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NGT takes suo motu cognisance of pollution in Pune’s Indrayani river, Katraj lake

In a recent incident hundreds of dead fish were found on Indrayni River bank after which residents demanded strong action

For the last few months, the pollution in the Indrayani river has become a serious point of concern in the Pune district. For several days, residents have seen a thick layer of white foam forming over the river. (HT FILE)
Published on Mar 28, 2024 10:06 PM IST

Tips for flu prevention amidst environmental health challenges

As per study, air pollution in India is shortening lifespans by over 5 years and respiratory infections and flu are on rise. Here are tips to prevent its spread

Navigating air pollution and flu season: Expert tips on keeping your respiratory well-being in check (Photo by pngtree)
Published on Mar 22, 2024 11:27 AM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

LG writes to CM over pollution levels in Delhi, AAP hits back

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) hit back and said it “condemned” the language used by the LG in the letter, adding it has undertaken numerous initiatives in the last few years to tackle air pollution

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Wednesday wrote to chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, urging him to take concrete steps to tackle air pollution in the national capital. (ANI PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 05:20 AM IST

Air in NCR cities worse compared to 2022, shows global air quality report

The report, released annually by the Swiss firm IQAir, showed that Delhi, with an average PM 2.5 concentration of 102.1µg/m3, was the third most polluted city in the world

Dense fog amid high air pollution levels around the Hindon in Ghaziabad on January 31. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 02:36 AM IST

Worsening water crises in state is concerning: Ludhiana green activists

The green activists strongly advocates for the immediate cessation of pollution in Buddha Darya, Satluj, subsoil and other water bodies

Green activists from Public Action Committee and Buddha Darya Action Front holding an awareness rally at Bhaiwala Chowk in Ludhiana on Sunday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 05:06 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Dead fish found at Dehu Ghat: Water sample reveals dissolved oxygen below standard limit

The MPCB had issued directions to the Dehu Municipal Council for activation of sewage treatment plants a month ago. We are in the process of issuing another directive to the Dehu Municipal Council, says official

A variety of big fish were found dead at Dehu Ghat along the Indrayani River on March 13. (FILE PHOTO)
Published on Mar 14, 2024 10:02 PM IST

Supreme Court raises concerns over entry of private cars, pollution at Sariska

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concerns over the unchecked entry of private vehicles into protected areas of the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, and improper disposal of plastic waste in the area, as it sought a proper action plan to keep the sensitive region free of pollution.

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Updated on Mar 14, 2024 08:40 AM IST
ByAbraham Thomas, New Delhi

Ludhiana activists stage protest against pollution in water bodies

During the silent protest at Phullanwal Chowk, activists engaged with locals and passers-by to discuss pollution-related issues and exchanged views; the protest aimed to raise awareness about the adverse effects of pollution on people’s lives and advocate for a cleaner and healthier Punjab

The protest was organised by activists from Buddha Dariya Action Front (BDAF) and Public Action Committee (PAC). (HT File Photo)
Updated on Mar 11, 2024 05:16 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Pimpri-Chinchwad civic body launches Cycle2Work Thursday initiative

The initiative has been launched considering the increasing number of vehicles two-wheelers and four-wheelers on the Pimpri-Chinchwad roads and rising pollution, said officials

People can move towards a healthy and environment-friendly future by using bicycles, and also encourage the young generation to participate in this activity, says official. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 08:38 PM IST
ByVicky Pathare

Ludhiana: Act tough on industrial units polluting Buddha Nullah, Seechewal tells PPCB

Officials were directed to snap sewer or power connections of violators or impose Environment Compensation (EC) on industrial units which are polluting the rivulet; they were also ordered to conduct sampling of waste being dumped in vacant plots

Buddha Nalluh bridge area in Ludhiana. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 06:34 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

EVs may emit 1,850 times more particulate matter than petrol, diesel cars: Study

The electric vehicles have heavier batteries than petrol engines. This additional weight puts more strain on the brakes and tyres, the study claimed

 It is widely believed that EVs are better for the environment than petrol and diesel cars because they produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
Published on Mar 06, 2024 01:50 PM IST

Is smog as bad as smoke? Expert on tips for minimising health risks

Are the effects of smog are as bad, if not worse, than smoke? Health expert reveals preventive measures to minimise the impact of smog on the ENT system

Smoke rises from a brick kiln during a smoggy morning in Kathmandu, Nepal. Is smog as bad as smoke? Expert on tips for minimising health risks from smog pollution (Photo by REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar)
Published on Mar 04, 2024 08:01 AM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Activists flag pollution of Ludhiana water resources

The protesters also called for immediate action on issues such as the promotion of Mattewara Jungles and addressing the Giaspura tragedy

Volunteers during a protest staged against the pollution of Buddha Nullah, Sutlej, and underground water in Ludhiana. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Mar 03, 2024 10:40 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

What It’s Like to Live in the Most Polluted Place on Earth

The air in one South African industrial region is so contaminated that a town regularly registers the highest levels of harmful particulate emissions on the planet.

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Published on Mar 01, 2024 10:50 AM IST
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PCMC sets up plant to combat pollution in Indrayani River

PCMC sets up a 3 MLD capacity effluent treatment plant at Kudalwadi to combat pollution in the Indrayani River, effectively treating sewage and preventing contamination.

