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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.

delhi news

Updated on Jul 12, 2026 12:00 am IST

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)

delhi news

Published on May 26, 2026 03:42 am IST

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

gurugram news

Published on May 10, 2026 03:02 am IST

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.

chandigarh news

Published on May 05, 2026 05:46 am IST

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.

delhi news

Published on Apr 20, 2026 03:44 am IST

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.

delhi news

Updated on Apr 11, 2026 07:30 am IST

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

india news

Published on Apr 09, 2026 06:16 pm IST

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)

pune news

Published on Apr 08, 2026 03:26 am IST

Pollution boards inspect 150 Faridabad stretches flags dust, waste

gurugram news

Published on Mar 31, 2026 07:16 am IST

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

delhi news

Published on Mar 24, 2026 04:34 am IST

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

delhi news

Published on Mar 18, 2026 07:07 pm IST

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)

delhi news

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 09:43 pm IST

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 on Mar 15, 2026 02:59 pm IST

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)

gurugram news

Published on Feb 27, 2026 04:50 am IST

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.

delhi news

Updated on Feb 24, 2026 07:03 am IST

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)

delhi news

Published on Feb 20, 2026 04:04 am IST

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

(Photo for representation)

delhi news

Published on Feb 17, 2026 03:32 am IST

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)

delhi news

Published on Feb 14, 2026 03:44 am IST

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)

delhi news

Published on Feb 13, 2026 09:40 am IST

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)

delhi news

Published on Feb 08, 2026 04:16 am IST

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)

pune news

Published on Feb 07, 2026 04:26 am IST

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

delhi news

Published on Feb 05, 2026 08:10 pm IST

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)

mumbai news

Published on Feb 03, 2026 06:16 am IST

Delhi's minimum temperature at 6.7 deg C, air quality poor

The air quality was recorded in the " poor" category on Saturday.

india news

Published on Jan 31, 2026 03:03 pm IST

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)

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 29, 2026 05:30 am IST