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air pollution news

5 everyday indoor habits that may quietly affect your lung health

Improving indoor air quality is essential for maintaining respiratory health.
health
Published on Aug 07, 2026 02:10 pm IST

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
gurugram news
Published on Aug 04, 2026 09:46 am IST

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.
chandigarh news
Updated on Aug 01, 2026 08:56 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on Jul 29, 2026 06:53 am IST

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

Reasons why healthy non-smokers are being diagnosed with lung cancer.
health
Published on Jul 27, 2026 09:01 pm IST

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.
gurugram news
Published on Jul 25, 2026 08:06 am IST

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.
opinion
Published on Jul 18, 2026 07:21 am IST

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)
mumbai news
Published on Jul 16, 2026 09:14 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 16, 2026 09:11 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 16, 2026 08:44 am IST

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.
delhi news
Published on Jul 15, 2026 08:08 am IST

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

mumbai news
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:45 am IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:12 am IST

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)
delhi news
Updated on Jul 07, 2026 08:07 am IST

Gynaecologist reveal which stage of pregnancy is most vulnerable to pollution

Which stage of pregnancy is most vulnerable to pollution.
health
Published on Jul 06, 2026 03:19 pm IST

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.
health
Published on Jun 22, 2026 05:36 pm IST

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
delhi news
Updated on Jun 19, 2026 08:32 pm IST

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)
pune news
Published on Jun 19, 2026 06:54 am IST

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

Dr. Jindal discusses how air pollution and environmental chemicals impact fertility.
health
Published on Jun 14, 2026 04:11 pm IST

L&T’s RMC plant sealed over pollution concerns

L&T’s RMC plant sealed over pollution concerns
mumbai news
Published on Jun 12, 2026 04:58 am IST

HSPCB seals 47 concrete mixing plants in Gurugram

Officials said that despite prior notice, the plants failed to take corrective action, prompting stringent enforcement.
delhi news
Published on Jun 12, 2026 04:16 am IST

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)
gurugram news
Published on Jun 06, 2026 04:08 am IST

India’s ecological heritage as pathway to Viksit Bharat

World Environment Day
climate change
Published on Jun 05, 2026 04:11 pm IST

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)
opinion
Published on Jun 04, 2026 09:21 pm IST

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.
delhi news
Updated on Jun 04, 2026 07:00 am IST

UP targets 35% reduction in NCR air pollution this year

UP chief secretary SP Goyal. (File)
lucknow news
Published on Jun 04, 2026 04:00 am IST

Union cabinet approves scheme to replace old trucks, buses to curb air pollution

Air quality remains poor through much of the year due to emissions from vehicles, industry, construction activity, road dust and waste burning. (HT PHOTO/Representative)
india news
Published on Jun 03, 2026 04:38 pm IST

Delhi RWAs list efforts to reduce air pollution at UNEP event

The event also saw the launch of a UNEP-developed guidebook for Delhi’s RWAs, detailing how they can help improve air quality. (HT)
delhi news
Published on Jun 02, 2026 04:24 am IST

Ludhiana: 5 years on, defunct carcass plant still awaits relocation

The defunct carcass plant at Nurpur Bet in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on May 28, 2026 03:08 am IST

Steps taken by Noida to mitigate air pollution ‘insufficient’: CPCB

The CPCB’s 18-point report, also seen by HT, flagged gaps in functioning of the Noida authority and revealed that measures continued to be “insufficient and inadequate” for containing air pollution. (HT Archive)
noida news
Published on May 25, 2026 07:08 am IST
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