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AAP responsible for Delhi pollution: Congress
Pointing at the extension of metro, he said that while the government takes credit for increasing the metro network to nearly 400km, only 64km of the network has been sanctioned so far.

Updated on Jan 19, 2025 05:36 AM IST
Eye on polls: Cong leader Sandeep Dikshit slams AAP for air, water pollution in Delhi
Eye on polls: Cong leader Sandeep Dikshit slams AAP for air, water pollution in Delhi

Published on Jan 18, 2025 07:21 PM IST
PTI |
Spice of Life | Cut the cacophony and embrace silence
Progressive shortening of the period of tranquillity during the night has made sure that sleep deprivation has become a major disorder of the modern times which was previously unheard of

Updated on Dec 13, 2024 09:08 AM IST
Meenakshi Pahuja swims from Alibaug to Mumbai for the cause of water pollution
International open-water swimmer Meenakshi Pahuja recently swam from Revas Jetty in Alibaug to the Gateway of India to raise awareness on water pollution.

Published on Dec 10, 2024 10:00 AM IST
DDA blames Delhi Jal Board for sewer water entering Vasant Kunj pond
DDA blames DJB for sewage pollution in Vasant Kunj, citing delays in service takeover and financial disputes, impacting local water quality.

Updated on Dec 09, 2024 05:30 AM IST
West UP industries to halt operations for clean Ganga during Mahakumbh
The state government, along with the pollution control department, has devised a roster to regulate industrial operations on specific dates corresponding to the Mahakumbh bathing schedule.

Updated on Dec 04, 2024 08:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Meerut
DDA, DJB face NGT’s ire over indifference to environment
The tribunal, in an order dated November 22 and uploaded on Monday, was hearing a case related to the revival of a pond behind Vasant Kunj E block

Updated on Nov 26, 2024 05:24 AM IST
MPCB issues notice to MIDC Hinjewadi over functioning of common sewage treatment plant
The board asked the MIDC official, why not to seize the bank guarantee for non-compliance with CSTP norms

Updated on Nov 11, 2024 07:08 AM IST
Delhi: Devotees celebrate Chhath Puja at ‘ghats’ amid tougher norms
Roads and lanes leading to ghats were blocked, while officials were deployed to ensure that people were directed to the artificial ghats

Updated on Nov 08, 2024 05:32 AM IST
After Kurkumbh, MPCB issues notice to Ranjangaon MIDC over water pollution
It received several complaints about water pollution and serious violation of environmental norms following which, a board official visited the MIDC CETP (common effluent treatment plant) in September this year

Published on Oct 23, 2024 10:01 PM IST
MPCB issues proposed directions to IT company in Wadgaonsheri for alleged pollution
The notice has been issued as per the provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

Updated on Oct 14, 2024 07:32 AM IST
PCMC to introduce separate climate budget in upcoming financial plan
PCMC becomes second municipal corporation in India after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to introduce separate climate budget in its upcoming financial plan

Updated on Oct 04, 2024 09:22 AM IST
Greater Noida draws up plan to save Surajpur wetland from polluted discharge
Site inspection has revealed that untreated water from Sector Ecotech 3, Police Lines, and nearby industries, was being discharged into the wetland, causing significant harm to the flora.

Updated on Oct 04, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Maria Khan, Greater Noida
MPCB serves notice to MIDC Kurkumbh over water pollution
MPCB served notice to MIDC Kurkumbh on September 25 over alleged water pollution in the Kurkumbh area

Updated on Sep 27, 2024 07:06 AM IST
CM Mann announces three-phase plan to clean Ludhiana’s Buddha Nullah
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says the campaign will be started in collaboration with the Nebula group and the aim is to clean the Buddha Nallah and remove impurities that cause cancer.

