Eco-Pollution

CAQM calls for urgent and coordinated actions in Punjab to curb incidents of stubble burning

Chandigarh: Taking a tough stance against the persistent issue of stubble burning, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in…

7 months ago

Dharuhera tops list of India’s most polluted cities in October 2025: CREA report

New Delhi: India witnessed a sharp spike in air pollution in October 2025, with the Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP) and the…

8 months ago

Varanasi imposes ₹250 fine for spitting in public to boost cleanliness

Varanasi: In a major step towards improving cleanliness and hygiene, the Varanasi Municipal Corporation (VMC) has announced strict penalties for…

8 months ago

Atmospheric carbon dioxide surged record level in 2024

The globally averaged methane concentration in 2024 were 1942 parts per billion (ppb) an increase of 166% above pre-industrial (before…

8 months ago

Firecrackers allowed despite health emergency in Delhi

New Delhi: In a controversial move amid the city’s worsening pollution crisis, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has voiced…

8 months ago

GEF grants $15 million to India to tackle e-Waste

New Delhi: In a significant boost to India’s efforts toward sustainable development, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved $15…

8 months ago

Dr. Jitendra Singh calls for integration of technology and ‘Waste to Wealth’ innovations in Swachhta Campaign 5.0

New Delhi Minister of State for Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh has urged for the inclusion of advanced technology options…

9 months ago

Delhi government orders study on ‘smog-eating’ coating on roads

New Delhi: The Delhi government will conduct a focused study on ‘smog‑eating’ photocatalytic coatings that can be applied on roads,…

9 months ago

Bandhwari landfill in Gurugram under fire as NGT flags continued breach of environmental norms

Gurugram: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has expressed strong displeasure over continuing violations of environmental norms at the Bandhwari landfill…

9 months ago

World Ozone Day: Safegarding life on earth by protecting ozone layer

New Delhi: World Ozone Day is being observed across the global today ( September 16) to commemorate the signing of…

9 months ago