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    Central Pollution Control Board News

    Delhi minister orders crackdown on pollution hotspots as air remains ‘poor’ for 3rd day

    The average AQI in New Delhi was 223 on Thursday and 245 on Wednesday -- both in the “poor” zone.
    Cities
    Updated 1 day ago

    Haryana: Six thermal plants failed to comply with biomass co-firing targets, says CPCB

    According to the reply the six plants were given personal hearings, and their written and oral submissions, along with relevant data, were examined. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 8 days ago

    Pollution surveillance widened in Delhi with 13 new monitoring stations

    The new monitoring stations have been installed at Ghummanhera, Chhawla, Karala, Hastsal, Jharoda Kalan, Burari, Narela, Maidan Garhi, Nangloi, Vasundhara Enclave and Badarpur, among others.
    Cities
    Published 11 days ago

    Delhi sees most polluted start to Oct since 2020; AQI continues to deteriorate

    CAQM flagged 17 violations involving road dust and construction waste during inspections of 25 stretches across Delhi’s Inner and Outer Ring Road.
    Cities
    Updated 20 days ago

    Haryana power plant faces ₹31cr fine for high PM emissions

    The plant has two 300 MW units, each commissioned in April and June 2008. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 22 days ago

    Haryana power plant PM emissions 38.8 times limit, faces ₹31.46 cr penalty

    The plant belongs to a “highly polluting” category. (Shutterstock/Representative)
    India News
    Published 23 days ago

    Delhi's AQI worsens to 169 as IMD predicts monsoon withdrawal likely this week

    Evening haze seen at the Ashram Chowk underpass on Monday.
    Cities
    Updated 33 days ago

    CPCB fails to file Mahendragarh pollution report, NGT issues notice

    The CPCB said it will submit its findings before the next hearing. (Hindustan Times)
    Cities
    Published 58 days ago

    Six-feet rule for Ganesh idol immersion will remain in force this year: HC

    Devotees carry the Lord Ganesha idol ahead of Ganesh festival from Parel workshop. (Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times)
    Cities
    Published 65 days ago

    Bombay HC reserves verdict on PoP idols, keeps 6-feet immersion rule in force

    The court clarified that its interim order will remain in force until the final judgment.
    Cities
    Updated 71 days ago

    State to decide on PM Modi’s eco-friendly Ganesh idol appeal at July 31 meeting: Govt to HC

    State to decide on PM Modi’s eco-friendly Ganesh idol appeal at July 31 meeting: Govt to HC
    Cities
    Published 87 days ago

    Struggling amid West Asia conflict: Haryana rice millers oppose pollution board’s new norms

    Rice millers and other industrialists said that the order could severely impact the industry and thousands of workers, if implemented immediately. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 100 days ago

    Delhi breathes ‘good’ air after nearly three years

    Clouds hover over the Delhi skyline as seen from Lotus Tower in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The city witnessed cloudy skies amid changing monsoon weather conditions.
    Cities
    Updated 107 days ago

    Nine sewage treatment plants in Delhi fail to meet CPCB standards in April: DPCC report

    Of the 37 STPs, two were non-operational or undergoing upgrades, the report said. (HT Archive/representational image)
    Cities
    Published 152 days ago

    CPCB rejects Gurugram civic body’s ₹32.23cr pollution control proposal

    CPCB rejects Gurugram civic body’s <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>32.23cr pollution control proposal
    Cities
    Published 169 days ago

    Punjab: Trident Group seeks joint checks by central, state pollution boards

    The group had moved the high court on Friday, in a plea filed by the group’s managing director, Deepak Nanda, seeking 15 days’ notice before any state action.
    Cities
    Published 173 days ago

    9 of 37 STPs in Delhi failing norms or not working: DPCC

    Experts flagged fluctuations in the quality of water being released into the Yamuna by STPs.
    Cities
    Published 188 days ago

    52 posts in Delhi pollution body to be filled in 3 months, green tribunal told

    HT had on November 23, 2023, cited CPCB data highlighting that nearly 68% of the sanctioned posts in DPCC were vacant at the time.
    Cities
    Updated 197 days ago

    Non-installation of vapour recovery system: NGT dismisses BPCL's appeal against ₹1 cr fine

    Non-installation of vapour recovery system: NGT dismisses BPCL's appeal against <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 cr fine
    India News
    Published 199 days ago

    Bio-enzymes not to be used for cleaning natural water bodies: CPCB

    In its report, the CPCB stated that the use of bio-enzymes, including products like Draynzyme, is not suitable for ecological restoration. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 200 days ago

    Pollution boards inspect 150 Faridabad stretches flags dust, waste

    Pollution boards inspect 150 Faridabad stretches flags dust, waste
    Cities
    Published 208 days ago

    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
    Cities
    Published 215 days ago

    Air quality breaches 200 mark in Delhi-NCR; CAQM decides against imposing GRAP-1 restrictions

    Air quality breaches 200 mark in Delhi-NCR; CAQM decides against imposing GRAP-1 restrictions
    Cities
    Published 221 days ago

    Delhi breathes easier after 157 days as AQI improves to 119

    New Delhi, India - March 16, 2026: Blooming flowers are seen at Central Park, Connaught Place, under a clear blue sky,in New Delhi, India, on Monday, March 16, 2026. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)
    Cities
    Updated 223 days ago

    Delhi's new L-G runs into a family at a cafe, kids ask about AQI: What he said

    Taranjit Singh Sandhu with some locals at a Delhi cafe.
    India News
    Updated 225 days ago

    Average AQI at 255, Gurugram stares at worst February air since 2021

    Of the 26 days this February, 22 recorded “poor” category AQI, while two days each were recorded in the “very poor” and “moderate” categories. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 240 days ago

    New air monitoring station goes live in Delhi, marginal impact on AQI readings

    The 24-hour average AQI for the Capital stood at 228 (poor) on Monday.
    Cities
    Updated 243 days ago

    NGT flags gaps in e-waste management across country

    The NGT had in 2024 taken suo motu cognisance of a news report, flagging a 72% rise in e-waste generation in the country in five years (Representative photo)
    Cities
    Published 247 days ago

    NGT to CPCB: Prepare new guidelines for India’s waste-to-energy plants in 3 months

    (Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 250 days ago

    Delhi air quality worsens, IMD expects mercury to rise

    The 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 197 (moderate) at 4pm on Friday (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 253 days ago
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