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Dry cleaning units sealed for releasing effluents into Pavana River

Published on Dec 4, 2025 22:36 IST

PCMC seals two dry cleaning units in Walhekarwadi and registered criminal cases against their owners for allegedly releasing effluents into Pavana river. (HT)

KSPCB proposes air purifiers at Bengaluru's major junctions as air quality drops

Bengaluru faced deteriorating air quality, prompting the KSPCB to launch some initiatives against pollution.

Published on Nov 17, 2025 08:59 IST

‘No froth in Yamuna’: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's big promise for Chhath festival

New Delhi, India - Oct. 12, 2025: People offering Yamuna Aarti over the clear sky on the bank of Yamuna river at Chhath Ghat near ITO in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, October 12, 2025. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)

Published on Oct 14, 2025 11:19 IST

Australian woman refutes claims she defecated in Udaipur lake

Viral video falsely claimed an American woman pooped in Udaipur lake; later revealed she was Australian and the clip was shot in the Aussie outback.

Published on Oct 12, 2025 14:58 IST

Manesar and Naharpur Kasan villages get permanent relief from waterlogging says MCM commissioner

During the inspection on Thursday. (HT Photo)

Published on Oct 9, 2025 22:06 IST

488 artificial ponds created for eco-friendly Ganesh immersion in Satara district

488 artificial ponds created for eco-friendly Ganesh immersion in Satara district

Published on Sep 5, 2025 23:22 IST

BMC’s SOP for environmentally sustainable Ganesh Chaturthi in place

Mumbai, India - August 26, 2025: Devotees carry the Ganesh idol on bike toward their homes ahead of the Ganesh Festival in Mumbai. The Hindu festival Ganesh Utsav is celebrated for ten days across Maharashtra. Mumbai, India. August 26, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Published on Aug 27, 2025 24:38 IST

State makes it mandatory to immerse Ganpati idols under 5 feet in artificial tanks

Dr Saraf responded that while tanks up to 5 feet deep are currently feasible, creating much larger ones is not practical at this stage. He added that the state was in the process of forming an expert committee to study alternatives, including solutions for soluble idols

Published on Jul 24, 2025 03:24 IST

NGT recommends expert medical team for water pollution victims

This team will comprise doctors from AIIMS-New Delhi, and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences-Lucknow, among others. (For representation only)

Published on Jul 5, 2025 17:25 IST

Chandigarh admn floats 5-yr plan to preserve Sukhna Lake

The plan includes maintaining water levels and protecting aquatic life in Sukhna Lake. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on May 20, 2025 04:56 IST

Projects worth over ₹3K-cr approved for Yamuna clean-up in Delhi

A froth-filled Yamuna at Kalindi Kunj on Wednesday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT)

Published on Apr 17, 2025 24:44 IST

Can the new government break Delhi’s pollution cycle?

Smog and pollution on Mayur Vihar Road near Akshardham temple in New Delhi. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

Published on Apr 3, 2025 10:44 IST

Notice to DIAT Pune over water pollution in Khadakwasla dam

The board received a complaint from the irrigation department in January about the untreated sewage being discharged by DIAT into the nallah in a nearby area which is then mixed with water in Khadakwasla dam (HT FILE)

Published on Mar 30, 2025 24:12 IST

Ludhiana: 4 dairy owners booked for dumping cow dung on road

Cow dung thrown on streets of Blocks A and B of Tajpur Road in Ludhiana on Saturday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

chandigarh news

Published on Mar 15, 2025 16:31 IST

Govt to fight ban on environmentally toxic POP idols, including going to court

Pen, India - Aug. 9, 2019: A painter works on an idol of Lord Ganesha at a workshop at Pen,,Raigad district, Maharashtra. As September approaches brining with it Ganesh Chaturthi, on of Maharashtra's biggest festivals, India, on Friday, August 9, 2019. (Photo by Satish Bate/Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT Photo)

Published on Mar 13, 2025 01:34 IST

Kumbh: What Is faecal bacteria, found in alarming levels in Prayagraj waters?

Prayagraj: Devotees gather at the Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. (PTI Photo)(PTI02_18_2025_000276A)

Updated on Feb 18, 2025 14:07 IST

Local species of dragonflies extinct due to urbanisation: Study

The study, led by Pankaj Koparde from the department of environmental studies at MIT-WPU, along with PhD scholar Arajush Payra and alumnus Ameya Deshpande, analysed dragonfly records spanning nearly two centuries. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 14, 2025 24:38 IST

Ghaziabad: Deposits of silt, garbage choke Hindon river

Ghaziabad India - February 12 2025: Ghaziabad Huge quantities of sludge and garbage have deposited into the river Hindon near the GT Road to Hindon barrage stretch in Ghaziabad in Ghaziabad , India on Wednesday, February 12 2025. (Photo by Sakib Ali /Hindustan Times) (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Published on Feb 13, 2025 01:46 IST

AAP responsible for Delhi pollution: Congress

Sandeep Dikshit

Updated on Jan 19, 2025 24:06 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 13:51 IST

Spice of Life | Cut the cacophony and embrace silence

Light signals have been installed to regulate the traffic but a few hasty drivers want to rush through by the sheer force of their honking skills. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Updated on Dec 13, 2024 03:38 IST

Meenakshi Pahuja swims from Alibaug to Mumbai for the cause of water pollution

Meenakshi Pahuja during the 20km swim

Published on Dec 10, 2024 04:30 IST

DDA blames Delhi Jal Board for sewer water entering Vasant Kunj pond

The water body behind Vasant Kunj E1 Block in New Delhi on Monday. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 9, 2024 24:00 IST

West UP industries to halt operations for clean Ganga during Mahakumbh

The Ganga river-bed, near Sangam in Prayagraj (File)

Updated on Dec 4, 2024 02:30 IST

DDA, DJB face NGT’s ire over indifference to environment

NGT was hearing a case related to the revival of a pond in Vasant Kunj which has been contaminated by sewage. (Vipin Kumar/HT photo)

Updated on Nov 25, 2024 23:54 IST

MPCB issues notice to MIDC Hinjewadi over functioning of common sewage treatment plant

The board in its notice issued to the said MIDC mentioned that, in September this year, there was a fish kill incident due to water pollution as reported in a newspaper. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Nov 11, 2024 01:38 IST

Delhi: Devotees celebrate Chhath Puja at ‘ghats’ amid tougher norms

Devotees perform Chhath Puja inside a temporary pond at ITO Ghat in New Delhi on Thursday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated on Nov 8, 2024 24:02 IST

After Kurkumbh, MPCB issues notice to Ranjangaon MIDC over water pollution

The notice – issued by J S Salunkhe, regional officer, MPCB, under section 33A of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 and section 31A of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 – is addressed to the executive engineer, Ranjangaon MIDC. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Oct 23, 2024 16:31 IST

MPCB issues proposed directions to IT company in Wadgaonsheri for alleged pollution

On August 13 and September 24 this year, the MPCB received complaints from local residents regarding alleged air and noise pollution from the company. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Oct 14, 2024 02:02 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. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Oct 4, 2024 03:52 IST

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