The Graded Response Action Plan or GRAP, which promises to take strict action to control air pollution in Delhi and the National Capital Region, cannot replace urgent long-term action, experts say New
The bench of Justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta also fined the MoEF Rs 2 lakh for delay in drawing up pollution emission standards for industries using pet coke and furnace oil in NCR. THE SUPREME
Terming it as a "completely disgusting state of affairs", the top court asked the Ministry why the standards were not finalised despite its earlier direction that it should be done on or before June 30
As per a 2015 IIT-Kanpur study on air pollution, road dust (32%) is the largest contributor to air pollution, followed by vehicular pollution (20%). Environment minister Imran Hussain wrote to Union
GURGAON: It will be difficult, if not impossible, to extend the ban on diesel gensets that kicked in on October 17 in Delhi to its immediate neighbours in NCR - Gurgaon in the south and Noida and Ghaziabad
With air quality in the capital deteriorating by the day, Delhi to now rely on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) coming into effect on Tuesday for any improvement. The action plan has been designed
NEW DELHI: A report submitted in the Supreme Court last week by Harish Salve, the amicus curiae in air pollution matters, highlighted how the Union environment ministry's stand on various measures to control
The only official document on the ‘known health impact’ of fireworks is a compilation of findings of surveys, put together by Central Pollution Control Board. Citing toxins in the air, Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to mull over whether on-board diagnostics (OBD) scanners could be made compulsory for vehicle pollution test centres in grade A cities like Delhi, from December
Over the past week, images from NASA, available through its Fire Mapper, have revealed a considerable upsurge in the number of fires in not just Punjab, but also Haryana and western UP, between September
NEW DELHI: Only a fraction of truck drivers crossing the border to enter the city between 11pm and 6am reveal their origin and destination by showing a tax receipt issued by the transporter or the agency
Measures like diversion of school buses and a limit on private vehicles have been proposed Air pollution levels will rise even further in the Capital, with the onset of the paddy harvesting season.
GURUGRAM: Gurgaon was the most polluted city in the country on Sunday, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) touching the 274 mark (considered 'poor'). In contrast, Delhi's AQI was a 'moderate' 196. PM2.5
The much talked about Odd-Even road rationing system is all set to return to the Capital this winter, when the graded response action plan (GRAP) to curb air pollution rolls out on October 15. The plan
Farmers in Punjab have started using paddy stubble to generate electricity through biomass machines The capital may not witness smoggy mornings this winter as many farmers in the neighbouring state
After suffering from polluted air for years, especially during winter, the citizens of Delhi may just be able to breathe cleaner air this time. Delhi may get respite from smoggy mornings this winter.
The booming realty sector is set to be adversely hit in the National Capital Region (NCR) with brick-kilns not conforming to environment norms slated to be closed for four months—October to January.
Sources said Transport Minister Satyendar Jain discussed the roadmap for the inquiry with officials Wednesday. The transport department geared up for an inquiry into allegations of uncertified CNG kits
NEW DELHI: The use of sulphur-heavy fuel, a major source of air pollution, such as furnace oil (FO) and pet coke in industries operating across the country will finally be regulated, starting this winter.
Gurgaon: High air pollution levels in the city have been generally associated with winters. But of late, the air quality continues to be poor even during summer - so much so that PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels,
