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Truck spillage, debris irk Dharavikars, lead to ruckus and police complaint

Published on Feb 28, 2026 22:34 IST

Truck spillage, debris irk Dharavikars, lead to ruckus and police complaint

PMC issues stop-work order to developer for air pollution

Noida, India - November 07, 2016: A number of construction sites continued work even after DM's orders, not to work, in Noida, India, on Monday, November 07, 2016. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

Published on Feb 26, 2026 22:46 IST

What is driving Mumbai’s rising pollution levels? How it compares with Delhi

Despite health concerns, officials claimed no adverse effects have been recorded. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP)

Published on Feb 26, 2026 05:23 IST

‘Why are you collecting the toll?’: Gadkari seeks rollback of Delhi green tax

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

Published on Feb 26, 2026 01:08 IST

44% of children visited doctor amid pollution spike: NGO study

‘A Generation Under Siege’ surveyed 1,257 children aged 6 to 15 years across Delhi-NCR. (Representative file photo)

Published on Feb 25, 2026 08:45 IST

Delhi-NCR agencies sign up for standard road framework to mitigate dust pollution

Dust pollution is a major contributor to PM10. (HT Archive)

Published on Feb 24, 2026 23:32 IST

96% vehicle users in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad ready to switch to cleaner options: Study

The study covered 2,000 two-wheeler and four-wheeler users, including 1,213 males and 787 females, across 20 locations between September and October 2025. (HT)

Published on Feb 24, 2026 17:15 IST

Over 1,000 construction sites in Mumbai served stop-work notices: Minister

Over 1,000 construction sites in Mumbai served stop-work notices: Minister

Published on Feb 24, 2026 10:58 IST

Delhi govt may launch eBike-Didi scheme for women empowerment, pollution control

Delhi govt may launch eBike-Didi scheme for women empowerment, pollution control

Published on Feb 23, 2026 18:20 IST

MCD clears free cremation at CNG, electric facilities to curb pollution

The project was approved for two years on a pilot basis (Hindustan Times)

Published on Feb 16, 2026 22:24 IST

After deadly explosion at US Steel mill outside Pittsburgh, maintaining safety now falls to Nippon

After deadly explosion at US Steel mill outside Pittsburgh, maintaining safety now falls to Nippon

Published on Feb 12, 2026 21:37 IST

'Next year, we will perform even better,’ says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Janakpuri death probe on, safety directives issued. EV, excise policy rollout soon; 35 decentralised sewage plants and dredging planned to clean Yamuna in 3 years, CM told HT. (Arvind Yadav/HT)

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 07:48 IST

Delhi: As winds speeds reduce, AQI slips into ‘very poor’

New Delhi, India - Feb. 11, 2026: Delhi experienced mild winter fog in the morning at Kartavya Path , in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. (Photo by Vipin Kumar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published on Feb 11, 2026 22:24 IST

Delhi plans 215 fixes to ease jams at 62 traffic hot spots

On the Max Hospital stretch in Saket, road widening was found to be unfeasible, but the MCD has been given six months to identify additional parking spaces.

Updated on Feb 11, 2026 24:58 IST

Sale of medicine for respiratory illnesses rose between 2024 and 2025, RS told

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan leaves after adjourning the house during the ongoing Budget Session of the Parliament in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Sansad TV)

Published on Feb 11, 2026 24:38 IST

Chandigarh: MP Tewari asks Centre to create clear plan to prevent air pollution

MP Tewari asked the Union minister of environment, forest and climate change, Bhupinder Yadav, about the reasons for the failure to prevent the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Capital. (HT Photo for representation)

chandigarh news

Published on Feb 10, 2026 02:28 IST

Anti-Pollution push: Delhi CM launches 6 air monitoring stations

CM Rekha Gupta along with environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa during the Vayu Rakshak launch. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Published on Feb 9, 2026 23:18 IST

Delhi govt working on transport authority for integrated planning

Officials said the move would restructure the Capital’s fragmented urban transport system and address longstanding issues of congestion and pollution. (Sajneev Verma/HT Photo)

Published on Feb 6, 2026 23:08 IST

131 mist spray systems, 12 anti-smog guns installed at elevated Delhi Metro stations

The move follows the government’s efforts to install mist spray systems along busy arterial roads such as Lodhi Road and near ITO (HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 4, 2026 22:37 IST

World Cancer Day 2026: Oncologist debunks 5 common myths about lung cancer

Early detection is important to ensure optimal treatment outcomes, when it comes to lung cancer.

Published on Feb 4, 2026 12:19 IST

HC forms high-powered panel to tackle Mumbai air pollution crisis; initial report by Mar 5

HC forms high-powered panel to tackle Mumbai air pollution crisis; initial report by Mar 5

Published on Feb 3, 2026 16:58 IST

Scientifically Speaking: Genes matter more for longevity than previously thought

About two million lives a year are lost to air pollution-related diseases in India. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 2, 2026 03:05 IST

NGT orders probe into alleged pollution in Nimgaon Bhogi near Ranjangaon MIDC

Representative image (HT)

Published on Jan 30, 2026 02:32 IST

Masks on a cricket field expose the reality of city’s air pollution

Sarfaraz Khan wears a mask while fielding on the first day of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy match against Delhi at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy on Thursday. With the ground situated in a commercial hub and the air getting dusty due to construction work around the complex, many Mumbai players resorted to mask.- Photo by Prakash Parsekar

Published on Jan 30, 2026 01:24 IST

HC unhappy with air quality control measures, sets up committee to monitor compliance

Bombay High Court (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 30, 2026 24:40 IST

Bombay HC to form high-powered committee on Mumbai air pollution

Bombay HC to form high-powered committee on Mumbai air pollution

Published on Jan 29, 2026 12:34 IST

PWD to develop four dust-free 'model roads' in Delhi to curb pollution

PWD to develop four dust-free 'model roads' in Delhi to curb pollution

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 11:11 IST

HC seeks expert suggestions on monitoring compliance with directions on air pollution mitigation

(Shutterstock)

Published on Jan 27, 2026 23:56 IST

Pulmonologist explains how childhood exposure to poor AQI raises cancer risk

Children are especially vulnerable to air pollution because their lungs and immune systems are still developing.

Updated on Jan 24, 2026 11:27 IST

Delhi: Charging stations for commercial vehicles to be set up at Okhla, Narela, Dwarka bus depots

Delhi: Charging stations for commercial vehicles to be set up at Okhla, Narela, Dwarka bus depots

Published on Jan 24, 2026 09:50 IST

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