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Pavana River enters ‘priority 1’ category due to increase in pollution

Earlier, the river was less polluted and had been categorised as priority 2 by the CPCB. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 26, 2024, 6:04 AM IST

Air pollution linked to higher hospitalisations for heart, lung diseases

Air pollution linked to higher hospitalisations for heart, lung diseases: Study

Updated on Feb 23, 2024, 5:16 PM IST

Stubble burning worsened Mumbai’s air quality last winter: study

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Updated on Feb 19, 2024, 5:56 AM IST

Triple-dip La Nina led to better winter air in 2023: Elsevier Journal study

Lodhi Garden prominently visible on a clear day in the Capital in February last year. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 19, 2024, 5:44 AM IST

Buddha Nullah, Satluj pollution: Urgent need to enforce laws, say green activists in Ludhiana

The green activists expressed concerns over the negligence shown by government agencies in addressing these environmental issues. (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 18, 2024, 10:50 PM IST

To counter to hazardous air, Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet rethinks size and method

A blow-up of the filter with the HEPA and carbon layer and, (right) the white colourway of the Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet. (Official handout image.)

Published on Feb 12, 2024, 9:27 AM IST

Layer of toxic foam floats on surface of Indrayani River in Pune

The river is reportedly polluted as a result of untreated industrial and domestic waste being discharged into the river. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 12, 2024, 7:22 AM IST

BMC to spend ₹2.5 crore on 2,000 bougainvillea pots for flyovers

BMC to spend <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2.5 crore on 2,000 bougainvillea pots for flyovers

Updated on Feb 9, 2024, 7:16 AM IST

PMC to beautify three lakes under Centre’s AMRUT scheme

Currently, all three lakes are facing challenges like dumping of garbage and untreated sewage, encroachment, and excessive aquatic flora such as water hyacinth during the summers. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 8, 2024, 5:38 AM IST

AAP members find 23 damaged sewage spots along Ramnadi River

The 19.2 km-long Ramnadi is a tributary of the Mula River. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 7, 2024, 7:36 AM IST

India’s cities are transforming their waterfronts

Cities across the country are rediscovering the potential of their waterfronts, and transforming them into vibrant public spaces that blend business, culture, and recreation. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 29, 2024, 3:52 PM IST

Scindia responds to Tharoor criticism with ‘thesaurus’ jibe

Nagpur: Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotirditya Scindia addresses a press conference, in Nagpur, Friday Jan. 12, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI01_12_2024_000201B) (PTI)

Updated on Jan 18, 2024, 6:30 AM IST

Meditation and breathwork for indoor wellness: A pollution-resistant approach

Meditation and breathwork for indoor wellness: A pollution-resistant approach

Published on Jan 16, 2024, 8:07 PM IST

More stubble trouble in Punjab: Fires fewer but area affected more

District teams douse a fire in a paddy field in Mansa in Punjab in November. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 12, 2024, 5:26 AM IST

E-cruises for Ayodhya, Kashi flagged off promoting inland waterways

For Representation Only (HT File Photo)

Updated on Jan 10, 2024, 5:10 AM IST

7 towns in Odisha record AQI of more than 300

While Angul recorded AQI of 357, Cuttack was the second most polluted town with AQI of 342. (Representative Image)

Published on Jan 8, 2024, 8:15 PM IST

Saving the Capital’s outdoor workers

Commuters out at NH 24 near Akshardham Temple on a smoggy morning amid rising air pollution levels Delhi NCR. (Photo by Sanjeev Verma/ Hindustan Times)

Published on Jan 8, 2024, 6:45 PM IST

Bosnia: Visegrad's tourism, environment under threat amid Drina river pollution

Environmental activist Robert Oroz looks at the floating rubbish dump in the canyon of the Drina river, near the town of Visegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bosnia: Visegrad's tourism and environment under threat as Drina river becomes a floating dump

Published on Jan 8, 2024, 5:16 PM IST

PCMC first in state to implement GRAP to combat air pollution

The civic body in December last year had prepared the GRAP. Later, the GRAP was made available for residents on the PCMC website from December 5 to December 19 for their suggestions and objections. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Jan 7, 2024, 7:40 PM IST

Blame game continues over Indrayani river pollution

Earlier in November a massive layer of toxic foam was observed on the sacred Indrayani river for a few days. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 7, 2024, 6:52 AM IST

Sixteen out of 65 pollution hot spots in Delhi fixed: Govt

An anti-smog gun sprays water in an attempt to reduce dust pollution in Anand Vihar in Delhi on Saturday. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 7, 2024, 5:32 AM IST

What is the meaning of ‘moderate’ AQI in this haze?

Mumbai, India - Jan. 4, 2024: Haze over the city skyline at Marine Drives, in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, January 4, 2024. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jan 6, 2024, 4:51 AM IST

Former deputy mayor flays dismantling of BRT stretch

Former deputy mayor Siddharth Dhende has criticised PMC for its decision to dismantle BRTS route and procuring e-buses that ply on such stretches. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jan 5, 2024, 9:02 AM IST

Here's how lung cancer patients should take care during air pollution

A view of Indrapuram area amid rising air pollution levels in Ghaziabad , India on Thursday, January 04 2024. Here's how lung cancer patients should take care during air pollution

Published on Jan 4, 2024, 9:15 PM IST

BKC has poor AQI at 292, Kandivali best at 77

Mumbai, India - Dec. 11, 2023:General view of Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), in Mumbai, India, on Monday, December 11, 2023. (Photo by Raju Shinde/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Dec 30, 2023, 7:02 AM IST

City’s air quality at 178, four stations record ‘poor’ AQI with BKC at 272

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Updated on Dec 27, 2023, 7:34 AM IST

Deepak Kesarkar instructs local bodies to prevent river pollution

Deepak Kesarkar (in pic) directed local authorities to take immediate action to prevent untreated sewage from flowing into the river. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Dec 26, 2023, 10:28 PM IST

14 sewage plants to keep Najafgarh lake clean: Delhi govt

New Delhi, India - June 8, 2019: Nazafgarh Drain or Jheen or Nazafgarh Water Body seen from Village Ghumanhera in Nazafgarh in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, June 8, 2019. (Photo by Vipin Kumar/ Hindustan Times) (Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 23, 2023, 5:24 AM IST

Delhi pollution sources portal back to work

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Updated on Dec 22, 2023, 5:50 AM IST

Watch: Pakistan uses artificial rain in Lahore against smog- a gift from UAE

Pakistan Artificial Rain: A family rides a bike amid rain in Lahore.

Published on Dec 16, 2023, 8:00 PM IST

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