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Battle Against Air Pollution: Delhi Okays Rs 3.21 Crore For Five Cloud-Seeding Trials Across NCR
Cloud seeding is a scientific weather modification technique that involves dispersing agents like silver iodide into moi
Delhi Cabinet Approves Cloud-Seeding Trial Proposal To Tackle Air Pollution
The Delhi Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to conduct five cloud-seeding trials to be overseen by IIT-Kanpur.
Here's How Exposure To Air Pollution Constantly Affects Your Health
Air pollution side effects: Here we discuss how exposure to air pollution constantly can affect your health.
Maharashtra govt mulling policy to deny fuel to unfit vehicles: Minister
The Maharashtra government is contemplating a new policy to combat air pollution by denying fuel to vehicles lacking val
Govts innovation challenge for air pollution control devices on public transport
Maharashtra Cabinet Approves EV Policy 2025 With Toll Waivers And Subsidies To Combat Air Pollution
A statement said the policy will be valid till 2030 and Rs 1,993 crore will be earmarked for the sector.
Coastal resilience: Cuddalore, Thoothukudi to get bioshields
CHENNAI: The government has announced a series of initiatives to improve climate literacy, prevent marine pollution and
CHENNAI: Left party councillors, who visited the Jawahar Nagar Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant in Hyderabad on Thursday as p
Its not success, but a hazard, residents near WTE plant in Hyderabad warn Chennai
CHENNAI: A joint fact-finding report released by activists and civic groups in Hyderabad states that the waste-to-energy
IIT research recommends use of desulphurisation technology at thermal power plants in Delhi-NCR
NEW DELHI: New studies have revealed high levels of sulphur pollutants in the air in Delhi-NCR and nearby cities; the st
Manjinder Sirsa orders crackdown on polluters amid deteriorating air quality in Delhi
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has ordered a crackdown on polluting industries, institutions, and cons
Mumbais Air Pollution Isnt Just A Winter Problem, Breaches Safe Limits In Summer Too: Study
In 2024, Malad West recorded a sharp spike in PM10 levels, rising to 154.5 g/m , a nearly 50 per cent increase from the
A 'sound' decision: New law being mulled for car horns on Indian roads, announces Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is proposing a new law to replace current vehicle horns with sounds from Indian musical ins
Emissions Could Be Making Rains More Acidic, Study Shows
Air pollution could be making rainfall more acidic in cities such as Vishakhapatnam, Allahabad, Mohanbari (Assam), while
Over 10,000 Paryavaran Sakhis to save rural environment in Uttar Pradesh
LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh government has launched an initiative under the State Rural Livelihood Mission to empower rur
Bryan Johnson Raises Alarm Over India's Air Pollution In New Video
US entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, known for his age-reversal projects, has released a video criticising India's air polluti
Indoor air pollution: Rising cases of respiratory illnesses among women
Based on a recent study, doctors at the Pulmonology department of SVR Ruia Government General Hospital reported an uptic
From a waste management crisis in the Himalayas to the cleaning of the Yamuna and Delhi's rampant air pollution, student
Indoor air pollution: Can better design in urban infrastructure help combat this growing problem?
Indoor air pollution in India is a serious concern, with outdoor pollutants entering poorly insulated buildings and, act
Illnesses, income woes: Delhi's outdoor workers reel under heatwave
With temperatures soaring above the seasonal average and AQI remaining poor, Delhi's outdoor workers are facing severe h
Delhi government to control dust at construction sites, clean trees regularly to curb pollution
The Delhi government plans to implement micro-level interventions, such as strict dust control at construction sites, pr
SC upholds firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court of India has refused to relax the ban on firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR region, citing continued alarmi
SC refuses to relax ban on manufacture, storage and sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to relax its earlier decision banning the manufacture, storage and sale of firecra
Absolutely necessary: SC refuses to relax ban on firecrackers
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, April 3, refused to relax the ban imposed on the manufacture, storage and sale
'Absolutely necessary': SC refuses to relax ban on firecrackers
The Supreme Court maintained its ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, citing persistent high air pollution levels. Emphasiz
Hyderabad set to receive over Rs 112 cr to curb air pollution
Hyderabad: Hyderabad is set to receive Rs 112.36 crore from the 15th Finance Commission for the 2024-25 financial year t
Indias vital efforts to tackle air pollution could worsen warming
Aerosols in the atmosphere scatter sunlight and have a cooling effect yet they also exact a heavy toll on human well-be
