MP firecracker factory blast: NSA invoked against manager, 4 accused booked for culpable homicideA devastating blast at a firecracker factory in Dewas has claimed five lives. Authorities have invoked the stringent National Security Act ...
15 May, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Delhi air pollution update: Govt introduces new 100 GSM rule for green nets to fight construction dustDelhi green nets: Delhi has introduced a new minimum quality standard for the green nets used at construction sites after pollution authori...
12 May, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Delhi to add 13 more air quality monitoring stations this yearDelhi is set to receive 13 new air quality monitoring stations this year. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee is developing 10 of these, ...
07 May, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Mount Everest season opens late, with climbers undeterred by huge ice block and high travel costsHundreds of climbers are attempting Mount Everest despite an unstable ice block and increased costs. The Khumbu Icefall route, crucial for ...
07 May, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Maharashtra govt may revise bank guarantees and fines for polluting units after CAG flags lapsesMaharashtra's Environment Department is revising bank guarantees and fines for polluting industries. This follows a CAG report highlighting...
07 Apr, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
33 possible air pollution solutions progress to trial phase under challenge set by Delhi governmentDelhi government's innovation challenge is moving to its next phase. Thirty-three prototypes designed to combat air pollution will undergo ...
03 Apr, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Delhi PAC report: Most air quality monitors meet CPCB norms; transport, pollution checks see progressMost air quality monitoring stations in Delhi meet Central Pollution Control Board guidelines. A Public Accounts Committee report noted exc...
24 Mar, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
NGT directs Northern Railways to construct warehouse on platforms for handling of cement bagsThe green panel also junked the plea of Northern Railways seeking setting aside of the order of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC...
01 Feb, 2021, 03.23 PM IST
113 industries asked to shut amid 'very poor' air quality in Delhi"It was further informed that closure directions have been issued to 113 industries which have not converted to PNG," the LG office said in...
29 Oct, 2018, 08.07 PM IST
Exposure to chemicals used in jeans dyeing units can affect human health, says government08 Aug, 2017, 09.02 PM IST
NGT directs AAP govt to appoint DPCC chairman in 3 monthsThe tribunal warned the Delhi govt that in case it fails to complete the appointment process of the chairman, then the person now holding t...
11 Jun, 2017, 12.28 PM IST
Delhi's air quality enters 'severe' zone yet againDelhi's air quality on Thursday entered the 'severe' zone yet again after steadily deteriorating over the last two days and it may dip furt...
29 Dec, 2016, 11.00 PM IST
Dust pollution: Violators to be fined Rs 5000Vehicles carrying construction material or demolition waste in the city will be penalized up to Rs 5,000 if they are found violating pollut...
10 Feb, 2016, 10.52 PM IST
After a cleaner phase, pollutants in Delhi's air on rise againEvening real-time readings of almost every DPCC monitoring stations put PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels five-six times over the safe limits.
17 Dec, 2015, 10.56 PM IST
- From April, govt will show you air quality with colours
From April, you will be able to tell at a glance whether the air is clean enough to go jogging in.
27 Mar, 2015, 02.01 AM IST
- Delhi Pollution Control Committee hands showcause notice to Okhla plant
Delhi Police’s Special Cell and Crime Branch have busted two international syndicates supplying fake Indian currency notes to different sta...
13 Jan, 2014, 05.42 AM IST
- Curbs fail to dampen Diwali spirit
Stricter licensing norms had affected cracker sales in the run-up to the festival, but in many areas it seemed people were finally bidding ...
07 Nov, 2010, 06.06 AM IST