Delhi CM Rekha Gupta to move SC to allow green firecrackers on Diwali, says, 'Govt will...'
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Red Fort Turning Black? Study Reveals Impact Of Delhi's Air Pollution On The Iconic Monument
The fort's red sandstone walls are turning black due to air pollution, specifically the high levels of sulfur dioxide an
A new study presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Amsterdam suggests that eating more fruit may prot
How IIT Roorkees wheat straw project addresses stubble burning and air pollution
Researchers produce pulp from wheat straw to make tableware
CAQM empowers DCs to take penal action against govt officials who fail to curb stubble burning
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File complaints againstlax officials over stubble burning:CAQM todistrict officials
New directive aims at strengthening fight against air pollution,empowers top district head across Punjab, Haryana, Rajas
A new dashboard by Climate Trends and IIT-Delhi reveals air pollution's deep impact on Indian public health, linking PM2
Achieving 30% clean air targets can reduce nationwide disease prevalence by almost a third
A new Health Benefit Assessment Dashboard reveals that achieving a 30% PM2.5 reduction, as targeted by NCAP 2024, could
India witnessed a 30% surge in environment-related crimes in 2023, totaling 68,994 cases, primarily due to tobacco-linke
How THIS surprising food could protect your lungs
New research indicates that diet can protect lungs from air pollution, especially in women. A study of 200,000 participa
Supreme Court allows green cracker production, bans sale in Delhi-NCR
The court noted that while curbing air pollution is vital, an absolute ban is impractical and often unenforceable.
World Environmental Health Day 2025: Indoor Air Pollution Impacts Every Indian Home
On World Environmental Health Day 2025, as the world rallies behind Clean Air, Healthy People, Indian families must conf
Delhi govt., IIT Kanpur sign MoU for artificial rain trials
Five trials planned from October 7-11 as emergency measure to combat rising air pollution;historic milestone, says CM; S
29 dust suction & misting units to fight air pollution in Mumbai this winter
IIT Kanpur has received DGCA approval to conduct cloud seeding in Delhi from October 1 to November 30, potentially offer
World Lung Day 2025: Top pulmonologists share tips to keep your lungs healthy
Lung diseases are increasing due to air pollution, smoking, and post-COVID complications, affecting all ages. Early sign
Govt. to conduct study on smog-eating tech to combat air pollution: Sirsa
Toxic smog may be eroding brain health, worsening Dementia: Study
Delhi's air pollution poses a threat to the brain health of older adults. High levels of PM2.5 are linked to increased r
The Supreme Courts sharp intervention once again lays bare the institutional apathy that continues to haunt Indias fight
Heavy Rain Over Hyderabad? City Partly to Blame
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SC for plan to deal with air pollution
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'Why not arrest a few errant farmers for indulging in stubble burning?': SC asks Punjab government
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Supreme Court, however, granted six months for filling up promotional posts in State pollution control boards, CAQM and
SC asks CAQM, CPCB, state boards to come out with plan to deal with air pollution in 3 weeks
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Haryana launches State Environment Plan 202526 to combat pollution and promote sustainability
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Delhi To Have 10 Namo Van To Boost Green Cover, Combat Pollution: Rekha Gupta
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Why Smoker's Disease is rising among the millennials and Gen Zs
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Delhi plans artificial rain experiment by mid-October
The Delhi government is gearing up for an artificial rain trial. The trial is expected to happen by October 15. Official
No PUC, No Fuel: Maharashtra's New Plan To Fight Air Pollution Before Winter
The Maharashtra government is set to implement a new policy to combat violations of air pollution control norms by motor
Delhi Gears Up for Winter Smog With 17-Point Action Plan
With Delhi's dreaded smog season just weeks away, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday reviewed the cit
Madhya Pradesh government approves promoting vehicle scrapping under RVSF to control air pollution
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Indore, Amravati, Dewas top rankings for clean air efforts under NCAP
Indore, Amravati, and Dewas were recognized as top performers in air pollution reduction under the National Clean Air Pr
Air pollution, human activity linked to worsening fog in Indo-Gangetic Plain: World Met body
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reports a surge in air pollution and winter fog across the Indo-Gangetic Pla
Your Hairstyle Could Cause Air Pollution Comparable To Busy Traffic, Study Warns
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Lucknow Diary | Now, AI-based solution to help check food fraud
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Villagers complain about severe air pollution by ethanol manufacturing unit
The petitioners from Thuraiyoor say children, elderly people, pregnant women, and patients of various ailments are the w
Metals, sulphate in air pollution mixture may worsen asthma
Metals, particularly nickel and vanadium, and sulphate particles- components of fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) c
Air pollution reducing average life expectancy by 3.5 years, says study
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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
SC halts coercive action against owners of old vehicles in Delhi-NCR; to re-examine 2018 ban
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CHANDIGARH: Due to a sudden surge in cardiac arrest cases causing deaths during gym workouts and while playing, for the
Why Monsoon Triggers Respiratory Illnesses In India; 5 Ways To Stay Safe
Monsoon brings welcome relief but also triggers respiratory health issues like cold, flu, asthma and pneumonia, due to h
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
Minnesota is grappling with severely degraded air quality, ranking among the worst globally due to Canadian wildfire smo
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
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
Stubble burning in Punjab? Not this year, govt unveils aggressive new strategy to stop it cold
Punjab is implementing a tech-driven strategy to combat stubble burning, utilizing satellite surveillance and real-time
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
The government on Thursday raised concerns over the credibility of a global report that ranked India among the worlds mo
A Chandigarh student's dream of attending Hansraj College, Delhi University, hangs in the balance as his parents object
Meghalaya, Assam panels to push for cleaner air in Byrnihat
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Delhi to conduct cloud seeding trials in September to combat air pollution: Environment Minister
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Delhis refuelling ban: simple policy, but imprecise
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In defence of Delhis old-vehicle ban
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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
Controlling Air Pollution with Air Pollution Tolerant Plants
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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
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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
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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 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
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
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
Wealth from waste: how crop residue can provide nutritious cattle fodder, make farming eco-friendly
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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
Trouble for Elon Musk's xAI? NAACP, SELC plan to sue AI facilityover...
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Day 5 of Assam gas leak: ONGC ropes in expert team
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C&D Waste Compounds Hyderabads Air Pollution
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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