Coal-based power plants aggravating air pollution in Delhi-NCR: ReportAnalysis by CSE reveals Delhi-NCR's thermal power plants violate emission standards, contributing significantly to air pollution. These pla...
26 Nov, 2023, 08.52 AM IST
Tata Steel Mining signs MoU with GAIL to get clean fuelSigning the MoU, Tata Steel Mining MD Pankaj Satija said, “As a responsible mining company, we are committed to protect the environment by ...
03 Mar, 2023, 12.37 PM IST
India power ministry seeks 2-year delay for emission norms deadlineIndia's power ministry has sought a two-year extension from the environment ministry for utilities to install emission cutting equipment, a...
25 May, 2022, 11.49 AM IST
Power producers seek more time to install emission controlling FGD technologyAs per a government order, all thermal power plants in India have to install the flue gas de-sulphurisation (FGD) technology that reduces s...
04 Jul, 2020, 11.49 AM IST
Ships entering Indian waters subjected to environmental laws, says NGTThe judgement came on a plea filed by advocate Shibani Ghosh seeking directions to monitor the pollution caused by ships and vessels enteri...
20 Dec, 2019, 03.03 PM IST
India's coal power plants 'unhealthiest' in world: StudyEastern Europe, Russia and India still have many older power plants equipped with insufficient flue gas treatment. As a result, these power...
21 Feb, 2019, 01.04 PM IST
Bharat Stage VI norms: Know how they will impact youThose who buy these vehicles will have to pay more as it will cost automakers more who will pass burden to buyers.
25 Oct, 2018, 07.29 PM IST
BHEL bags orders from NTPC for supply of emission control equipmentsThese orders involve supply and installation of Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) systems for control of Sulphur Oxides (SOx) emissions.
09 Oct, 2018, 01.52 PM IST
CPCB firms up plan to check use of polluting fuels in industriesThe Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has now fixed the emission standards for SOx and NOx for 16 types of industries
17 Sep, 2017, 03.17 PM IST
Bengaluru's stifling problem: 'Air has become more toxic'The main source of pollution in the city is the exponential growth in the number of vehicles . It contributes to almost 50 per cent of the ...
26 Dec, 2016, 01.57 PM IST
- Battery inspired by human gut could power your phone
London, Oct 27 (IANS) Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a prototype of a next-generation lithium-sulphur battery ...
27 Oct, 2016, 04.42 PM IST
Soon, a powerful, cheaper battery for electric carsA next-generation cheaper, lighter and more powerful rechargeable battery for electric vehicles is one step closer to reality.
14 Jan, 2015, 11.53 AM IST
Premature deaths due to emissions from thermal plants to rise two-three times in India: ReportCoal consumption is expected to rise proportionately, trebling from the current 660 million tons/year to 1800 million tonnes.
09 Dec, 2014, 05.12 AM IST
- More air pollution this Diwali: Maharashtra Pollution Control Board report
This Diwali, there has been a rise in the air pollution levels in the city as compared to last year, according to the reports of the Mahara...
07 Nov, 2013, 06.43 AM IST
- Lucknow's air more polluted than it was in previous years
Air pollution in Lucknow has increased this year.
06 Jun, 2013, 03.19 AM IST
- Cabinet gives nod to intl pact on air pollution from ships
The government today gave its nod for accepting international regulations for the prevention of air pollution emanating from ships, as prop...
23 Jul, 2011, 04.27 AM IST
- Tougher air pollution rules coming
UN's International Maritime Organisation's sub-committee on bulk liquids and gases (BLG) has ratified air pollution rules in MARPOL (short ...
18 Feb, 2008, 05.36 AM IST