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Authorities push stricter monitoring of road projects under air quality norms

Published on Apr 10, 2026 24:02 IST

A technical committee has been formed following directions issued during meetings chaired by the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change on February 24 and the Uttar Pradesh chief secretary on April 2. (HT Photo)

CAQM levies ₹61.85cr fine on 6 power plants for violating norms

The TPPs were found to be non-compliant with the mandate for using a 5% blend of pellets or briquettes made of paddy straw crop residue along with coal. (Representative photo)

Published on Apr 8, 2026 22:42 IST

Mechanical sweeping fleet to control dust on roads to be double, Delhi carved in three zones

Mechanical sweeping fleet to control dust on roads to be double, Delhi carved in three zones

Published on Apr 6, 2026 22:38 IST

Delhi minister Sirsa directs fast-tracking of trials for 22 anti-pollution innovations

Delhi minister Sirsa directs fast-tracking of trials for 22 anti-pollution innovations

Published on Apr 6, 2026 19:20 IST

Stilt-plus-four floors policy was driven by realtors, real estate mafia: Surjewala

The Congress MP described the situation as a “Herculean urban tragedy”, stating it reflected a systemic breakdown across the state’s urban landscape. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Apr 4, 2026 22:26 IST

This newest chill spot at Delhi University is also cleaning the air

The Carbon Garden is located at the Botany Department in North Campus.

htcity delhi junction

Published on Apr 4, 2026 07:07 IST

Delhi unveils anti-air pollution plan for 2026; experts seek 'tangible targets'

CM Rekha Gupta held a review meeting and stressed that clean air and environmental protection are now central to the government’s policy framework.

Published on Apr 4, 2026 02:13 IST

33 possible air pollution solutions progress to trial phase under challenge set by Delhi govt

33 possible air pollution solutions progress to trial phase under challenge set by Delhi govt

Published on Apr 3, 2026 09:58 IST

PMC launches QR system for easier access to eco-friendly cremations

PMC launches QR system for easier access to eco-friendly cremations

Published on Apr 2, 2026 24:34 IST

3 Delhi air quality stations not meeting location norms, but their location will not be shifted

3 Delhi air quality stations not meeting location norms, but their location will not be shifted

Published on Mar 23, 2026 23:04 IST

MCD expedites setting up construction and demolition plant, eyes completion by December 2026

MCD expedites setting up construction and demolition plant, eyes completion by December 2026

Published on Mar 21, 2026 12:58 IST

Remote sensing can help in NCR’s pollution battle

Delhi’s air pollution is driven by particulate matter, especially PM2.5. But the existing Pollution Under Control (PUC) system for vehicular emissions does not measure PM2.5 at all. (HT Archive)

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 15:25 IST

Climate action could help prevent over 13.5 mn deaths due to air pollution by 2050: Study

Climate action could help prevent over 13.5 mn deaths due to air pollution by 2050: Study

Published on Mar 19, 2026 09:01 IST

Unplanned growth worsening city life: Janaagraha report

HT file

Published on Mar 19, 2026 01:52 IST

Equity must underpin energy transition policy

The tapping of renewable energies alters the configuration of the Earth’s material structures as well, through mining, large dams, etc. (Reuters)

Published on Mar 17, 2026 15:08 IST

Delhi air quality: City breathes cleanest air in 5 months, pollution curbs out

Delhi air quality witnessed a significant improvement in the last few days on account of rains and winds. (Photo for representation)

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 04:23 IST

Pollution penalties to fund new Environment Protection Fund: MoS

Pollution penalties to fund new Environment Protection Fund: MoS

Published on Mar 17, 2026 24:22 IST

Monday Musings: Can low-emission zones make Pune breathe easier?

For decades, Pune has comforted itself with the belief that it is not as polluted as Delhi or Mumbai. The city likes to think of itself as breezy, green and relatively breathable. Yet the numbers tell a different story. (HT)

Published on Mar 16, 2026 24:16 IST

‘Rules exist, lack of enforcement is the problem': Environment lawyer

Photo for representation

Updated on Mar 14, 2026 05:41 IST

Delhi signs up for IIT-Madras study on ‘smog-eating’ surfaces

ITO under smog in November 2025. (HT Archive)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 17:10 IST

Pune civic body comes up with 8-point action plan to tackle air pollution, traffic congestion

Pune civic body comes up with 8-point action plan to tackle air pollution, traffic congestion

Published on Mar 13, 2026 16:01 IST

Beyond the court rooms

Forty years after Mehta first raised his voice for environmental justice, the Supreme Court on Thursday disposed of his PIL that led to continuous judicial oversight on pollution control in Delhi. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 14:59 IST

The national capital’s other pollution problem

Traffic is only one part of the soundscape. Delhi is also defined by a continuous cacophony of other sounds — hawkers, music, construction work, loudspeakers, generators, all competing for attention. (AFP)

Published on Mar 13, 2026 14:58 IST

Delhi govt, IIT Madras sign MoU for study on 'smog-eating' surfaces

Delhi govt, IIT Madras sign MoU for study on 'smog-eating' surfaces

Published on Mar 13, 2026 12:36 IST

Supreme Court closes MC Mehta's PIL on Delhi pollution after 40 years

The bench directed the registry to register fresh suo motu proceedings captioned under “Issues of Air Pollution in NCR".

Published on Mar 13, 2026 24:55 IST

SC accepts CAQM proposal, commercial vehicles now to pay more to enter Delhi

The court also approved the commission’s proposal to introduce a 5% annual increase in ECC rates, directing that the escalation will begin from April 1, 2027. (Representational Photo)

Published on Mar 13, 2026 24:14 IST

Nobel breakthrough for India’s water stress

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Published on Mar 12, 2026 14:10 IST

UN expert says strengthening air quality standards critical to keeping environment healthy

UN expert says strengthening air quality standards critical to keeping environment healthy

Published on Mar 12, 2026 02:32 IST

22 innovations shortlisted to tackle air pollution in Delhi

22 innovations shortlisted to tackle air pollution in Delhi

Published on Mar 10, 2026 22:44 IST

How US-Israel-Iran war escalation could choke UAE, Kuwait with toxic air

Iran is known to suffer from heavy air pollution.

Published on Mar 2, 2026 04:04 IST

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