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Barriers to be installed in Mumbai to stop flow of plastic waste into Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean

Barriers to be installed in Mumbai to stop flow of plastic waste into Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean

Published on Feb 10, 2026, 4:48 PM IST

CAQM flags 102 road dust violations across Greater Noida

The findings of Thursday’s inspection highlighted the need to boost mechanical sweeping operations, ensure regular water sprinkling, facilitate timely lifting and scientific disposal of collected dust and debris, and improve maintenance of roadsides, central verges and adjoining areas. (HT Archive)

Published on Jan 30, 2026, 6:42 AM IST

BMC to get 29 dust-mitigation vehicles at a cost of ₹79.5 crore

BMC to get 29 dust-mitigation vehicles at a cost of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>79.5 crore

Published on Jan 30, 2026, 6:12 AM IST

Indian govt amends environmental guidelines to slash industrial red tape

A plume of smoke rises in an open-cast mine on the outskirts of Dhanbad in Jharkhand. (AFP)

Updated on Jan 28, 2026, 12:58 PM IST

Delhi govt to clean 2,800km city roads daily, sets ₹1,487 crore for project

Dust is one of the biggest sources of pollution in Delhi (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published on Jan 23, 2026, 4:44 AM IST

CAQM orders study to redo Delhi-NCR emission mapping

The plan, outlined in a report uploaded on the CAQM’s website, comes soon after the Supreme Court pulled up the statutory body for failing to clearly identify the causes of air pollution in Delhi-NCR. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published on Jan 21, 2026, 3:34 AM IST

‘Focus on upstream dists’: High-level committee to steer Gomti’s revival

The clean-up drive is being overseen by a three-tier committee structure at state, divisional and district levels, constituted following a high-level meeting chaired by the chief minister on October 12, 2025 (Sourced)

Published on Jan 20, 2026, 5:38 AM IST

Dust-free plan on the cards for 3 key Gurugram roads

Dust-free plan on the cards for 3 key Gurugram roads

Published on Jan 18, 2026, 4:54 AM IST

Vidit Gujrathi says ‘no one cares’ as Delhi AQI remains very poor

Vidit Gujrathi drew attention to Delhi’s worsening air quality on social media.

Published on Jan 17, 2026, 3:11 PM IST

Green tax collection nears ₹70 crore in last five years in Pune

The number of old vehicles in Pune remains high. On average, nearly 40,000 new vehicles are registered every year, but a substantial number of older vehicles also remain in use. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Jan 17, 2026, 6:40 AM IST

From dust traps to clean-air tech: IIT-Delhi hosts innovations to curb pollution

From dust traps to clean-air tech: IIT-Delhi hosts innovations to curb pollution

Published on Jan 17, 2026, 3:24 AM IST

Union minister flags gaps in Rajasthan, Punjab pollution plans

The Centre assured states of inter-state coordination meetings to resolve implementation hurdles during execution. (HT Archive)

Published on Jan 7, 2026, 5:42 AM IST

Delhi recorded best air quality in eight years in 2025: Manjinder Singh Sirsa

Delhi Forest and Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa during a press conference on the issue of Delhi pollution, at the Delhi Secretariat, in New Delhi. (Photo by RAJ K RAJ / Hindustan Times)

Published on Jan 1, 2026, 9:21 PM IST

MPCB shuts 4 RMC plants, fines 37 others

Parts of the city remained wrapped in haze on Sunday (Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times)

Published on Dec 29, 2025, 5:42 AM IST

CAQM inspects PWD, DDA road stretches to assess dust mitigation measures

CAQM inspects PWD, DDA road stretches to assess dust mitigation measures

Published on Dec 25, 2025, 8:57 PM IST

Govt approves ₹100 crore to revive water bodies, build e-waste park

In a cabinet meeting, environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said these initiatives aim to significantly reduce sources of air and water pollution in the Capital. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published on Dec 24, 2025, 3:48 AM IST

AQI: E-rickshaw curbs among new quick fixes

The Capital clocked a 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of 373 at 4pm on Monday, marginally lower than 377 the previous day, but the 12th day this reading has been in the red zone or worse on the pollution scale. (Sunil Ghosh/HT)

Published on Dec 23, 2025, 4:34 AM IST

Delhi govt to crack down on offices violating 50% WFH mandate under GRAP 4

Reduced visibility on Monday morning as fog, paired with pollution, engulfs the city. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 23, 2025, 8:44 AM IST

AQI nears 400-mark in Delhi as city braces for ‘severe’ air despite curbs

A dense layer of smog engulfed the city throughout the morning hours on Saturday.

Updated on Dec 20, 2025, 8:36 PM IST

Despite Grap-4 curbs, construction continues in Greater Noida; fines ₹50 lakh imposed

Residential pockets were also found to be flouting restrictions (File photo)

Published on Dec 20, 2025, 5:24 AM IST

Checkpoints setup to divert vehicles at Ggm-Delhi borders

Truck remain parked in Udyog Vihar due to entry restrictions in New Delhi on Friday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on Dec 20, 2025, 5:08 AM IST

Chaos, confusion as car curbs begin; AQI spikes

Delhi Traffic Police conduct checks at the Delhi–NCR border on Thursday. (Sakib Ali/ht photo)

Updated on Dec 19, 2025, 5:10 AM IST

CM flags off 100 new e-buses, fleet crosses 3,500

Chief minister Rekha Gupta said expanding and modernising public transport was key to reducing pollution and easing traffic congestion (HT photo)

Published on Dec 19, 2025, 3:42 AM IST

Delhi implements 50% mandatory work from home amid air pollution crisis. Details

This emergency measure by the Delhi government aims to reduce vehicular emissions in the midst of severe air pollution.

Updated on Dec 17, 2025, 4:25 PM IST

Union minister calls for checks on polluting industries

The air quality on Monday was severe (Sunil Ghosh / HT)

Published on Dec 16, 2025, 4:40 AM IST

Why Mumbai is choking

Mumbai, India. Dec 10, 2025 - View of Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project site at Bandra-Kurla complex (BKC) in Bandra, Mumbai, India. Dec 10, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Updated on Dec 11, 2025, 5:22 AM IST

Fine on open burning, ban on coal use in tandoor at Delhi hotels amid AQI spike

Vehicles commute through the Rao Tula Ram Marg area covered in smog.

Updated on Dec 10, 2025, 9:38 AM IST

Delhi govt forms 3 panels to aid in fight against air pollution

The expert group will recommend measures for the prevention, control, abatement, and mitigation of air pollution in the city.

Published on Dec 7, 2025, 4:12 AM IST

How Indian cities can cut winter pollution peaks

Pollution (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 6, 2025, 7:16 PM IST

Delhi CM directs DMRC to enforce dust control measures

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during the meeting.

Published on Dec 6, 2025, 3:54 AM IST

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