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Kashmir is entering a new phase of tourism development. For decades, destinations such as Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonamar

Greater Kashmir 11 Aug 2026 6:15 am

Kashmir Valley and the Urban Test

ER SIBGHAT MUSHTAQ Kashmir has always been a land of rare beauty and delicate balance. Its rivers, lakes, orchards, wetl

RisingKashmir 8 Aug 2026 1:41 am

PM2.5 pollution associated with increased disease, flare risk in rheumatoid arthritis: Study

The findings underscore the importance for healthcare providers and policymakers to recognise the impact air pollution c

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 6:42 pm

Kashmir's New Tourist Destinations: Development Without Compromising Nature

Kashmir is witnessing a new phase of tourism development. For decades, destinations such as Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonama

RisingKashmir 4 Aug 2026 12:55 am

Indian Kitchen Appliances Brand Glen Announces Independence Day Offer on BLDC Kitchen Chimneys

Glen Appliances Pvt. Ltd., one of India's leading kitchen appliance brands, today announced the return of its annual Gle

News Voir 3 Aug 2026 4:34 pm

Air Pollution Accelerating Decay Of Humayun's Tomb: IIT Study

Study reveals black crust from pollution weakens Humayuns Tomb sandstone

NDTV 3 Aug 2026 7:48 am

Haryanas air pollution action plan: Centre suggests strict enforcement and accelerated implementation to curb pollution in a time-bound manner

The Centre reviewed Haryana's air pollution control measures and urged faster implementation. Focus is on stubble burnin

The Times of India 25 Jul 2026 12:50 am

Operation Clean Air: Inspection of 64 Roads in Faridabad and Gurugram Reveals Violations

New Delhi, July 24: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has launched a special inspection campaign in Farid

Morningstar 24 Jul 2026 3:52 am

Delhi clears implementation of Central scheme to phase out polluting commercial vehicles

PARIVARTAN scheme will incentivise replacement of highly polluting commercial vehicles with cleaner ones, leading to a r

The Hindu 21 Jul 2026 1:17 am

Delhi Schools Launch Year-Long Air Pollution Awareness Campaign For Students

Delhi government directs schools to conduct year-long activities educating students on air pollution causes and health i

NDTV 19 Jul 2026 7:53 am

WHO adds air pollution to dementia risk factors, says up to 45% of cases may be prevented

New World Health Organization guidelines highlight preventing dementia through lifestyle changes. Addressing factors lik

The Economic Times 17 Jul 2026 2:15 pm

Long-term exposure to air pollution could lead to dementia, warns WHO

New WHO guidelines suggest up to 45% of dementia cases are preventable. Tackling risk factors like high blood pressure a

The Times of India 17 Jul 2026 5:21 am

VinFast Forum Explores How India can Accelerate Four-Wheeler EV Adoption

At a VinFast-hosted forum in Vietnam, journalists, industry experts and automakers agreed that winning mainstream buyers

News Voir 13 Jul 2026 1:26 pm

Operation Clean Air: Inspection of Noida and Greater Noida Roads by CAQM

New Delhi, July 11: In an ongoing effort to reduce air pollution and manage dust in the Delhi-NCR region, the Commission

Morningstar 11 Jul 2026 10:26 pm

Can A Transition To Electric Vehicles Solves Delhi's Air Pollution?

Delhi EV policy: From 1 April 2028, only new electric two-wheelers will be registered in Delhi.

NDTV 7 Jul 2026 9:20 am

Companies in Delhi gearing up to comply with 50% WFH mandate

Delhi's mandate for 50% work-from-home during winter to combat air pollution is prompting companies to adjust operations

The Economic Times 4 Jul 2026 1:02 am

Delhi government clears Rs 8,300-crore for 7-year programme to combat air pollution

In a bid to improve air quality, the Delhi government has introduced an ambitious seven-year project worth Rs 8,300 cror

The Economic Times 3 Jul 2026 6:57 pm

Delhi Launches Clean Air, Healthy Delhi Project with World Bank Support

New Delhi, July 3: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced the launch of the Clean Air, Healthy Delhi project aimed at

Udaipur Kiran 3 Jul 2026 1:59 pm

From WFH to double parking charge, these rules are now permanent in delhi from Nov 1 to Feb 28

Delhi has rolled out a permanent winter anti-pollution plan, effective November 1 to February 28 annually. This framewor

The Economic Times 2 Jul 2026 1:57 pm

For years it was ignored. Now scientists say this gas may be the major contributor to air pollution

Urban air pollution science has uncovered a surprising shift. A long-ignored gas, nitric oxide, may influence aerosol pa

The Economic Times 24 Jun 2026 8:21 pm

Aravalli Biodiversity Park helps Delhi retain 3 million litres of rainwater, reduce flooding: Study

Delhi's Aravalli Biodiversity Park is a vital green lung, retaining nearly three million litres of rainwater annually an

The Economic Times 22 Jun 2026 4:44 pm

Stringent Measures Against Air Pollution in NCR: 199 Inspections Conducted

New Delhi, June 20: The Air Quality Management Commission (CAQM) has intensified its monitoring and enforcement actions

Morningstar 20 Jun 2026 11:44 pm

Higher Parking Fee, WFH: Inside Delhi's Plan To Combat Winter Air Pollution

The measures, outlined under a newly notified winter air quality management framework, are intended to help authorities,

NDTV 19 Jun 2026 1:45 pm

In boost to Elon Musk, U.S. Justice Department seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against xAI data centre

The Trump administration is helping one of Elon Musks companies fight a civil rights lawsuit that alleges it is illegall

The Hindu 17 Jun 2026 1:15 pm

In Boost to Musk, Trump Admin Seeks to Dismiss Air Pollution Lawsuit Against xAI Data Centre

The Justice Department, in a statement Tuesday, said the Pentagon is one of many federal agencies that use AI.

