Delhis bold plan: cloud seeding to fight air pollution
Delhi is preparing to fight air pollution with a bold experiment artificial rain. In a first for India, the city plans
CAQM reviews air pollution mitigation actions and strategies with haryana and punjab governments
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
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
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
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
CHANDIGARH: Demanding the declaration of No-Go-Area zones for waste dumping, burning and landfills, over 100 geo-tagged
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
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)
Delhi is gearing up for its first artificial rain experiment to combat air pollution, with cloud seeding operations plan
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
Delhi govt seeks 1,000cr from Centre to tackle air pollution
The Delhi government has sought 1,000 crore from the central government to tackle air pollution in the national capital.
Delhi to Get First Artificial Rain in July
Cloud seeding trial from July 411 aims to combat air pollution; IIT Kanpur leads project with IMD and DGCA coordination.
If successful, this initiative could become a regular method to fight pollution in Delhi and possibly other cities in In
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
Why Jammu And Kashmir Must Invest In Urban Forests
A green shield against heatwaves, pollution and urban stress In recent years, Jammu and Kashmir has experienced growing
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
Starting July 1, Delhi will ban older vehicles (diesel over 10 years, petrol over 15) from refueling, enforced by ANPR c
Study on air pollution in 15 community kitchens in DK was done by Mangalore University, IIT Bombay and University of Mia
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
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
ONGC gas leak enters day 5; top team deployed
SIVASAGAR, June 16: Energy major ONGC on Monday said it has deployed the most experienced Crisis Management Team (CMT) t
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
C&D Waste Compounds Hyderabads Air Pollution
Dust can trigger severe attacks, causing wheezing and even respiratory failure in some cases.: Dr M. Rajeev
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
A Toxic Illusion: Will Cleaning Indias Air Really Worsen the Heat?
Experts question the role of air pollution in India's slow warming trend.
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
Former Supreme Court judge Abhay S Oka says environmental issues impact human lives. He links environmental protection t
Air Pollution May Increases The Risk Of Premature Births, Says Study; How To Stay Safe
The study published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal identified two substances 'cortexolone' and 'lys
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
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
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,
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
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
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
Cancer is on the rise in India: could air pollution be a factor?
India reports about 75,000 new cases of lung cancer each year, this is projected to go up to 1 lakh cases, calling for u
Bicycle is the common mans ride
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
Delhi- NCR news: GRAP stage I curbs revoked after decrease in air pollution
Stage-I of GRAP was in place in the entire National Capital Region (NCR) since May 16. The AQI of Delhi has been recorde
Stage-I GRAP measures revoked across NCR following subsequent decrease in air pollution levels
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
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 study, on Indian children under five, found that higher intake of certain antioxidant nutrients such as vitamins A,
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
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.
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 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.
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
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
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
Sustainable Green Transport Revolution
The nation is at a crucial juncture in its journey toward a sustainable future, with pollution emerging as one of the co
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
'No safe level of air pollution', experts warn as India refuses to link pollution to deaths
Marina Belen Romanello from Lancet Countdown emphasizes the proven link between air pollution and adverse health outcome
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
Indian Railways saves 640 crore litres of diesel, cuts 400 crore kg of CO2 emissions
NEW DELHI: Indian Railways has achieved a major milestone in environmental sustainability by saving over 640 crore litre
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
CM seeks Assams partnership to tackle Byrnihat pollution
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 13: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has called for a joint initiative with Assam to tackl
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