GHMC chief calls for reducing air pollution in Hyderabad
GHMC Commissioner K. Ilambarithi on Wednesday asked all departments to work together to achieve the goal of clean air fo
Delhi Government Tightens Pollution Control Measures, Announces EV Push
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced in the assembly on Wednesday that the Delhi government will introduce a new policy
Delhi Assembly 2025 | CM Rekha Gupta To Present CAG Report On Air Pollution In Delhi | News18
Another report will be presented in the Assembly tomorrow.The CAG report will focus on Prevention of Air Pollution from
WHO conference: Over 50 countries pledge to reduce air pollution health impacts by 50% by 2040
More than 50 countries, cities and organisations announced major commitments to tackle air pollution and safeguard healt
Air Pollution Crisis Deepens, But Over Rs 850 Crore Remains Untouched; Panel Slams Inaction
According to a Standing Committee report tabled in Parliament, out of the Revised Estimate 2024-25 allocation of Rs 858
A parliamentary panel has found that 858 crore allocated for pollution control in the 2024-25 budget remains unutilized
Delhi Budget Session To Begin Today, CM Rekha Gupta To Table 'Viksit Delhi' Budget Tomorrow
The session will see the tabling of the 'Viksit Delhi' Budget tomorrow, March 25, which is expected to focus on infrastr
Air pollution major contributor to heart attacks, say experts at summit
J&K reports 8,355 lung cancer cases in 2024 amid rising health concerns
Jammu and Kashmir recorded 8,355 new lung cancer cases in 2024, bringing the five-year total to 50,551. Health experts c
NEW DELHI: Indian Railways has made remarkable strides in environmental sustainability, saving over 600 crore litres of
Haryana CM Saini demands GST exemption on 10 agricultural implements
CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has demanded an exemption in GST on 10 agricultural implements used
India: Will air pollution jack up health insurance costs?
Health insurers are examining if they can factor air pollution into pricing premiums. Air quality in Indian cities frequ
Air pollution will lower Indias solar generation capacity: study
India has 300 sunny days a year but their quality is declining due to air pollution
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said making Delhi clean and pollution-free is the top priority of the government, and it is fully c
Jairam Ramesh Slams NDA Govt As India Ranks 5th In Air Pollution Report
New Delhi, Mar 16: The Congress on Sunday attacked the government after a world air quality report ranked India as the w
At AQI 85, Delhi's Air Pollution Hits Lowest In March Since 2020; GRAP Stage-1 Curbs Revoked
This drastic drop was due to widespread rain showers and thunderstorms that affected parts of Delhi, caused by a western
India's first homegrown aerosol lidar to help IMD accurately predict weather, air pollution
BHUBANESHWAR: In a major technological breakthrough, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has succes
U.S. Most and Least Polluted Cities: Check out the list
Air pollution remains a major health risk. In the U.S., California has the most polluted cities, while Hawaii and Washin
Meghalaya denies contribution to air pollution in Byrnihat
GUWAHATI: Meghalaya has virtually denied contribution to air pollution in Byrnihat, an industrial town located along its
India's air pollution crisis remains severe, with 13 of the world's 20 most polluted cities, including Byrnihat and Delh
Really Suffocating: Pakistan Emerges From Worst Winter Smog
Tens of millions of Pakistanis spent at least four months breathing toxic air pollution 20 times above safe levels, in t
Assam's Byrnihat tops global pollution list; Delhi most polluted capital: Report
NEW DELHI: Thirteen of the world's top 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat in Assam topping the list, ac
No study instituted to assess impact of air pollution on tourism: Govt
New Delhi: No study has been instituted by the Ministry of Tourism to assess the impact of air pollution on tourism and
MoRTH considering raising mandatory precast concrete use from 25% to 75-80% in road projects
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is mulling over raising the ceiling of mandatory usage of
Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced that the barren land in Delhi, that contributes to dust pollu
Anti-Smog Guns To Be Mandatory For High-Rise Buildings, Hotels In Delhi
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday announced that all high-rise buildings, hotels, commercial
No fuel for 15+ year old vehicles in Delhi from April 1
The Delhi government will stop providing petrol to vehicles older than 15 years at fuel stations across the city after M
Delhi To Ban Petrol Sales For Vehicles Over 15 Years Old After March 31
Following a meeting with officials to discuss measures to combat air pollution in the national capital, Sirsa said the g
In a bid to curb air pollution levels in the national capital, Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announce
BREAKING! No Fuel for 15-Year-Old Vehicles in Delhi After March 31?