Deccan Chronicle 17 Jun 2026 7:18 am

Why Migrate? Entrepreneur Says India Offers Better Life For The Wealthy

A viral social media post by entrepreneur Sandeep Mall has ignited a debate on why wealthy Indians migrate abroad, contr

NDTV 9 Jun 2026 12:47 pm

AIIMS study shows how air pollution can damage placenta, restrict fetal growth and change babies before they are born

A new study reveals that air pollution significantly damages the placenta, restricting fetal growth and increasing pregn

The Economic Times 8 Jun 2026 2:11 pm

Air Pollution Linked to Memory Decline, Equivalent to Aging a Decade: Study Reveals

New Delhi, June 7: Air pollution affects not only our hearts but also our brains. A new study suggests that prolonged ex

Morningstar 7 Jun 2026 5:51 pm

This blood test may reveal lung cancer risk long before symptoms

A new blood test can predict lung cancer more than five years before diagnosis. This breakthrough offers hope for early

The Economic Times 6 Jun 2026 4:15 pm

Scheme to speed up adoption of cleaner transport in Delhi-NCR gets Cabinet nod

Two-year programme with financial outlay of 9,585 crore aims to reduce air pollution by encouraging vehicle owners to mo

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 9:41 pm

Why are Indian cities battling pollution in summer?

Winter smog may be over, but air pollution is still troubling Indian cities. From Delhi and Mumbai to Chennai and Hydera

The Hindu 2 Jun 2026 4:17 pm

Why do Indian cities get polluted in summer?| Explained

How is summer air pollution different from that in winter? Why does ozone rise in hot weather? What drives PM10 spikes i

The Hindu 2 Jun 2026 10:38 am

Love hills to escape pollution? Study finds smoke from plains is now reaching the Himalayas

Air pollution across eastern India and the Indo-Gangetic Plain has worsened sharply over two decades. Bihar and West Ben

The Economic Times 26 May 2026 4:45 pm

50,000 residents evacuated as Southern California officials trying to prevent explosion or leak from damaged chemical tank

A chemical tank in Garden Grove, California, is overheating and venting vapors. This has led to the evacuation of 50,000

The Economic Times 25 May 2026 9:57 am

Making every possible effort to fix environment, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on pollution

Delhi's air pollution is a constant battle, not just a seasonal issue. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is driving year-round

The Economic Times 24 May 2026 9:44 am

CM reviews projects to curb air pollution

The Hindu 24 May 2026 1:21 am

Heatwaves And Smog: How The Combination Triggers Asthma, COPD And Breathlessness

Research shows that high temperatures can worsen air pollution, increase ground-level ozone, trap harmful particles in t

NDTV 23 May 2026 7:03 pm

Delhi Governments Comprehensive Efforts to Enhance the Environment: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, May 23: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Saturday that the Delhi government is actively working on a c

Morningstar 23 May 2026 3:48 pm

Visakhapatnam air pollution: Citizens Forum seeks six-point action plan from administration

PM10 levels have risen 32.9% since 2017-18; the forum wants curbs on coal and construction dust, tighter vehicle checks

The Hindu 21 May 2026 4:36 pm

The Benefits Making Electric Vehicles Increasingly Popular in India

For many Indian consumers, electric vehicles are increasingly becoming a practical solution that combines lower running

News Voir 18 May 2026 5:27 pm

Gadkari questions how much has been done to address Delhis pollution issue through ECC

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari questioned the effectiveness of Delhi's Environment Compensation Cess (ECC) in tackling air

The Times of India 12 May 2026 8:22 pm

Delhi air pollution update: Govt introduces new 100 GSM rule for green nets to fight construction dust

Delhi green nets: Delhi has introduced a new minimum quality standard for the green nets used at construction sites afte

The Economic Times 12 May 2026 5:31 pm

Government launches Road RADAR to identify air pollution sources

As part of the programme, one field surveyorhas been deployed in each of the 13 districts to systematically survey roads

The Hindu 9 May 2026 10:15 am

Human Chain Protest Near KBR Park Against Tree Cutting

Speakers said any reduction in green cover could affect species dependent on the forest patch and warned that shrinking

Deccan Chronicle 7 May 2026 11:57 pm

NGT order warns of fines to southern States if clean air funds are not utilised

The tribunal has ordered all six southern States and Puducherry to ensure time-bound implementation of their State Actio

The Hindu 2 May 2026 4:25 pm

How air pollution physically changes childrens lungs

Every breath your children take is actually an interaction between their bodies and the world around them. While we may

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 9:21 pm

Delhi Government Launches Advanced Air Pollution Study to Combat Pollution

New Delhi, April 22: The Delhi government is taking a significant step to tackle air pollution. A high-level meeting cha

Morningstar 22 Apr 2026 8:17 pm

Ahead of Thrissur Pooram in Kerala, Rajan Gurukkal calls for ban on high-decibel fireworks citing health risks, pollution

Warning of the impacts on air pollution, acoustic stress and public health, Prof. Gurukkal highlights the risks of condu

The Hindu 20 Apr 2026 3:49 pm

MCD to roll out revised green charges for commercial vehicles entering Delhi

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi will soon implement new environment compensation charges for commercial vehicles ente

The Economic Times 20 Apr 2026 10:31 am

Air pollution could be linked with increased migraine activity, study finds

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Exposure to air pollution could be associated with an increased migraine activity, according to a stu

Daily Excelsior 17 Apr 2026 11:19 am

Rising Temperatures and Air Pollution in NCR: A Looming Crisis

Noida, April 17: Temperatures in the National Capital Region (NCR), including Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, and Delhi

Morningstar 17 Apr 2026 9:35 am