To combat pollution in Indrayani River, PCMC has set up an effluent treatment plant at Kudalwadi. (HT)
Updated on Mar 01, 2024 05:10 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

Pavana River enters ‘priority 1’ category due to increase in pollution

Based on the pollution level, the CPCB has prioritised river stretches across India into five categories

Earlier, the river was less polluted and had been categorised as priority 2 by the CPCB. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Feb 26, 2024 06:04 AM IST

Air pollution linked to higher hospitalisations for heart, lung diseases

The study shows that exposure to fine particulate matter is linked to risk of hospitalisation for severe heart and lung disorders.

Air pollution linked to higher hospitalisations for heart, lung diseases: Study(Image by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay )
Updated on Feb 23, 2024 05:16 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington Dc

Stubble burning worsened Mumbai’s air quality last winter: study

Study shows stubble burning in north India worsened Mumbai's air quality. La Nina wind patterns brought pollutants, leading to high PM2.5 levels in the city.

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Updated on Feb 19, 2024 05:56 AM IST
BySabah Virani

Triple-dip La Nina led to better winter air in 2023: Elsevier Journal study

A team of scientists led by Gufran Beig, chair professor of the National Institute of Advanced Studies, worked on the project

Lodhi Garden prominently visible on a clear day in the Capital in February last year. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
Updated on Feb 19, 2024 05:44 AM IST

Buddha Nullah, Satluj pollution: Urgent need to enforce laws, say green activists in Ludhiana

Public Action Committee emphasised the urgent need for the government to enforce environmental laws rigorously and crack down on corruption hindering pollution control efforts; called for decisive action against all parties involved in polluting the rivers and obstructing rejuvenation efforts

The green activists expressed concerns over the negligence shown by government agencies in addressing these environmental issues. (HT Photo)
Updated on Feb 18, 2024 10:50 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

To counter to hazardous air, Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet rethinks size and method

A completely redone design and air dispersion fundamentals, it is immediately clear that intake of larger volume of polluted air passing through a big filter, is an effective way to maintain air quality in big indoor spaces in your home

A blow-up of the filter with the HEPA and carbon layer and, (right) the white colourway of the Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet. (Official handout image.)
Published on Feb 12, 2024 09:27 AM IST

Layer of toxic foam floats on surface of Indrayani River in Pune

Devendra Fadnavis, deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, who was in the city on Sunday to attend the Geeta Bhakti Amrit Mahotsav at Alandi assured immediate action to combat the Indrayani River pollution

The river is reportedly polluted as a result of untreated industrial and domestic waste being discharged into the river. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Feb 12, 2024 07:22 AM IST
ByVicky Pathare

BMC to spend 2.5 crore on 2,000 bougainvillea pots for flyovers

The civic body has opted for this decorative plant as, apart from its aesthetic quotient, it is a sturdy plant which the BMC hopes will survive Mumbai’s abysmal Air Quality Index (AQI) levels

BMC to spend <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2.5 crore on 2,000 bougainvillea pots for flyovers
Updated on Feb 09, 2024 07:16 AM IST

PMC to beautify three lakes under Centre’s AMRUT scheme

The initiative aims to increase the lakes’ water storage capacity and address issues around them such as pollution, unsanitary conditions and encroachment

Currently, all three lakes are facing challenges like dumping of garbage and untreated sewage, encroachment, and excessive aquatic flora such as water hyacinth during the summers. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Feb 08, 2024 05:38 AM IST
BySiddharth Gadkari

AAP members find 23 damaged sewage spots along Ramnadi River

The members have also alleged that the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and concerned authorities are being misguided

The 19.2 km-long Ramnadi is a tributary of the Mula River. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 07:36 AM IST

India’s cities are transforming their waterfronts

The riverfront has quickly become a popular attraction for both locals and tourists, with approximately 10,000 people visiting it daily

Cities across the country are rediscovering the potential of their waterfronts, and transforming them into vibrant public spaces that blend business, culture, and recreation. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 29, 2024 03:52 PM IST

Scindia responds to Tharoor criticism with ‘thesaurus’ jibe

The minister’s remarks came after Tharoor, in a series of posts on X, alleged that the “chaos” at Delhi airport was a result of the “neglect and incompetence”

Nagpur: Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotirditya Scindia addresses a press conference, in Nagpur, Friday Jan. 12, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI01_12_2024_000201B) (PTI)
Updated on Jan 18, 2024 06:30 AM IST

Meditation and breathwork for indoor wellness: A pollution-resistant approach

Wellness routine: Breathing exercises and meditation tips as indoor pollution in India is 13 times higher than outdoor, causing respiratory issues and allergies

Meditation and breathwork for indoor wellness: A pollution-resistant approach (Photo by Unsplash)
Published on Jan 16, 2024 08:07 PM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

More stubble trouble in Punjab: Fires fewer but area affected more

The data, made available by the state’s own remote sensing centre highlights the apathy with which state and Centre administrators have approached the problem

District teams douse a fire in a paddy field in Mansa in Punjab in November. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 12, 2024 05:26 AM IST

E-cruises for Ayodhya, Kashi flagged off promoting inland waterways

One of the e-cruises is destined for Ayodhya, while the other will reach Kashi before the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22.

For Representation Only (HT File Photo)
Updated on Jan 10, 2024 05:10 AM IST
By, Varanasi
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