Eco-Pollution

Delhi-NCR faces unprecedented outmigration as toxic air triggers great exodus: Smytten PulseAI Survey

New Delhi: Delhi-NCR is witnessing what experts are calling a slow but unmistakable mass exodus, as toxic air forces residents…

8 months ago

Delhi-NCR air quality deteriorates; Centre enforces stage III curbs under GRAP

New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday imposed stricter anti-pollution measures under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)…

9 months ago

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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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,…

11 months ago