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Nepal president calls for regional cooperation to address climate change crisis in Hindu Kush Himalaya

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Monday called for regional cooperation to address the crisis of

Daily Excelsior 18 Aug 2025 4:41 pm

Mandaviya Gives A Clarion Call To Citizens To Contribute Towards A Fitter India

Namo Fit India Clubs: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya gave a clarion call to all citizens to

CNMSports 17 Aug 2025 5:52 pm

After Top Court Relief To Old Cars, Delhi Tests Tech To Clean Up Truck Fumes

In a bid to tackle one of the worst sources of air pollution, Delhi has begun testing retrofitting devices that promise

NDTV 13 Aug 2025 10:45 pm

SC halts coercive action against owners of old vehicles in Delhi-NCR; to re-examine 2018 ban

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directedno coercive action to be taken against the owners of 10-year-old diesel

The New Indian Express 12 Aug 2025 7:58 pm

5 Silent causes of indoor pollution in cities that are harming your lungs

Indoor air pollution in Indian homes is a growing concern, often stemming from unseen sources. Common household items li

The Times of India 9 Aug 2025 1:57 pm

Punjab govt issues advisory for gym-goers, fitness enthusiasts to undergo medical screening before workouts

CHANDIGARH: Due to a sudden surge in cardiac arrest cases causing deaths during gym workouts and while playing, for the

The New Indian Express 8 Aug 2025 12:52 pm

THIS silent threat around is eating away at the brain

A recent study reveals a concerning link between long-term exposure to air pollution and an increased risk of dementia,

The Times of India 3 Aug 2025 7:00 am

You can get lung cancer in Delhi without smoking, warns shocking new study

Delhi faces a growing lung cancer crisis, with air pollution emerging as a major risk factor, especially among non-smoke

The Economic Times 1 Aug 2025 1:35 pm

Minnesota, Wisconsin struggle to breathe as smoke from Canada sends air quality to worst levels. How can you protect yourself?

Minnesota is grappling with severely degraded air quality, ranking among the worst globally due to Canadian wildfire smo

The Economic Times 31 Jul 2025 8:08 pm

Rooftop gardening: A smart solution to poor air quality and food insecurity in cities

Rooftop gardening emerges as a sustainable solution to combat urban air pollution and food insecurity. By transforming u

The Times of India 30 Jul 2025 4:06 pm

Texas lake hits 100% capacity after 15 years officials urge caution amid flooding fears

Heavy rains filled Lake Buchanan in Texas, a first since 2005. Authorities released water to prevent floods. The lake re

The Economic Times 29 Jul 2025 7:51 pm

No air pollution in Gurgaon? All Haryana AQI monitoring stations have been defunct since April

Haryana's air quality monitoring network, comprising 29 stations, has been offline since April 2, leaving a data void as

The Economic Times 29 Jul 2025 4:45 pm

Air pollution exposure linked to higher dementia risk, major study finds

A new study links air pollution to a higher risk of dementia. Researchers reviewed many studies with millions of people.

The Economic Times 28 Jul 2025 6:24 am

Car Emissions, Air Pollution Linked To Higher Dementia Risk: Study

Regular exposure to air pollution, including that coming from car exhaust emissions, can increased your risk of dementia

NDTV 25 Jul 2025 1:12 pm

Government says global pollution report by Swiss firm misleading, cites data and methodology concerns

The government on Thursday raised concerns over the credibility of a global report that ranked India among the worlds mo

The New Indian Express 24 Jul 2025 6:52 pm

Please mere baapu ko: Chandigarh student goes viral after father stops him from joining top DU college where Shah Rukh Khan studied

A Chandigarh student's dream of attending Hansraj College, Delhi University, hangs in the balance as his parents object

The Economic Times 21 Jul 2025 9:16 am

Meghalaya, Assam panels to push for cleaner air in Byrnihat

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 18: The Meghalaya Assemblys Environment Committee is preparing to engage with its Assam c

The Shillong Times 19 Jul 2025 1:19 am

Delhi to conduct cloud seeding trials in September to combat air pollution: Environment Minister

The trials, earlier planned for early July, were postponed after inputs from the India Meteorological Department (IMD),

The Hindu 18 Jul 2025 4:29 pm

Delhis refuelling ban: simple policy, but imprecise

Delhis fuel-denial policy reflects urgency to act on air pollution, but rules alone wont deliver clean air

The Hindu 11 Jul 2025 7:00 am

In defence of Delhis old-vehicle ban

End-of-life vehicles make a significant contribution to air pollution in the city and its neighbourhood; though a rollba

The Hindu 10 Jul 2025 12:41 am

Study links air pollution to preterm births, low birth weight in India

The study has also found that Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh bear the brunt of the reproductive consequences

The Hindu 7 Jul 2025 6:30 am

Controlling Air Pollution with Air Pollution Tolerant Plants

By K K Sharma,Former Director Agriculture Jammu In a bid to tackle rising air pollution and urbanization challenges, Jam

The Northlines 3 Jul 2025 9:44 pm

13% Children Born Prematurely. 17% With Low Birth Weight In India: Report

India's demographic health survey 2019-21 reveals that 13 per cent of children were born prematurely, and 17 per cent wi

