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GRAP-1 imposed in Delhi-NCR: Full list of restrictions, bans and permitted activitiesDelhi-NCR has entered Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as air quality dropped to the 'poor' category with an AQI of 208. T...19 May, 2026, 07.28 PM IST- DRDO flags rising global CBRN risks, warns of unstable geopolitical orderGlobal security faces growing challenges. DRDO scientist Upendra Kumar Singh stresses the need for stronger preparedness against chemical, ...18 May, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
- High lead levels found in soil near battery recycling units in several parts of India: StudyA new study reveals alarming lead contamination in soil surrounding battery recycling facilities in Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Utta...08 Apr, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
- ASCI Releases draft guidelines to check environmental claims in advertsDeveloped by a multi-stakeholder task force, including environmental experts, these guidelines aim to ensure that advertisements are free f...16 Nov, 2023, 11.21 PM IST
- Ships Recycling Bill sails through in Rajya SabhaThe Bill, passed by the Lok Sabha last week, will make for India’s accession to the Hong Kong Convention that enlists environmentally sound...09 Dec, 2019, 11.59 PM IST
- Countries to brainstorm on saving humanity from hazardous chemicals in Geneva next week21 Apr, 2017, 08.50 PM IST
- Plea in NGT on pollution in East Delhi canal, Centre to replyThe order came on the plea filed by environment activist Vikrant Tongad seeking immediate removal of municipal waste and plastic bags from ...21 Feb, 2017, 04.53 PM IST
- Handling of toxic waste: NGT seeks details from statesAs the issue of toxic waste being released from industries becomes a major environmental issue, the National Green Tribunal has directed va...05 Aug, 2016, 05.17 PM IST
- Environment ministry to cut clearance red tapeIn its effort to sync environmental goals with the Centre’s agenda of improving ‘ease of doing business’, the environment ministry will com...13 Feb, 2016, 03.03 AM IST
- Are mobile towers injurious to health: National Green Tribunal asks CentreConcerned over possible health risk posed by cell phone towers, the National Green Tribunal today directed the Centre to inform it.09 Sep, 2015, 10.25 PM IST
- NGT wants undertaking on completion of waste processing plantNational Green Tribunal has directed that a waste processing plant on Bawana-Narela road here be completed and operationalised within two y...24 Jul, 2015, 04.49 PM IST
- Government decides to ban import of tyres, edible fats for recyclingThe changes to the Act were made as vegetable oils and animal fats are said to produce similar effects on environment as by petroleum oils.13 May, 2015, 06.46 PM IST
- NGT asks DPCC, DSIIDC to submit plan on hazardous waste plantThe Tribunal was hearing a plea of one Balam Singh Rawat who had challenged the setting up of a hazardous waste disposal unit in Mundka vil...30 Mar, 2015, 04.17 PM IST
- For old gadgets, kabaris no more a recycle bint is an old computer lying in the house and you have finally decided to sell it to the neighbourhood kabari. Don’t do it. Not only is that ...25 Jan, 2013, 07.33 AM IST
- Ramesh not in favour of blanket ban on use of plasticAmid a debate on environmental hazards caused by the use of plastic, environment minister Jairam Ramesh is not in favour of a blanket ban o...24 Jan, 2011, 07.48 PM IST
- Bill in LS for for setting up of National Green TribunalA bill seeking to provide for setting up of a tribunal with powers of a civil court for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relatin...01 Aug, 2009, 12.37 PM IST
- HCL announces eco-friendly laptopsGreenpeace alleged HCL's laptops had a number of highly toxic substances like lead, bromide PVC and phthalates that are hazardous to health...20 Mar, 2007, 09.00 PM IST
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