New Delhi: From April 1, petrol pumps in Delhi will stop giving fuel to vehicles older than 15 years. Environment Minist
Would You Rather Watch Your Parents...: Comedian Brings Back Controversial Joke With A Twist
Comedian Vineeth Srinivasan revived a contentious joke with a twist at a show in Mumbai, using humor to highlight the ci
India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant also described Delhi's air pollution as a failure of governance and strongly pushed for
The three- day Delhi Assembly session began from Monday, February 24 with an all new government and many newly elected M
CAG report tabled by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in the Delhi Assembly, AAPs liquor policy in focus
In the ongoing session of Delhi Assembly, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has tabled the CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General
Aiming To Fight Pollution In Delhi, Manjinder Singh Sirsa Leads Action-Packed Day One With Meetings
Mentioning some of the initiatives to fight air pollution, he said: Mechanical sweepers should be put to work immediatel
Indias 'poor' air quality is alarming, New Delhi ranks as the most polluted city of the world
The AQI 2024 Worlds most polluted countries list is here, and the data reveals that the list of top 10 has nine spots oc
India third most polluted country, Delhi tops list of most toxic cities: AQI report
India ranks as the third most polluted country with an AQI of 111. Northern Indian cities, especially in the NCR, face e
Frauds To Air Pollution, AI Has Got You
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Bryan Johnson says Ramdev blocked him on X after comment on post regarding anti-ageing claims
US millionaire Bryan Johnson has alleged that Yoga Guru and Patanjali founder Ramdev blocked him on X after he dismissed
Chhattisgarh partners with petroleum firms to combat vehicular pollution
RAIPUR: In a strategic leap towards controlling air pollution, the Chhattisgarh government has partnered with leading pe
Situation in Delhi shouldnt repeat in Hyderabad: Dy CM on air pollution
Hyderabad: Telangana deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has emphasized the need to prevent the pollution issu
Delhi, Centre may not fight, doesn't mean they will be proactive: SC on air pollution
NEW DELHI: Senior lawyer and Amicus Curiae in the Delhi pollution case, Aparajita Singh, on Thursday informed the Suprem
Delhi, Centre May Not Fight, Doesn't Mean They Will Be Proactive: Supreme Court On Air Pollution
The tussle between the Centre and the Delhi government might have ended with the change in guard, but that does not mean
Lung Diseases You Are Prone To If Exposed To Air Pollution
In this article, we share a list of lung diseases you may be susceptible to due to air pollution exposure.
'God punishes those who harm women...': Swati Maliwal shreds AAP on Delhi poll results
Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal criticizes AAP for their defeat in the Delhi assembly elections, attributing it to issues l
J&K PCC expands water, air pollution monitoring network
Laboratories capability enhanced with new equipment Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 6: J&K Pollution Control Commi
Air Pollution Leads to Lung Cancers
Doctors highlight air pollution and second-hand smoke as major risk factors, with the citys worsening air quality contri
Want to smoke outdoors in Milan? Better be far from other people
Milan has become the first major Italian city to ban outdoor smoking unless smokers maintain a 33-foot distance from oth
Air Pollution Leading to an Increase in Lung Cancer Cases Among Non-Smokers
Second-hand smoke in urban areas and fire-wood smoke in rural areas blamed for lung diseases among non-smokers
Bryan Johnson, the biotech entrepreneur known as the Age reversing CEO or the Anti-ageing influencer for his extreme lon
Biotech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson prematurely ended his podcast with Nikhil Kamath due to poor air quality in the recor
Lung Cancer Cases In Never-Smokers On The Rise: Lancet Study
Cases of lung cancer among those who never smoked is on the rise and air pollution could be contributing to the increase
Yamuna pollution takes centre stage in Delhi poll campaigning but air pollution disappears
GRAP 3 Curbs Revoked In Delhi Amid Dip In Air Pollution
The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality on Monday revoked curbs under stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (
Can't Blame Only One State...: Top Court's Farm Fires Reprieve For Punjab
Farm fires in Punjab cannot be blamed as the sole contributor of Delhi's annual air pollution crisis, the Supreme Court
Puducherry rolls out Graded Response Action Plan to combat air pollution
Though Puducherry is not listed as a non-attainment city, the action plan has been readied in compliance with the direct
Pre-Budget Report Suggests Making Vertical Gardens Integral To Urban Development
According to the report, vertical gardens can combat challenges due to rapid urbanisation like urban heat islands, risin
Economic Survey 2024-25: What does it say about air pollution?
