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Delhi pollution body directed to verify water quality at Dhaula Kuan lake

A petition filed by the SP-CHETNA to the NGT, contended that the Kitchener lake is entirely covered in algae, leaving no visible patch of water.
Published on May 27, 2026 10:51 am IST

Activist writes to Delhi pollution board over missing Yamuna data since Jan

In a letter to the DPCC chairperson, activist Pankaj Kumar said the latest analysis report on the Yamuna’s water quality and major drains has not been published since January.
Updated on Mar 07, 2026 02:07 pm IST

DPCC invites applications to hire for 47 vacant posts

DPCC invites applications to hire for 47 vacant posts
Published on Jan 27, 2026 03:10 am IST

Delhi Pollution Control Committee opens recruitment for 54 posts on deputation

Upskilling is one way to combat stress at workplace.
Updated on Sept 27, 2025 09:52 pm IST

DPCC removes key dust norms in shorter checklist for builders

Some measures have been retained, largely in line with earlier norms
Updated on Sept 12, 2025 04:06 am IST

Delhi govt tells NGT it has filled 83 DPCC vacancies, aims to cut shortfall

Delhi govt tells NGT it has filled 83 DPCC vacancies, aims to cut shortfall
Published on May 27, 2025 06:22 am IST

Cardinal McElroy calls for compassion in immigration policy as he prepares to lead in Washington

Cardinal McElroy calls for compassion in immigration policy as he prepares to lead in Washington
Published on Feb 28, 2025 03:49 am IST

MCD yet to install bio-methanation plant at Ghazipur slaughterhouse: DPCC to NGT

DPCC made the submissions to update NGT on the status of operations at the slaughterhouse. (HT Archive)
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 05:56 am IST

DPCC penalises industrial units in Chandni Chowk residential area 52 lakh

A view of Chandni Chowk. (HT Archive)
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 05:22 am IST

How polluted is the Yamuna? No data to tell

How polluted is the Yamuna? No data to tell
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 09:20 am IST

Congress starts preparing for 2025 Delhi assembly polls

DPCC chief Devender Yadav during the Lok Sabha poll campaign. (HT Archive)
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 05:26 am IST

Fugitive task forces face dangerous scenarios every day. Here's what to know about how they operate.

Fugitive task forces face dangerous scenarios every day. Here's what to know about how they operate.
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 11:38 am IST

Delhi: Three eateries in Hauz Khas sealed over noise norm violations

The action was taken after a detailed inspection of the popular market to check whether restaurants in the area were meeting the prescribed noise pollution norms. (File)
Updated on Apr 19, 2024 01:38 am IST

DPCC recruiting for AEE vacancies, UPSC ESE non-recommended candidates can apply

DPCC recruiting for AEE vacancies, UPSC ESE non-recommended candidates can apply
Published on Nov 26, 2023 10:16 am IST

Pollution body halted key study, says Delhi govt

Delhi ministers Atishi and Gopal Rai during a press conference at Delhi Secretariat on Wednesday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 05:44 am IST

Delhi maps local pollution at hot spots

Delhi maps local pollution at hot spots
Updated on Oct 07, 2023 07:42 am IST

Man held for duping people with fake pollution certificates

avindra Singh Yadav, the special commissioner of police (crime) said the suspect, Manish Poddar, is an engineer. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 19, 2023 11:21 pm IST

Broadway and TV Star Jeffrey Carlson dies at 48; Cause of death not known

Jeffrey Carlson dies at 48
Published on Jul 10, 2023 08:17 am IST

22 out of 35 Delhi sewage treatment plants do not meet standards

DPCC gathers monthly water samples from both the inlet and outlet of Delhi’s STPs, comparing them to the prescribed standards of the Central Pollution Control Board. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 12, 2023 12:06 am IST

New index to help prioritise pollution action in Delhi soon

Experts said both long-term and short-term strategies are needed to tackle these sources. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 20, 2023 02:30 am IST

National Green Tribunal flags illegal use of groundwater by Paharganj hotels

The petition before the NGT sought an injunction against the illegal withdrawal of groundwater by 536 hotels operating in Paharganj. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 11:38 pm IST

Ozone emerges as lead air pollutant in Delhi

Meanwhile, PM 2.5 and PM 10 emerged as the prominent pollutants on days when the 24-hour average AQI was high, for instance on April 3, when it was 179 (moderate), or March 24, when it was 205 (poor). (ANI)
Updated on Apr 07, 2023 03:06 am IST

In 2019, average PM2.5 level in Delhi thrice the safe limit, finds study

PM2.5 levels in the Capital in 2019 ranged between 80µg/m3and 130µg/m3 seasonally, as against a safe limit of 40µg/m3. (HT)
Published on Mar 03, 2022 02:25 am IST

Delhi pollution body asks residents to join air pollution fight

A heavily smog engulfed view of a construction near Parliament House in New Delhi. (Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)
Published on Dec 01, 2021 12:12 am IST

News updates from HT: No immersion of Durga Puja idols in water bodies in Delhi 

Representational image
Published on Oct 14, 2021 01:04 pm IST

DPCC launches survey to count industrial units, identify water polluting ones

The effluents discharged from illegally running units go into drains, which eventually empty into the Yamuna, adding to its pollution load, a DPCC official said.
Updated on Aug 07, 2021 02:30 am IST

EDMC to face strict action for Ghazipur landfill fire: Rai

Fire tenders douse the fire at Ghazipur landfill, in New Delhi on Sunday.
Updated on Mar 31, 2021 04:16 am IST

Work delayed further, chaos at Ashram to persist for 3-4 months

Commuters also said that even at peak rush hours in the morning and evening, no traffic police official was stationed to manage congestion.
Updated on Dec 02, 2020 03:15 am IST

Diwali pollution this year higher than 2019: DPCC

People buring firecrackers on Diwali in Pandav Nagar adding to the pollution in New Delhi.
Updated on Nov 25, 2020 07:50 am IST

Delhi can’t fight pollution with the current institutional apparatus

A layer of smog envelops the skyline as residential buildings are decorated with colorful lights during Diwali, November 14, 2020
Published on Nov 15, 2020 08:55 pm IST