NDTV 3 Jul 2025 2:34 pm

India's health survey data reveals 13% children born prematurely, 17% with low birth weight

NEW DELHI: India's demographic health survey 2019-21 reveals that 13 percent of children were born prematurely, and 17 p

The New Indian Express 3 Jul 2025 2:12 pm

Air pollution is a greater threat than tobacco, says doctor

He said the rise of non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders has overtaken commu

The Hindu 3 Jul 2025 1:02 am

More than 100 illegal waste sites flagged in Haryana Aravallis, citizens demand No-Go-Area designation

CHANDIGARH: Demanding the declaration of No-Go-Area zones for waste dumping, burning and landfills, over 100 geo-tagged

The New Indian Express 1 Jul 2025 4:03 pm

Delhi: Artificial rain project postponed to August-end amid monsoon

Delhi's cloud seeding project is now delayed. It was planned to combat air pollution. The new schedule is from August 30

The Economic Times 1 Jul 2025 3:20 pm

Delhi: No sale of diesel, petrol to vehicles above 10, 15 years of age from tomorrow

New Delhi: Starting Tuesday, the Delhi government is planning to stop the sale of petrol and diesel to end-of-life (EoL)

The Siasat Daily 30 Jun 2025 10:45 pm

Delhi-NCR: Delhiites gear up for FIRST-EVER artificial rain from..., know how it will work

In a first, the Delhi government is gearing up for artificial rain through cloud seeding, aiming to reduce air pollution

DNA India 29 Jun 2025 6:22 pm

Delhi to witness first-ever artificial rain to tackle air pollution, expected to take place between..., here's how it will work

If successful, this initiative could become a regular method to fight pollution in Delhi and possibly other cities in In

DNA India 29 Jun 2025 10:32 am

First-ever artificial rain in Delhi likely from July 4 to 11: Environment Minister

All necessary clearances obtained, city about to take a historic step in mitigating air pollution, says Manjinder Singh

The Hindu 29 Jun 2025 1:13 am

Delhi to see its first-ever artificial rain to combat air pollution in July

Delhi is gearing up for its first artificial rain initiative between July 4 and 11, aiming to combat air pollution. The

The Economic Times 28 Jun 2025 7:38 pm

Wealth from waste: how crop residue can provide nutritious cattle fodder, make farming eco-friendly

Burning of agricultural residue is a major cause of air pollution in the country, but what if the waste material could b

The Hindu 21 Jun 2025 8:23 am

From July 1, these vehicles wont get fuel in Delhi; ANPR cameras to flag them, alerts to reach enforcement teams instantly

Starting July 1, Delhi will ban older vehicles (diesel over 10 years, petrol over 15) from refueling, enforced by ANPR c

The Economic Times 20 Jun 2025 9:42 pm

Chefs in community kitchens of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka exposed to high levels of particulate matter, says collaborative study

Study on air pollution in 15 community kitchens in DK was done by Mangalore University, IIT Bombay and University of Mia

The Hindu 19 Jun 2025 2:30 pm

Delhi spent only one-third of funds received under NCAP to fight air pollution: Govt data

A total of 14 cities and urban agglomerations have spent less than 50% of the funds they received under the programme

The Hindu 18 Jun 2025 4:17 pm

Delhi Spent Just One-Third Of Funds Received Under NCAP To Fight Air Pollution: Government Data

Environment ministry data showed that Delhi spent just Rs 13.94 crore, 32.65% of the Rs 42.69 crore released to it under

Bloomberg Quint 18 Jun 2025 2:52 pm

Day 5 of Assam gas leak: ONGC ropes in expert team

The district administration said that air pollution is still within the acceptable limit and the local office of Polluti

Rediff 16 Jun 2025 8:13 pm

C&D Waste Compounds Hyderabads Air Pollution

Dust can trigger severe attacks, causing wheezing and even respiratory failure in some cases.: Dr M. Rajeev

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jun 2025 6:56 pm

Indias home season: Kolkata, Delhi swap Tests against West Indies and South Africa

It is understood that air pollution levels in mid-November in the National Capital Region become a health hazard like it

The Hindu 9 Jun 2025 2:40 pm

A Toxic Illusion: Will Cleaning Indias Air Really Worsen the Heat?

Experts question the role of air pollution in India's slow warming trend.