Quoting the World Health Organisation, the Economic Survey says that 99% of the world breathes air that exceeds WHO guid
Economic Survey 2025 Draws On Singapore's Vertical Gardens To Improve Sustainability
The Economic Survey 2025 highlights the benefits of vertical gardens, which can effectively cool environments, and reduc
Smog chokes Byrnihat in Assam-Meghalaya border
GUWAHATI: As winter sets in, the issue of air pollution is no longer confined to metropolitan cities like Delhi but has
Smog chokes Byrnihat, affecting both Assam and Meghalaya
GUWAHATI: As winter sets in, the issue of air pollution is no longer confined to metropolitan cities like Delhi but has
Gadkari promises a Delhi free of traffic congestion, pollution if BJP wins assembly polls
Delhi could be free from traffic congestion and air pollution within five years if the BJP wins the upcoming assembly po
Identify and thwart false narrative, Delhi L-G tells voters
Our vote will decide the steps to be taken by the next government regarding air pollution, Yamuna cleaning and welfare m
CEEW brings sustainability cartoons to Hyderabad Literature Festival 2025
Hyderabad: What On Earth! (WOE), the Council on Energy, Environment and Waters (CEEW) flagship cartoon series, comes to
Pollution, heatwave impacting children's health and education in India: UNICEF report
NEW DELHI: The children in India are facing significant challenges due to environmental stressors such as heatwave and a
I want to take Indian culture to Hollywood; we need films on climate change: Bhumi Pednekar
Davos: Having done films on key social issues like LGBTQI, open defecation and gender equality, actor Bhumi Pednekar now
Nearly 200 Bangkok schools close over air pollution
Air pollution in Bangkok forced nearly 200 schools to close on Thursday. Officials urged people to work from home and re
Poor AQI: Can Air Pollution Affect Sperm Health?
The adverse effects of air pollution on sperm health are especially alarming in urban areas experiencing high levels of
Mumbai marathon route unsafe for athletes due to air pollution: Awaaz Foundation
In light of the consistently poor air quality displayed by Government monitors in nearby areas for the past few months,
Pollution Curbs Eased In Delhi, These Categories Of Cars Can Be Used Again
Anti-pollution curbs under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) were revoked in Delhi and its neighbourin
Drastic problems need drastic measures, says SC, asks UP, Haryana to impose ban on firecrackers
The Supreme Court mandates complete bans on firecrackers in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana's NCR regions due to severe air po
Environmentalist, social activists release 'The Vision of Dilli Ki Awaaz People's Manifesto 2025'
CHANDIGARH: 'The vision of Dilli Ki Awaaz People's Manifesto 2025' was released by environmentalists and social activis
GRAP 4 Curbs Lifted In Delhi-NCR After Dip In Air Pollution Levels
The curbs were imposed Wednesday as calm winds, low temperatures and foggy conditions allowed accumulation of pollutants
Fog havoc in Delhi, Grap-4 back as air turns severe
Dense fog in Delhi caused near-zero visibility until noon, disrupting air, rail, and road traffic. The resulting spike i
The Commission for Air Quality Management sub-committee has decided to take drastic measures to combat Delhi's severe ai
SC deliberates on making colour-coded stickers for vehicles mandatory across India
The Supreme Court is deliberating on making hologram-based colour-coded stickers for vehicles mandatory nationwide and f
SCCL Identifies Coal Reserves Near Palampet
Warangal : In a major development, the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has identified coal reserves totallin
Shiromani Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De): Jailed MP Amritpal Singhs political party launched
CHANDIGARH: A new player has entered the political scene in Punjab: Shiromani Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), led by pro-Kh
PM Modi Unveils Mission Mausam: India's Weather Forecasting with AI and Cloud Chambers
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Mission Mausam on Tuesday, January 14. The initiative aims to leverage
Here's How Long Term Exposure To Air Pollution Affects Your Health
In this article, we share in detail how long term exposure to air pollution can boost your health.
Appeal to avoid burning old materials during Bogi to prevent air pollution
It's raining freebies in Delhi; voters' issues ignored
With such announcements grabbing the voters' attention, critical issues like pollution, especially the smog that chokes
67% funds under clean air plan used for clearing dust
NEW DELHI: Nearly six years after the launch of Indias clean air programme, data and analyses show misplaced priority an
TNPCB Pushes Public For Eco-friendly Bhogi Celebrations
Farmers from Kairuppala Muthukuru, Puppala Doddi, Billekal, Yatakal, and Thuruvagallu villages in Aspari mandal gathered
Delhi-NCR pollution: GRAP 3 curbs back as air quality dips, know what's closed now
Delhi's air pollution levels showed an increasing trend and the 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 357 at
Centre Re-implements GRAP 3 Curbs In Delhi-NCR Amid Rise In Air Pollution Levels
Delhi's air pollution levels showed an increasing trend and the 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 357 at
The Sub Committee on GRAP has reinstated Stage-III ('Severe' Air Quality) actions in Delhi-NCR due to worsening air qual
Tata Motors' electric buses clock 25 crore kilometres
Mumbai: Tata Motors on Wednesday announced that its fleet of 3,100 electric buses across 10 cities, have cumulatively cl