposition Indian National Congress and the …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding air pollution caused by stone crushing units, Nagaur District, Rajasthan, 26/04/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ganpat Ram Mirdha Vs State of Rajasthan dated 26/04/2019 regarding health effects due to stone crushing units in the villages of Koliya, Naka ke Dhani, Nozalo ke Dhani and Bandolai ke Dhani in Tehsil Didwana, District Nagaur, Rajasthan. The Tribunal …Greens decry patchy recognition of air pollution, asks MPs to be pro-active
In the midst of elections, environmentalists have flagged concerns over "patchy recognition of the problem of unhealthy air" by MPs over the past five years, particularly those representing the cities and towns that figure in WHOs list of most polluted cities. The environmentalists say elected representatives must take "proactive steps" …Too little, too late: Why poll promises to cut air pollution are not enough
The BJP's promise of turning NCAP into a 'mission', which means institutionalising it better and increasing accountability at the Centre, is not enough because the NCAP has several limitations For the first time, air pollution--the seventh-largest risk factor for death in India, killing 1.24 million people in 2017--finds a mention …VPT achieves a green turnaround
Shedding its earlier image of a rustic, unclean port to emerge as one of the most environmentally-friendly ports in the country, Visakhapatnam Port Trust has achieved an enviable turnaround in enhancing its brand image. The port was adjudged the second cleanest by the Quality Council of India and won a …