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Danish shuttler flags pollution in Delhi, won't mind paying USD 5000 fine

Denmark's Anders Antonsen hits a return during a match.

Updated 17 hours ago

Locals flag illegal scrap burning in Faridabad’s Pali

A spot check by HT on Thursday found heaps of unsegregated wet and dry waste dumped along the farm fields.

Published 3 days ago

₹843 cr of pollution cess unspent, 280 days’ data missing, Delhi Assembly told

843 crore in pollution cess unspent; 280 days’ data missing, as per the CAG report.

Updated 5 days ago

‘Lung cancer is not just a smoker’s disease’: Oncologist shares 6 risk factors

Dr. Prriya Eshpuniyani emphasises that lung cancer risk factors extend beyond smoking, including environmental and genetic influences.

Published 7 days ago

5 everyday indoor habits that may quietly affect your lung health

Improving indoor air quality is essential for maintaining respiratory health.

Published 11 days ago

NGT admits plea against DG sets in DLF Phase 1 parks, seeks replies

NGT admits plea against DG sets in DLF Phase 1 parks, seeks replies

Published 13 days ago

Farm fires not sole cause of Delhi-NCR winter smog, Centre tells Rajya Sabha

The findings also suggest that vehicular emissions, industrial activity, construction dust and atmospheric chemical reactions contribute to poor air quality throughout the year.

Updated 16 days ago

CAQM directs Punjab, Haryana to get drones to track stubble fires in real time

Punjab and Haryana governments will starts procuring drones to tracks instances of crop burning in their states as per CAQM's orders.

Updated 19 days ago

Why are more non-smokers getting lung cancer? Pulmonologist explains the risks

Reasons why healthy non-smokers are being diagnosed with lung cancer.

Published 22 days ago

Union min directs Ggm to focus on clean air for NCR

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav underscored the need for stronger coordination between the Centre and the Haryana government to improve air quality across the NCR.

Published 23 days ago

Make buses comfortable to beat urban congestion

People run to catch a DTC bus at the Super Bazar bus stop at Rajiv Chowk, in New Delhi.

Published 30 days ago

BMC to outsource Mumbai’s air quality monitoring

Air pollution has surged in Mumbai, leading to a host of health complications for residents. (HT Photo)

Published 32 days ago

Green norm ‘violation’: PSPCL deposits half of ₹4.86-cr fine, seeks NGT relief on balance

PSPCL has challenged the CAQM’s order before the NGT, contending that it has a strong prima facie case and that the penalty deserved to be set aside on the grounds raised in its appeal. (HT)

Published 32 days ago

70% polluting industries in Hisar lack PNG network access, NGT told

According to the report, only 41 industries are located on or near the existing arterial PNG pipeline and can be connected within 45 days of signing a GSA with Haryana City Gas. (HT Photo for representation)

Published 32 days ago

Govt nod for ₹17.6cr framework to curb Delhi dust pollution

The project will be carried out by the CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), said officials.

Published 33 days ago

HC questions fresh objections to charcoal phase-out, backs MPCB’s clean fuel push

HC questions fresh objections to charcoal phase-out, backs MPCB’s clean fuel push

Published 34 days ago

Delhi to monitor construction pollution using AI, dust sensors

Officials said the portal will map construction sites and use AI to assess five key dust-control parameters. (HT PHOTO)

Published 34 days ago

Amit Shah to launch plantation drive, 300 e-buses in Delhi

An online registration portal has also been opened to facilitate public participation in the campaign (HT)

Updated 41 days ago

Gynaecologist reveal which stage of pregnancy is most vulnerable to pollution

Which stage of pregnancy is most vulnerable to pollution.

Published 42 days ago

Gurgaon ophthalmologist says watery eyes don’t always mean healthy eyes

Watery eyes don’t always mean healthy eyes; dry eye disease could be the hidden cause.

Published 56 days ago

Parking cost to double in Delhi from November as govt unveils winter action plan

Delhi rolls out proactive winter pollution plan; parking charges to double

Updated 59 days ago

IITM study offers fresh insights into how air pollution interacts with monsoon clouds

Factors such as air entrainment, cloud dynamics and microphysical processes influenced how pollution particles were incorporated into clouds. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published 59 days ago

Trying to conceive? Doctor reveals how environmental toxins may affect fertility

Dr. Jindal discusses how air pollution and environmental chemicals impact fertility.

Published 64 days ago

L&T’s RMC plant sealed over pollution concerns

L&T’s RMC plant sealed over pollution concerns

Published 66 days ago

HSPCB seals 47 concrete mixing plants in Gurugram

Officials said that despite prior notice, the plants failed to take corrective action, prompting stringent enforcement.

Published 66 days ago

Env conservation not just limited to planting drives: Union Min

The event was attended by the state environment Rao Narbir Singh, Gurugram MLA Mukesh Sharma, senior government officials, environmental experts and representatives of civic bodies. (HT)

Published 72 days ago

India’s ecological heritage as pathway to Viksit Bharat

World Environment Day

Published 73 days ago

Making Delhi dust-free is our environmental duty

In urban areas, trees, shrubs, landscaped grass act as a natural air filter, mitigating the urban heat island effect, and absorb toxic greenhouse gases. Nature offers some of the most powerful and cost-effective solutions available to us. (PTI)

Published 74 days ago

Centre clears ₹9k-cr scheme to replace BS-IV trucks, buses

According to Bharat Stage (BS) emission standards, BS-VI diesel trucks have significantly less pollution.

Updated 74 days ago

UP targets 35% reduction in NCR air pollution this year

UP chief secretary SP Goyal. (File)

Published 74 days ago

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