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₹6.3L environmental penalty pending: Punjab govt against relief to Ludhiana dyeing unit

The Punjab government informed the National Green Tribunal that the unit remains shut as it has failed to pay the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>6.3 lakh environmental compensation imposed under the “Polluter Pays” principle.

Updated 10 days ago

GB Nagar forest dept to initiate plantation drive along Hindon river

Officials said plantation helps stabilise soil, reduce erosion and act as a green buffer by improving the local ecosystem and enhancing biodiversity.

Published 16 days ago

Pollution board to check illegal units near Yamuna, Hindon

These units were discharging waste directly into the Shahdara drain, Yamuna and Hindon river, said officials. (Sakib Ali/HT PHOTO)

Published 24 days ago

PMC to prepare master plan for proposed ‘Lake City’ project

The directives come amid growing concerns over the deteriorating condition of these lakes. (HT)

Published 26 days ago

Re-delineation of NCR boundaries: Haryana proposal to shrink its NCR area shelved, existing boundaries to stay intact

Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar is greeted by Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini in the presence of Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during the 42nd meeting of the National Capital Region Planning Board at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday. (@cmohry)

Published 27 days ago

Haryana sets Dec 2027 deadline for Yamuna pollution-control projects; chief secy reviews progress

Haryana sets Dec 2027 deadline for Yamuna pollution-control projects; chief secy reviews progress

Published 34 days ago

World Bank team reviews Gurugram’s air pollution and waste measures

Officials showcased sanitation projects, dust-control infrastructure and scientific waste management practices across the city. (HTSR)

Updated 44 days ago

AP to set up Godavari clean-up task force

AP to set up Godavari clean-up task force

Published 49 days ago

Haryana to undertake zone-wise drone surveys to map drains discharging into Yamuna

Haryana to undertake zone-wise drone surveys to map drains discharging into Yamuna

Published 55 days ago

Delhi govt proposes 100% funding for city parks, gardens

Delhi govt proposes 100% funding for city parks, gardens

Published 63 days ago

Activities that generate foul smell must shift from residential areas: Shinde

Kanjurmarg Dumping Ground - Photo by D. Stalin 31.10.12

Updated 75 days ago

Punjab CM orders time-bound flood protection works before monsoon

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann chairing a meeting with the departments concerned over flood preparations ahead of monsoon on Saturday. (@BhagwantMann)

Published 79 days ago

Will shut Kanjur landfill if emissions are not stopped: Bombay HC

After hearing both sides, the court granted the authorities one “last opportunity” to take immediate action, failing which, it said, the dumping ground would be closed.

Updated 79 days ago

DPCC used only 43 per cent of Environmental Compensation fund collected over past decade: RTI

DPCC used only 43 per cent of Environmental Compensation fund collected over past decade: RTI

Published 80 days ago

Haryana to add 23 air quality monitoring stations in NCR, eliminate legacy waste in 11 months

Haryana to add 23 air quality monitoring stations in NCR, eliminate legacy waste in 11 months

Published 80 days ago

MCG orders strict push on sanitation, roads, pollution control in Gurugram

Plan includes division-wise surface parking to curb illegal parking; focus on reducing congestion and easing traffic flow across city roads. (HT Archive)

Published 84 days ago

HT Interview: New Gurugram DC outlines plan on traffic, pollution, drains

Singh stresses tackling interconnected civic issues holistically, using technology, monitoring and sustained interventions to ensure long-term improvements across sectors. (HT)

Published 91 days ago

From Apr 15, UP to deny PUC certs for vehicles sans HSRP

The step comes after years of sluggish progress despite repeated awareness drives, with a large proportion of vehicles registered before April 1, 2019 still not fitted with HSRPs. (Pic for representation)

Published 101 days ago

Over 7 million saplings to be planted in Delhi: Sirsa

According to the minister, the drive will be carried out by Delhi’s 22 agencies. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published 103 days ago

No relocation, govt to develop eco-hamlets for Dal lake conservation

The government said that the high level committee (HCL) headed by the divisional commissioner, which was constituted for the purpose, noted in 2022 that people living on the lake were an integral part of the eco system and the relocation process had taken a long time. (File)

Published 105 days ago

Navi Mumbai civic body pushes for anti-pollution programme, zero-dust policy to tackle toxic air

Navi Mumbai, India - December 10, 2025: NMMC uses an anti smog gun truck as a preventive measure to tackle Air Pollution at Vashi, in Navi Mumbai, India, on Sunday, November 12, 2023. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ Hindustan Times) (HT PHOTO)

Published 112 days ago

Delhi Economic Survey 2025-26: Delhi logs zero farm fires, air quality improves

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta along with cabinet ministers at the Delhi Budget session on Monday. (HT Photo)

Published 112 days ago

Delhi: Eateries, hotels can now use alternative fuels for 1 month

The commission further stated that if the availability of these alternate fuels is limited, coal and kerosene may also be permitted for a temporary period. (Vipin Kumar/Hindustan Times)

Published 121 days ago

‘We listen to all Mumbaikars, not just Deepika’: Mayor after actor flags AQI

Deepika Padukone

Updated 121 days ago

Delhi govt mulls green budget, to focus on holistic development

Officials said that this move would allow departments to classify environment-related projects within the budget.

Published 125 days ago

Speaker orders review of all construction sites in Mumbai, seeks report

Speaker orders review of all construction sites in Mumbai, seeks report

Published 130 days ago

‘Revitalising the lifeline’: Experts discuss roadmap to clean Gomti

In the opening technical session, experts presented an assessment of the river’s present condition, highlighting low water flow, silt deposition, structural changes in the riverbed, encroachments and the direct discharge of untreated sewage through stormwater drains. (Sourced)

Published 143 days ago

Delhi CM clears ₹2,300cr to MCD for sanitation, road repairs

The CM has directed that all major road improvement works be completed by September 30. (HT Photo)

Published 147 days ago

Delhi CM unveils RSS founder’s statue, 120 mist sprayers

Gupta said the government had already installed mist spray systems on major roads. (Vipin Kumar/Hindustan Times)

Published 149 days ago

Four air quality monitoring stations in Haryana NCR to be set up in Gurugram

Official said adding four monitors will improve data reliability and enable performance-linked air quality tracking with stronger reporting and auditing. (HT PHOTO)

Published 152 days ago

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