The Quint 7 Jun 2025 12:06 pm

Go Electric, Go Now Message From G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant To Tackle Delhi Pollution

Delhi becomes unlivable for three months a year, noted G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant, underlining the severe economic and heal

NDTV 6 Jun 2025 12:02 am

Justice Oka highlights the interconnection between environmental justice and social justice at Climate Change Conference

Former Supreme Court judge Abhay S Oka says environmental issues impact human lives. He links environmental protection t

The Economic Times 5 Jun 2025 9:42 pm

Study reveals biological process of how air pollution increases premature birth risk

A study has uncovered the biological process by which pregnant women exposed to PM2.5 air pollution could be at a higher

The Hindu 5 Jun 2025 6:34 pm

SCTIMST launches multi-centric study on air pollution and heart health

Other than SCTIMST, the study is being carried out at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and Dayanand Me

The Hindu 4 Jun 2025 11:50 pm

Is your vehicle Delhi-ready? Only BS6, CNG or EV commercial vehicles allowed from November 1

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unveiled the Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025, restricting entry to BS-VI, CNG, and e

The Economic Times 4 Jun 2025 5:16 pm

Year-round action needed to tackle air pollution, says CM

Rekha Gupta unveils anti-air pollution road map for the Capitalthat focuses on dust control, EV adoption, AI monitoring,

The Hindu 4 Jun 2025 1:37 am

Air Quality Body Takes Steps In Punjab, Haryana To Fight Air Pollution In And Around Delhi

Considering the perennial issue of north India's smog-choked winter, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is

NDTV 3 Jun 2025 10:47 pm

Anti-Smog Guns, Artificial Rain: CM Rekha Gupta Unveils Vision To Make Delhi Pollution-Free

Delhi Air Pollution: CM Rekha Gupta unveils anti-pollution plan, including artificial rain, anti-smog guns, BS6 vehicle

News18 3 Jun 2025 7:14 pm

Anti-Smog Guns On High-Rises, Artificial Rain Project: Delhi's Clean Air Plan

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday launched the city's ambitious 'Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025', titled S

NDTV 3 Jun 2025 4:29 pm

Wildfire smoke exposure may shorten lung cancer survival

Those living in neighborhoods with the highest levels of wildfire-caused air pollution in the year after their cancer di

The Hindu 3 Jun 2025 11:25 am

Bicycle is the common mans ride

By Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora Bicycle is by far the most efficient means of converting human energy into mobility. Bicycles a

The Northlines 2 Jun 2025 10:22 pm

Kitakyushu Mayor Kazuhisa Takechi to Attend Telangana Formation Day

Kitakyushu was once among the most polluted cities in Japan, with the worst air pollution besides toxic water and soil.

Deccan Chronicle 2 Jun 2025 12:37 am

Govt. will reverse 27 years of misrule in 5 years: CM

Rekha Gupta outlines her priorities, including rejuvenating Yamuna, clearing landfills, mitigating air pollution, says h

The Hindu 1 Jun 2025 1:32 am

Delhi mandates anti-smog guns on high-rises: Can misting machines clean the capitals air?

To combat hazardous air pollution, Delhi mandates anti-smog guns for high-rise commercial, institutional, and hospitalit

The Economic Times 31 May 2025 11:52 am

Nearly 1300 modified silencers seized, destroyed in Rachakonda

Hyderabad: In a crackdown on noise and air pollution, Rachakonda police booked 265 cases and confiscated 1,297 illegally

The Siasat Daily 30 May 2025 6:57 pm

Traffic chaos in Jangammet, residents urge police intervention

Hyderabad: The local residents of Jangammet falling under Falaknuma traffic police station are facing problems due to th

The Siasat Daily 26 May 2025 5:42 pm

PM e-drive: Centre sanctions 2000 electric buses for Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Central government has allocated 2000 electric buses to Hyderabad as part of the PM e-drive scheme. Telan

The Siasat Daily 24 May 2025 1:35 pm

Why India needs stable urban forests | Explained

What role do urban forests play in combating air pollution and climate change? What is the impact of urbanisation on for

The Hindu 22 May 2025 10:26 pm

Urban environments significantly increase risk of developing asthma new research

Exposure to a combination of air pollution, poor urban planning and extreme temperatures are a significant driver of ast

The Hindu 18 May 2025 5:30 pm

Dust in Delhi leads to spike in air pollution, political blame game

The spike in air pollution led to a war of words between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP),

The Hindu 16 May 2025 10:39 am

Antioxidant-rich diet lowered risk of acute respiratory infection associated with air pollution in children: Study

The study, on Indian children under five, found that higher intake of certain antioxidant nutrients such as vitamins A,

The Hindu 16 May 2025 1:16 am

Around 7 pc of India's greenhouse gas emissions from industrial boilers: Report

A recent report reveals that boilers in India's factories contribute significantly to the nation's greenhouse gas emissi

The Economic Times 14 May 2025 7:12 pm

Why the mighty Himalayas are getting harder and harder to see

Severe air pollution is obscuring visibility of the highest mountain peaks on Earth, hitting tourism hard.

BBC 13 May 2025 6:50 am

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

News18 8 May 2025 9:41 am

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.

NDTV 7 May 2025 6:41 pm

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.

Bloomberg Quint 29 Apr 2025 9:17 pm

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

The New Indian Express 24 Apr 2025 7:13 pm

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

The Economic Times 22 Apr 2025 9:04 am

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

News18 22 Apr 2025 7:46 am

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

The Economic Times 21 Apr 2025 8:02 pm

Fires at Dumping Yard Trigger Health Risks in Karimnagar

Karimnagar is shrouded in thick smoke after fresh fires erupted at its main dumping yard, worsening the citys air pollut

Deccan Chronicle 21 Apr 2025 7:31 pm