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Ghaziabad second most polluted city in country with ‘severe’ AQI

In Ghaziabad, the four monitoring stations of Indirapuram, Loni, Sanjay Nagar and Vasundhara averaged (past 24-hours) AQIs of 375, 476, 440 and 444, respectively, on Tuesday. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 20, 2024, 5:16 AM IST

‘Severe air quality decline expected in NCR due to lack of winds’

The forecast suggests this poor air quality will persist for several more days (File photo)

Published on Nov 19, 2024, 10:46 PM IST

How China tackled pollution?

In 2023, China had a PM2.5 air pollution level of 38.98 micrograms per cubic meter of air.

Published on Nov 18, 2024, 6:33 PM IST

Will send LG proposal to reinstate CDVs: Delhi CM

Atishi addressing a press conference at Old Secretariat in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI)

Updated on Nov 10, 2024, 5:48 AM IST

Ggm: Over 450 challans issued for Grap violations in two months

MCG officials said that their teams have been conducting rigorous inspections across various sectors to ensure compliance with Grap, particularly as pollution levels in the city remain high. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Nov 9, 2024, 6:26 AM IST

Greater Noida authority urges public to report incidents of waste burning

The Greater Noida authority officials urged residents to support their endeavours to fight pollution by reporting any waste burning incidents that they may come across in their respective areas. (HT Archive)

Published on Nov 6, 2024, 10:46 PM IST

Bhosari set to witness battle between BJP and NCP (SP)

In the 2014 and 2019 assembly elections in the twin city, Landge and Lande had rebelled against their parties and won from the Bhosari seat as independent candidates. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 29, 2024, 7:08 AM IST

Noida, Greater Noida record better air quality

Utsav Sharma, regional officer, Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB), Noida, said that the marginal improvement is due to the “favourable wind speed”. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 29, 2024, 6:42 AM IST

Lucknow breathes better as low temps bring down AQI to 77

With satisfactory air quality, sensitive individuals may experience mild breathing discomfort. (File)

Updated on Oct 27, 2024, 6:20 AM IST

Delhi urges neighbours, Centre to maximise efforts to curb pollution

New Delhi, India - Oct. 26, 2024: A view of thick layer of smog which engulfed on NH24 near Akshardham temple in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, October 26, 2024. (Photo by RAJ K RAJ / Hindustan Times)

Updated on Oct 27, 2024, 5:02 AM IST

Air pollution worsens in Navi Mumbai, Thane, Badlapur and Ulhasnagar

Cities including Navi Mumbai, Aurangabad and Jalna continue to exceed safe air quality limits. Representational Image. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published on Oct 23, 2024, 9:46 AM IST

Delhi’s air quality worsens, curbs tightened

Haze envelops the air at Patel Nagar on Monday morning. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 22, 2024, 5:45 AM IST

GRAP implemented in Hry’s NCR areas to tackle pollution ahead of winter

Commuters braving early morning haze at Kirti Nagar in New Delhi earlier in the week. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 17, 2024, 6:08 AM IST

Gururgam admin bans sale of firecrackers ahead of Diwali 2024

Those who flout the ban will face strict penalties, including fines and possible legal action under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Explosive Substances Act, said Gurugram DC. (HT Archive)

Updated on Oct 10, 2024, 5:28 AM IST

Worked to bring about a visible change in infra: Rao Narbir Singh

Rao Narbir Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Badshahpur won the elections with a margin of 60705 votes in Gurugram on Tuesday. (PARVEEN KUMAR/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 9, 2024, 5:54 AM IST

Punjab reports 38 farm fire cases in 2 days

In total 1.42 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has arrived in grain markets of Punjab to date. (HT File)

Published on Oct 8, 2024, 10:31 PM IST

20 days on, ban on firecrackers in Delhi yet to be notified

Environment minister Gopal Rai on September 9 announced a complete ban on all types of firecrackers, including green crackers, till January 1, 2025. (REUTERS)

Updated on Sep 30, 2024, 5:36 AM IST

‘Be more active’: SC raps CAQM on stubble burning as Delhi winter approaches

Supreme Court of India. (PTI File Photo)

Published on Sep 27, 2024, 6:48 PM IST

‘It is all in the air’: SC raps Delhi air quality panel over pollution crisis

Stubble burning in states adjoining Delhi exacerbates air pollution during winter. (HT Archive)

Updated on Sep 27, 2024, 2:56 PM IST

DSS resumes sourcing data for pollution ahead of winter spike

Officials highlighted that this year’s emissions inventory, a long-term database of pollution sources, has been updated for greater accuracy (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 24, 2024, 5:26 AM IST

‘Eliminate stubble burning’: PM's principal secy at Delhi-NCR pollution meet

The meeting was attended by Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan, the Delhi Police Commissioner, and key officials from various ministries. (HT Photo)

Published on Sep 23, 2024, 10:02 PM IST

Delhi bans all types of firecrackers until Jan 1 to control pollution

Environment minister Gopal Rai. (X)

Published on Sep 9, 2024, 3:12 PM IST

Monday musings: MPCB’s track record raises more questions than answers

The surprise inspection at the Mercedes-Benz plant, followed by a PR blitz and the hasty deletion of social media posts, raises concerns about the board’s operational methods and its ability to enforce its regulations effectively. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 26, 2024, 10:51 AM IST

MPCB says Mercedes-Benz Chakan plant flouts rules

MPCB claimed in a series of posts on X that a surprise inspection on Friday found the Mercedes-Benz assembly plant at Chakan in violation of pollution control guidelines. (HT)

Updated on Aug 25, 2024, 5:52 AM IST

Even BS VI emissions in Delhi, Gurugram higher than on paper, finds study

Haze and smog in the Delhi-NCR region on July 23. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Published on Aug 23, 2024, 10:56 PM IST

Bill to amend Water Act to decriminalise small offences cleared

The bill was cleared by the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. (ANI)

Updated on Feb 7, 2024, 8:22 AM IST

Govt sets up new committee, launches mobile app to tackle air pollution

Thane, India - December, 25, 2021: The Cold Snap has intensified and fog was seen in thane on Saturday ,in Thane, Mumbai, India, on, Saturday, Dec, 25 , 2021. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo )

Updated on Feb 6, 2024, 7:34 AM IST

Union ministry should monitor implementation of environmental laws at local level: NGOs

There are laws to protect our rivers, however, those laws are not implemented properly at the local level, said green activists. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 20, 2024, 6:02 AM IST

National conference at NBRI concludes with discussions, prize distribution

Concluding ceremony of national conference at NBRI underway in Lucknow on Saturday. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Dec 16, 2023, 7:16 PM IST

IIT Madras review: Residential Houses major source of microplastics pollution

IIT Madras review finds residential houses as major point source of microplastics pollution. (File)

Published on Dec 11, 2023, 9:21 AM IST

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