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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

15 tips to keep dampness under control in your home this rainy season

Monsoon rains, while providing relief from summer heat, bring dampness, fungal growth, and indoor air pollution. Excess

The Times of India 18 Jul 2025 10:57 am

2026 FIFA World Cup's contingency plans for wildfire smoke remain unclear

The 2026 World Cup is approaching, hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Concerns arise about FIFA's plans fo

The Economic Times 17 Jul 2025 12:53 am

Is cleaning the air making Earth hotter? Scientists reveal a hidden side to pollution control

Scientists warn that while reducing air pollution is vital for human health, it also exposes the Earth to stronger warmi

The Economic Times 16 Jul 2025 3:56 pm

Heart ailments not just occupational, but lifestyle related: Jayadeva director

BENGALURU: In the wake of the Hassan report finding that nearly 30% of people who died of sudden heart attacks were auto

The New Indian Express 16 Jul 2025 8:17 am

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

Air Pollution and Mental Health: WHO Links Poor Air Quality to Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety and depression continue to be two of the major mental health issues that the world is dealing with. Surprisingly

The HealthSite 8 Jul 2025 6:53 pm

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

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

The Hindu 6 Jul 2025 9:16 pm

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

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 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.

Deccan Chronicle 29 Jun 2025 2:57 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

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

Trouble for Elon Musk's xAI? NAACP, SELC plan to sue AI facilityover...

The xAI data center began operating gas turbines last year, emitting air pollution, without first applying for a permit

DNA India 17 Jun 2025 10:11 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

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

NDTV 5 Jun 2025 6:21 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

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

The Hindu 3 Jun 2025 7:00 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

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

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

DNA India 18 May 2025 9:16 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

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.

NDTV 7 May 2025 10:11 pm

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

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

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

NDTV 12 Apr 2025 5:34 pm

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

The New Indian Express 12 Apr 2025 3:44 pm

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

NDTV 10 Apr 2025 12:37 pm

From Tackling Delhi's Pollution To Yamuna Restoration, Students Brainstorm Solutions At Rising Bharat Summit

From a waste management crisis in the Himalayas to the cleaning of the Yamuna and Delhi's rampant air pollution, student

News18 8 Apr 2025 7:42 pm

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

The Hindu 7 Apr 2025 5:54 pm

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

The Economic Times 7 Apr 2025 2:01 pm

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

The Economic Times 6 Apr 2025 10:29 am

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

Daily Excelsior 4 Apr 2025 5:20 am

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

Rediff 3 Apr 2025 11:32 pm

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

The New Indian Express 3 Apr 2025 6:01 pm

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

The Siasat Daily 3 Apr 2025 3:11 pm

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

The Siasat Daily 3 Apr 2025 9:36 am

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

The Hindu 3 Apr 2025 5:30 am

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

Deccan Chronicle 3 Apr 2025 1:23 am

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

NDTV 2 Apr 2025 11:47 pm

'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

The Economic Times 1 Apr 2025 7:46 pm

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

News18 31 Mar 2025 3:00 pm

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

The Hindu 30 Mar 2025 9:32 am

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

News18 26 Mar 2025 6:22 pm

Choked by inaction? Less than 1% of Rs 858 crore spent on pollution control as India suffocates due to air pollution

A parliamentary panel has found that 858 crore allocated for pollution control in the 2024-25 budget remains unutilized

The Economic Times 26 Mar 2025 3:01 pm

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

News18 24 Mar 2025 9:19 am