Tag: Central Pollution Control Board
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Centre hiding its failures behind stubble burning: Punjab ministers
Centre government is highlighting the issue of stubble burning to divert people's attention from the unfortunate incident that took place in Gujarat (Morbi rope bridge tragedy), they said.
November 4, 2022 -
Still a long way to go: Arvind Kejriwal on Delhi Pollution
On Tuesday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the results of actions made by Delhi residents to curb pollution in the city are encouraging but still there is a long way to go.
October 25, 2022 -
Delhi’s air quality turns ‘poor’, CAQM asks states to strictly enforce pollution control measures
GRAP is a set of emergency measures taken to reduce air pollution. The measures include banning construction activities and entry of trucks into Delhi.
October 6, 2022 -
CPCB taking measures to implement single-use plastic ban by 30 June
Additionally, directions have been issued to SPCB/PCCs to modify/revoke Consent to operate issued under Air/Water Act to industries engaged in banned SUP production.
June 18, 2022 -
New paradigms needed for effluent assessment
This economic growth has imposed tremendous pressure on India’s water bodies, which have already been heavily polluted. Nearly 70 per cent of the total available surface water in India is polluted and is unsuitable for human consumption, agricultural and industrial uses.
December 25, 2020 -
Prepare action plans for restoration of environment: NGT to State Pollution Boards
A petition seeking disciplinary action against the illegal operation of commercial establishments, commercial complexes, nursing homes, clinics, hospitals, marriage halls, and hotels in UP was filed.
July 27, 2020 -
NGT slaps Rs 25 lakh fine on business park, golf course in Noida for irreversible damage to environment
The green panel was examining a report filed by a committee of the CPCB and Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, which said that groundwater is being illegally drawn.
June 21, 2020 -
Supreme Court asks Centre to explore possibilities of combating air pollution
Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) is at emergency levels again on Wednesday with an overall count of 476 and not much relief is expected for the next two days till Friday.
November 13, 2019 -
Too-little, too-late approach cannot tackle pollution
Air-borne suspended particulate matter (SPM), respiratory particulate matter (RPM) and contaminant gases exist in the atmosphere in various degrees.
November 1, 2019 -
Central Pollution Control Board asks agencies to enhance ground-level action before Diwali
CPCB has asked the agencies to enhance their vigilance before Diwali to avoid emergency situations during the critical period.
October 24, 2019 -
Single-use plastic: Cigarette butts, 11 other items to be banned by Centre
Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said that the ban would come up in a phased manner.
September 14, 2019 -
CPCB recruitment 2019: Walk in interview for various posts, check details at cpcb.nic.in
CPCB recruitment 2019: Interested candidates should apply online on the official website-cpcb.nic.in
February 4, 2019 -
Delhi’s air quality deteriorates, 6 areas record severe pollution
Delhi's air quality deteriorated further with six areas in the city recording severe pollution as authorities predicted further rise in the next two days.
December 4, 2018 -
NGT fines Delhi govt Rs 25 crore for failure to curb air pollution
The green panel said that even after more than four-and-a-half years, the complaint of the aggrieved parties is that the pollution caused by the unregulated handling of plastic continues to remain unabated.
December 3, 2018 -
Delhi to deploy 44 teams to check air pollution from November 1
The 44 teams will comprise SDMs, officers from the municipal corporations, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Delhi Environment Department, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
October 30, 2018 -
SC prohibits plying of 15-yr-old petrol, 10-yr-old diesel vehicles in NCR
Terming as "very critical" the prevailing situation of pollution in Delhi-NCR region, the apex court directed that a list of 15-year-old petrol and 10-year-old diesel vehicles be published on the websites of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and transport department.
October 29, 2018 -
Delhi inhales toxic air as thick haze engulfs capital, air quality remains poor
Meanwhile, SAFAR has issued a health advisory due to an increase in the pollution level of the city.
October 29, 2018