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, 2022On 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, 2022GRAP 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, 2022Additionally, 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, 2022This 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, 2020A 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, 2020The 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, 2020Delhi’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, 2019Air-borne suspended particulate matter (SPM), respiratory particulate matter (RPM) and contaminant gases exist in the atmosphere in various degrees.
November 1, 2019CPCB has asked the agencies to enhance their vigilance before Diwali to avoid emergency situations during the critical period.
October 24, 2019Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said that the ban would come up in a phased manner.
September 14, 2019CPCB recruitment 2019: Interested candidates should apply online on the official website-cpcb.nic.in
February 4, 2019Delhi'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, 2018The 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, 2018The 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, 2018Terming 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, 2018Meanwhile, SAFAR has issued a health advisory due to an increase in the pollution level of the city.
October 29, 2018