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Delhi govt asks experts for pro bono climate help

Published on Jul 15, 2025 23:54 IST

Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the pro-bono approach and the initiative highlights the participatory nature of the government. (PTI)

Ministry supports revised SO2 emission norms, slams critics

Ministry supports revised SO2 emission norms, slams critics

Published on Jul 15, 2025 02:02 IST

Centre extends SO2 norm compliance deadlines for thermal power plants

The new notification, issued on July 11, introduces a revised compliance mechanism for SO2 norms applicable to coal- and lignite-based thermal power plants. (Representative photo)

Updated on Jul 13, 2025 04:30 IST

MPCB to issue stricter guidelines for RMC plants across Maharashtra

Urbanisation, especially in cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur, has resulted in the widespread setting up of RMC plants, many of which allegedly operate close to schools, hospitals, and residential areas. (HT)

Published on Jul 13, 2025 24:12 IST

Delhi ranks second in India's mid-year pollution list. This city tops the chart

The need for a comprehensive strategy to tackle Delhi’s air pollution, suggesting that efforts must go beyond the transport and agriculture sectors, according to CREA assessment.

Published on Jul 12, 2025 01:02 IST

'Start to think about leaving when I arrive': Nitin Gadkari on Delhi pollution

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari spoke about pollution levels in Delhi.

Published on Jul 9, 2025 04:56 IST

Delhi: New 30MW waste-to-energy plant in Bawana gets green nod amid protests

the plant will process approximately 3,000 tonnes of waste per day (TPD), making it the city’s fifth WTE facility. (Sanchit Khanna/ HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 8, 2025 12:34 IST

Doctors warn of rising childhood asthma in cities: Here's how parents can help

Asthma cases are growing among children.

Updated on Jul 6, 2025 11:39 IST

48 hours, 87 cars later, ELV seizure drive ends

Delhi cabinet ministers Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma and Manjinder Singh Sirsa during a press conference, in New Delhi, on Thursday. (PTI)

Published on Jul 4, 2025 01:00 IST

Pollution vs unborn children: Study finds scary link with premature deliveries

Anti-smog guns being used to spray water droplets to curb air pollution in New Delhi.

Updated on Jul 3, 2025 09:05 IST

Delhi HC notice on plea over fine on fuel station owners

On June 17, the government also issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enforce the ban. (Shutterstock)

Published on Jul 3, 2025 24:40 IST

Only 7 ELVs impounded on Day 2 of crackdown

As part of the drive to seize old vehicles at the Noida-Delhi border, the traffic police on Tuesday carried out an enforcement drive to check end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). (Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jul 2, 2025 19:49 IST

CM Gupta flags off 100 new DEVI buses

CM Rekha Gupta with cabinet ministers Pankaj Kumar Singh and BJP MP Yogender Chandolia flags off 105 new DEVI buses (Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jun 27, 2025 23:56 IST

Is your daily commute increasing your lung cancer risk? Oncologist answers

Exposure to outdoor pollution can increase lung cancer risk.

Published on Jun 25, 2025 15:25 IST

CAQM implements fuel ban on overage vehicles in Delhi from July 1

A Delhi Traffic Police personnel controls traffic in the national capital. (ANI file)

Updated on Jun 20, 2025 17:29 IST

CAQM seeks expert plans to mitigate pollution in Delhi-NCR

A mist spraying machine at a construction site to curb dust pollution. (Archive)

Published on Jun 19, 2025 23:32 IST

MPCB intends phasing out charcoal tandoors, bhattis in restaurants, final decision with court

The phasing-out of charcoal tandoors will take place over 3-5 months, but the final decision lies with the court. (HT Archives)

Published on Jun 18, 2025 01:10 IST

Delhi deploys tech-driven fleet of 600+ machines to curb air pollution

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta and minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa watch a demonstration of the machines outside the Delhi Secretariat on Monday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published on Jun 17, 2025 01:16 IST

BMC begins testing grass in Shivaji Park to reduce red soil displacement

Mumbai, India. June 10, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planting grass on barren patches in Shivaji Park to control dust and air pollution. Mumbai, India. June 10, 2025. (Photo by HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)

Published on Jun 11, 2025 03:08 IST

ELV engine recycling cartel on the rise in Delhi

While such vehicles are supposed to be sent to only “certified facilities” for scrapping, an unintended but damaging consequence is surfacing in the form of a strategic black market run by scrap mafias. (HT Archive)

Published on Jun 9, 2025 24:08 IST

‘India must resist hybrid cars and adopt EVs’: Amitabh Kant

Amitabh Kant during the Urban Adda 25 conclave organized by ICCT, aimed to unite young voices, experts, and leaders to forge sustainable urban futures. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published on Jun 6, 2025 24:46 IST

PM flags off 200 e-buses for Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off the buses on Thursday. Also present are chief minister Rekha Gupta, LG VK Saxena, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav, and Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa. (HT Photo)

Published on Jun 6, 2025 24:40 IST

Urban Adda 2025: Aravalli collapse will cripple NCR’s climate defences,

Panelists during the Urban Adda 25 conclave organized by ICCT at Habitat Centre on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 6, 2025 24:25 IST

‘Clean fuel norms will transform NCR by 2026’: CAQM chief Rajesh Verma

Rajesh Verma, Chairperson of CAQM during the Urban Adda 25 conclave organized by ICCT on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 5, 2025 23:14 IST

Gurugram enforces firecracker ban based on SC, state orders

The court also directed the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh to enforce the ban under Section 5 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986. (AP)

Published on Jun 5, 2025 04:58 IST

Add only CNG, EVs in new cab fleet: CAQM

CAQM said vehicular emissions remain one of the primary sources of air pollution in NCR cities. (Shutterstock)

Published on Jun 5, 2025 01:44 IST

US states under ‘stay indoor’ warning as Canadian wildfires worsens air quality

US air quality warning: A person runs near the Stone Arch Bridge as a haze from Canadian wildfire smoke causes poor air quality in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., June 3, 2025. REUTERS/Tim Evans

Updated on Jun 4, 2025 12:41 IST

This Indian city was ranked the world's most polluted in 2024. It's not Delhi

People sit outside a truck repair shop in the town of Byrnihat, ranked world's most polluted metropolitan area by Swiss Group IQAir, in Meghalaya

Updated on Jun 4, 2025 08:32 IST

To check stubble burning: CAQM asks Punjab, Haryana to mandate use of straw-based fuel in brick kilns

Paddy straw burning in Punjab and Haryana is one of the reasons behind the alarming spike in air pollution in the NCR in October and November.

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 4, 2025 03:42 IST

Residents protest against garbage processing plant in Baner

The protest was led by Sus-Baner Vikas Manch under the advice of Advocate Satya Muley, where residents including senior citizens, women and children participated. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Jun 2, 2025 03:00 IST

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