Updated on Sep 21, 2024 05:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
‘Violating’ Water Act: Activists file police complaint against PPCB officials
The complaint was filed against by the members against member secretary (PPCB), chief engineer Ludhiana (PPCB) and officials of the SPVs of the dyeing industry for violating Water Act 1974

Updated on Aug 31, 2024 08:26 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
80% work on rejuvenation of Kala Sanghian drain complete: DC
The project involves cleaning a 13km section of the drain that runs through Jalandhar city. The estimated cost of the project is around ₹34

Updated on Aug 28, 2024 06:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jalandhar
7 out of 20 notices for sugar industries in Maha issued for Pune region
Through these notices, the sugar industries were directed to take necessary steps to prevent river (water) and air pollution in the areas around them

Updated on Jul 15, 2024 08:22 AM IST
MPCB issues notices to eight local bodies responsible for Indrayani, Bhima & Nira rivers
MPCB issues show-cause notices to 8 local bodies in Pune, Satara, and Solapur for water pollution in rivers they govern, demanding action plans in 15 days.

Updated on Jun 27, 2024 06:04 AM IST
MPCB instructs PMC to act against pollution norm violations
During the meeting, the board instructed the civic body to coordinate within their department and start taking stern action against violators to curb the rising menace of air and water pollution in the city

Updated on Apr 25, 2024 06:20 AM IST
New law to prevent water pollution gets President’s approval
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024, which decriminalises almost all penal provisions in the earlier 1974 law, was passed in Rajya Sabha on February 6

Updated on Feb 25, 2024 06:42 AM IST
Bill to amend Water Act to decriminalise small offences cleared
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024, which decriminalises almost all penal provisions in the earlier 1974 law, was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Updated on Feb 07, 2024 08:22 AM IST
, New Delhi
Jayashree NandiRajya Sabha passes Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill 2024
Rajya Sabha passes Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill 2024

Updated on Feb 06, 2024 05:12 PM IST
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Ludhiana: Mangat residents irked as PPCB delays release of water sample results
The residents had raised concerns about water pollution allegedly caused by a dyeing unit operating in the area. Members of the public action committee had also visited the village and had raised the matter of contaminated water

Updated on Jan 17, 2024 06:08 AM IST
, Ludhiana
Sukhpreet SinghMPCB official undertakes Indrayani pollution review
Residents and environmentalists from Pimpri-Chinchwad are raising their voice against pollution of the river with many blaming industrial waste as the main cause

Updated on Jan 14, 2024 06:40 AM IST
Nabha MC discharging untreated sewage into drain: SDM’s report
According to the report, of which the HT has copy, the SDM highlighted that untreated sewage water was being discharged into Nabha drain near Kartar Colony and was polluting the ground water

Updated on Dec 31, 2023 07:28 AM IST
, Patiala
Karam PrakashResidents allege water pollution by dyeing unit in Mangat village
Residents of Mangat village have raised serious concerns about water pollution allegedly caused by a dyeing unit operating in the area. Members of the Public Action Committee visited the village and emphasized that the contamination from the dyeing factory has not spared even the drinking water in the vicinity.

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 06:08 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Ludhiana MC launches campaign to push for Green Diwali
Ludhiana MC would be installing hoarding/posters in different parts of the city to sensitise the residents regarding air/water pollution and its ill-effects as part of the Green Diwali campaign

Updated on Nov 07, 2023 05:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
No action by MPCB over river pollution during Ganpati in Pune
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) is testing river water samples at 20 locations in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad to monitor water pollution during the Ganesh festival. The MPCB has recorded an increase in water pollution in rivers over the last four years but has not taken any action against local bodies. The main cause of water pollution is sewage water, and the local bodies have failed to present a solid action plan to address this issue.

Updated on Sep 13, 2023 11:30 PM IST
Navi Mumbai to get 139 artificial ponds for immersions
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation is constructing 139 artificial ponds for Ganeshotsav visarjan to control water pollution, with no charges for mandaps.

Updated on Sep 13, 2023 11:35 PM IST