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Sixteen out of 65 pollution hot spots in Delhi fixed: Govt

Around 25% of major pollution sources in Delhi's hot spots have been fixed this winter, with 43 others being monitored to prevent local pollution. A total of 49% of minor pollution sources have also been fixed. Each source has been uploaded to the government's app, "Green Delhi," and assigned to a department or agency for resolution. The aim is to fix all major sources by the end of winter. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee identified 13 pollution hot spots in 2018 based on annual PM 2.5 concentrations. Progress will be analyzed after February.

An anti-smog gun sprays water in an attempt to reduce dust pollution in Anand Vihar in Delhi on Saturday. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 07, 2024 05:32 AM IST

Authorities demolish encroachments on Wadala salt pan land

The area straddles CTS Nos. 144-147 in the city’s Development Plan and includes both existing salt pans run by a private operator and around 55 acres of erstwhile salt pans where the Customs Department has proposed to develop a sprawling residential and commercial establishment—Customs Enclave

The mangroves on the plot which were destroyed will be difficult to restore, but the NGT has mandated the same to the environment department (Anshuman Poyrekar/ HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 19, 2023 12:56 AM IST

State seeks to overturn landmark HC judgement on mangrove destruction

The Supreme Court on Monday will hear a special leave petition (SLP), seeking to permit construction within 50 metres of mangroves (buffer zones), filed by the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB). Details about the petition (SLP Diary No.13791 of 2020) were not previously known to the public

Mumbai, India - September 22, 2019 : The construction of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Railway (MAHSR)project will not only lead to the loss of more than 30,000 mangrove trees, but will destroy an entire ecosystem, according to a report by the Mangrove Society of India (MSI). Eleven types of mangroves trees, 177 species of resident and migratory birds, among other animals, will be affected. The habitat of Varanus Salvator, commonly known as monitor lizard and mangroves in Palghar (in pic) are at the risk of being destroyed owing to the project. HT Photo (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 12:35 AM IST
ByPrayag Arora-Desai

Jogeshwari residents suffer due to sand-blasting at WR workshop

Residents told HT that ever since the workshop came up near their homes, their lives have been hell.

Following the residents’ complaints to the environment department, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) on December 22, 2022 sent a letter to the additional general manager of WR with a copy to the residents. “You are requested to instruct the concerned contractor to take effective steps to minimise the noise pollution in that residential area,” said the letter, a copy of which is with HT. “Sand-blasting and painting activities shall be carried out in a closed area.” (Vijay Bate/HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 23, 2023 12:33 AM IST
ByJeet Mashru

Lokayukta asks MPCB to monitor air pollution in Taloja for a month

Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has been ordered to deploy an observation van in Taloja to monitor air pollution levels and identify industrial units releasing obnoxious gases, while directing them to install pollution-control devices. The order also highlighted the presence of unauthorised construction in the 500 metre buffer zone from the boundary of notified common integrated treatment, storage and disposal facilities. The matter has been adjourned until 2 June.

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Updated on Apr 12, 2023 08:43 PM IST
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