Haryana cuts stubble fires by 91 pc since 2021; steps up air pollution measures ahead of winterHaryana has made notable strides in minimizing paddy stubble-burning events while implementing enhanced pollution management strategies. Th...
25 Sep, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Explore the small details that can make a used car easier to sellSelling a used car is not just about its age, mileage, or mechanical condition. Small details such as complete paperwork, service records, ...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Death by breath: How mining dust in Aravallis is killing residentsUnregulated Aravalli mining in Rajasthan has triggered a fatal silicosis crisis, claiming dozens of lives in villages like Syalodra. Affect...
20 Sep, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Biomoneta launches Avata Air through Panasonic’s MirAIe Lifestyle platformBiomoneta’s microbial air-decontamination technology has previously been deployed and evaluated in healthcare environments, including inten...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Lucknow tops clean-air rankings; Delhi betters Mumbai and BengaluruLucknow secured the top position in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026 rankings. Madhya Pradesh cities like Indore, Jabalpur, and Bhopal also ...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
India's clean air rankings are out: Lucknow, Rourkela & Kalinga Nagar emerge at the top; see which cities made the list & which landed at the bottomLucknow, Rourkela, and Kalinga Nagar received awards for their clean air initiatives. These cities were honored for their performance under...
07 Sep, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
7 months, 7 fronts: States draw up action plan for pollution seasonStates submitted action plans for Delhi-NCR's pollution season. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reviewed these plans for implementatio...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Delhi to halt construction from December 10 to January 20 to curb winter pollutionDelhi will ban all construction from December 10 to January 20. This measure aims to tackle worsening air pollution during winter months. L...
21 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Delhi-NCR vehicle owners alert: No new petrol, diesel or CNG LGVs below 3,500 kg from 2027; more models to come under new curb from 2028. Check who will be affectedDelhi-NCR regulations will mandate electric light goods vehicles from 2027. Only electric N1 light goods vehicles will be allowed to be reg...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Nagpur breathed unsafe air half the summer, breached PM10 limits on 46 days: CREANagpur experienced toxic air for half the summer, exceeding safety standards. PM10 levels breached national benchmarks on 46 days between M...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Why do hotel room windows rarely open fully? Here’s the real reasonHave you ever wondered why some hotel windows open only a few centimetres? The feature becomes even more noticeable in rooms several floors...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Delhi boosts dust control ahead of winter, Sirsa reviews preparednessDelhi's environment minister reviewed anti-smog gun and sprinkler deployment. Officials received strict instructions for timely and effecti...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Why people are using aluminum foil to protect physical cash at home; Ways to protect cash and does this hack really work?Aluminum foil serves as an innovative solution for safeguarding cash against moisture and environmental effects in your home. While it effe...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
In 1982, a deadly flood exposed one of America's worst toxic disasters. Here's what happened to Times Beach, MissouriTimes Beach faced a major environmental disaster due to dioxin-contaminated waste oil. Flooding in 1982 spread the toxic contamination acro...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Delhi government, World Bank launch orientation for Rs 8,300-crore clean air projectThe seven-year programme, to be implemented between September 2026 and August 2033, will be financed through a 65 per cent loan from the Wo...
10 Jul, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
DPCC rolls out Dust Portal 2.0 to tighten monitoring of construction-related pollutionNew Delhi construction projects must now submit compliance reports and install air quality sensors. The upgraded Dust Portal 2.0 requires l...
08 Jul, 2026, 06.48 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