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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

Published 4 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)

Published 17 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.

Updated 24 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)

Published 69 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

Published 85 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.

Published 90 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.

Published 105 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.

Updated 114 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

Published 116 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)

Published 117 days ago

Pollution boards inspect 150 Faridabad stretches flags dust, waste

Pollution boards inspect 150 Faridabad stretches flags dust, waste

Published 125 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

Published 132 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

Published 138 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)

Updated 140 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.

Updated 142 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)

Published 157 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.

Updated 160 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)

Published 164 days ago

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

(Photo for representation)

Published 167 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)

Published 170 days ago

Delhi’s AQI at 188, minimum temperature drops to 9.8°C; air quality to worsen by Sunday

A layer of smog engulfs the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Samvidhan Sadan and Parliament House in New Delhi. (PTI)

Published 171 days ago

Delhi: 15 STPs fined ₹2.89cr for failing to meet prescribed norms

NGT in February 2024 took suo motu cognisance of a news report stating 75% of the city’s STPs were not meeting standards prescribed by the CPCB (Hindustan Times)

Published 176 days ago

NGT issues show cause notice to CPCB for delay in report on use of chemical on natural water bodies

The CPCB was required to submit its report to the registrar of the western zonal bench within four months. (HT)

Published 177 days ago

Delhi's air quality improves to 'poor'; max temperature at 23.9 deg C

Delhi's air quality improves to 'poor'; max temperature at 23.9 deg C

Published 179 days ago

City chokes again as smog lingers, AQI slips into unhealthy zone

Mumbai, India. Feb 02, 2026 – Mumbai continued to experience poor air quality, with several areas, including Sion, Chembur, Wadala, and Sewree, reporting severe pollution levels. Mumbai, India. Feb 02, 2026.(Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Published 181 days ago

Haryana: Murthal dhaba owners ordered to follow pollution control norms

Haryana’s environment, forest and wildlife minister Rao Narbir Singh has called upon dhaba operators along the GT Road, especially in the Murthal area, to strictly adhere to the guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the National Green Tribunal (NGT). (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published 186 days ago

Strong winds keep Delhi’s AQI in ‘moderate’ for 2nd day

Delhi witnesses improved air quality with cloudy skies seen at Samalkha t-point area on Sunday. (Parveen Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Published 189 days ago

Gurugram records worst January air pollution spell in four years

Morning walkers brave the chill and thick haze at Sector 11 near Mini Secretariat in Gurugram on Tuesday. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published 193 days ago

12 of 37 STPs in Delhi didn’t meet standards in Nov: Report

The latest report throws spotlight on Yamuna pollution. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Published 203 days ago

Haze, low winds pin Gurugram’sair to ‘very poor’ category

Commuters navigate thick haze, low-visibility on NH-48 early on Saturday. (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)

Published 204 days ago

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