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Half of Delhi’s illegal colonies not part of sewage network

DJB plans to connect 573 unauthorised colonies with sewage network. (HT Archive)

Updated on Oct 12, 2023, 5:26 AM IST

Gurugram: 23 fined over ₹1 lakh in a single day for violating graded action plan

Officials said that teams are keeping checks on several parts of the city and those found violating Grap norms are being penalised. (HT Archive)

Published on Oct 11, 2023, 10:57 PM IST

Kaushambi’s Alwara natural lake dying slowly, finds study

Alwara natural lake in Kaushambi infested with water hyacinth (HT Photo)

Published on Oct 10, 2023, 6:09 PM IST

Koparkhairane, Vashi residents plan to wage battle against chemical factory pollution

In addition to this, the aggrieved residents have come together and worked out an action plan to counter the consistently poor air quality of the area

Updated on Oct 10, 2023, 6:14 AM IST

Agra artisans back in Ludhiana with a new mission: To make Ravana green

The artisans have replaced the mix of paper and polythene used to make the effigies with imported paper from the US to lower toxic emissions and reduce plastic waste. (Manish/HT)

Published on Oct 9, 2023, 12:26 PM IST

Experts sound alarm bells as air quality drops to ‘very poor’ in Ludhiana

Notably, the AQI is projected to remain in the “poor” range of 100-150 for the next four days. (HT File Photo for representation)

Published on Oct 8, 2023, 10:59 PM IST

With AQI of 292, Greater Noida becomes most polluted in country

Along with these three cities, Delhi’s AQI also slipped into the ‘poor’ category on Friday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Pho)

Updated on Oct 8, 2023, 6:02 AM IST

Stop govt scheme benefits to those burning stubble: Haryana pollution body

The total figure is nearly three times the fires recorded till October 6 last year, according to state data. (HT File)

Updated on Oct 7, 2023, 4:54 AM IST

Dhanbad residents launch foot march against rising pollution

Residents of Dhanbad took out a 25-km foot march against the rising pollution (HT Photo)

Published on Sep 30, 2023, 10:13 PM IST

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal unveils winter action plan, seeks firecracker ban in NCR

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Environment Minister Gopal Rai addressing media persons. (PTI photo)

Published on Sep 29, 2023, 2:09 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal announces Delhi winter action plan to curb pollution

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. (HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 29, 2023, 1:15 PM IST

Free parking for Electric Vehicles in Panchkula: Mayor

Panchkula is planning to incentivise free parking for Electric Vehicles. (HT File)

Published on Sep 26, 2023, 1:18 AM IST

State sends Indrayani river rejuvenation project to Centre for approval

PMRDA has received approval from the State government for its ambitious Indrayani river rejuvenation project (HT FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 24, 2023, 11:55 PM IST

HC orders Uttarakhand to respond to plea against stone crushers in residential areas

Lawyer Dushyant Mainali, who appeared for the petitioner, said the Uttarakhand high court has given the state government four weeks to file its response (Uttarakhand high court)

Published on Sep 20, 2023, 8:39 PM IST

Take steps to curb pollution in Pune: Gadkari

Gadkari announced that his ministry will start flyover projects in Pune with an investment of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>55,000 crore in three months. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Sep 16, 2023, 12:10 AM IST

Additional 10% tax on diesel engine vehicles? Nitin Gadkari clarifies

Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari

Updated on Sep 12, 2023, 1:45 PM IST

Activists say leachate leaking from Bandhwari landfill in Gurugram

Bandhwari village is one of the largest in the district with a population of around 15,000 and the lives of its people have been impacted adversely owing to the large-scale garbage dumping. (HT Archive)

Published on Sep 12, 2023, 12:17 AM IST

Amid concerns, Dhanbad to introduce 100 electric buses

The Dhanbad Municipal Corporation (DMC) is planning to purchase over 100 electric buses for operation in the coal town (HT File)

Published on Sep 10, 2023, 10:09 PM IST

Take up plantation drives: Ludhiana MC to residents

The participants were also encouraged to take up plantation drives in their respective areas. (HT FILE)

Updated on Sep 7, 2023, 11:25 PM IST

Residents choke as pollution gets severe in Navi Mumbai

Residents choke as pollution gets severe in Navi Mumbai

Updated on Sep 7, 2023, 6:02 PM IST

Will explore cloud seeding to check pollution, says Delhi CM Kejriwal

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said cloud seeding technology is being used in China and Dubai, and that he will explore its possibility in Delhi, especially during the winter season. (ANI)

Updated on Sep 4, 2023, 11:56 PM IST

Devise holistic plans to clean up toxic air

No country has progressed economically without caring for the health of its citizens (ANI)

Published on Aug 30, 2023, 10:47 PM IST

Indians losing 5.3 years of life to air pollution, China bent curve: Report

Delhi, the most polluted megacity in the world, recorded an annual average particulate pollution of 126.5 micrograms per cubic metres in 2021. (ANI)

Updated on Aug 30, 2023, 9:08 AM IST

Study finds how oceans release microplastics into atmosphere

Microplastics and mesoplastic debris are pictured at the Almaciga Beach, on the north coast of the Canary Island of Tenerife, on July 14, 2018, during a cleaning operation organized by the NGO 'Canarias Libre de Plasticos' (Canary Islands free of plastics).

Published on Aug 20, 2023, 3:30 PM IST

Pollution in Ghaggar: Panchkula administration to verify all green nods for projects

Panchkula deputy commissioner also instructed the officials from the public health engineering department, Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran and municipal corporation to make necessary arrangements to implement advanced technology for the enhancement of the existing sewage treatment plants (HT file photo for representation)

Updated on Aug 11, 2023, 3:54 AM IST

Haryana rivers will be pollution free by 2025: Environment and forest minister Kanwar Pal

Haryana environment and forest minister Kanwar Pal during a meeting in Ambala. (Twitter)

Updated on Aug 11, 2023, 12:32 AM IST

Yamuna pollution: SC asks Delhi, Haryana to file status report; matter to be heard on Oct 3

The Supreme Court in New Delhi. (File photo)

Updated on Aug 10, 2023, 12:49 AM IST

Short-duration variety sown on 50% paddy area in Punjab may give some respite from stubble fires

HT Image

Updated on Aug 8, 2023, 12:39 AM IST

EV adoption guidelines must be more practical

A successful and speedy transition to EVs in Delhi requires a comprehensive and well-sequenced approach (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Published on Jul 29, 2023, 8:54 PM IST

Cops will be deployed at Ghaggar river to check dumping of waste, Panchkula DC informs NGT

While disposing of the application, the principal bench of NGT ruled, “We direct the state authorities and the collector concerned to ensure compliance of the guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) with regard to emersion of idols.” (Sant Arora/HT)

Updated on Jul 27, 2023, 4:34 AM IST

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