New Delhi: Studies have linked air pollution to significant decrease in life expectancy. Now a new study by Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) reveals that inhaling minute airborne
<p>Action taken report filed by the Department of Urban Development, Uttar Pradesh in original application No. 209/2019 on the matter pertaining to unscientific dumping of solid waste in Loni Nagar Palika
<p>The following draft rules which the Central Government proposes to make, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 6, 8 and 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986), in supersession
During the review, experts informed the House panel that forests near tobacco cultivation areas are facing decline and loss of biodiversity. In several parts of the country, firewood is used to dry the
In the letter, Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain on Saturday, explained how with the onset of winter, the Capital faced high levels of pollution leading to large cases of respiratory illness.
At least a dozen pollutant industries in Bengal have been ignoring closure orders from the Central Pollution Control Board, The Telegraph has found while following up on the apex agency's reprimand to
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Least visible pollutant particle in air in major cities , 09/05/2016. The total Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) in ambient air is comprised of PM10 (particulate matter
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Surinder Singh Vs State of Haryana dated 23/04/2019 regarding illegal mining in Pinjore belt, Chandimandir, Kalka, Haryana. A report furnished by
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vivek Kamboj & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 23/04/2019 regarding solid waste management in Gurgaon, Haryana. The NGT expressed
Delhi has been in spotlight for its poor air quality but towns and villages near industrial clusters and coal mines may be far worse off. A report called "Poisoned" on water, air and soil pollution in
AGRA: In over 300 schools spread across nine districts of western Uttar Pradesh, the quality of water was found to be very poor, with high levels of very toxic chemicals. A Delhi-based environmentalist,
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nagar Palika Parishad, Vrindavan & Others Vs Madhumangal Shukla & Others dated 22/04/2019 regarding unregulated dumping of municipal solid
<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Maharashtra Pollution Control Board & Others Vs Charudatt Pandurang Koli & <a href="http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/Mahul_Village_air_pollution_Supreme
It has allegedly been contaminated by effluents from industries The National Green Tribunal has directed the Central and Uttar Pradesh pollution monitoring bodies to analyse soil samples from agricultural
Nagpur: Following repeated complaints by city activist Kanakrai Savadia, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has directed chief secretary to take appropriate action against violation of pollution control
DEHRADUN: Responding to a query raised by Haridwar MP and former Uttarakhand chief minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank in the Lok Sabha on Thursday regarding the steps taken by the central government to
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ashwin Rastogi Vs State of Madhya Pradesh & Others dated 11/02/2020 regarding plastic waste and the steps needed to be taken for its disposal
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Mathura Cantonment Board to comply with its order and pay Rs 10 lakh as environmental compensation for causing pollution in the temple town and river
This is the second time that the AIIMS panel has failed to submit its report despite direction from the NGT. An AIIMS panel, formed by the Centre after a chemical spill at the Tughlaqabad depot here,
<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Federal Agro Industres Private Limited Vs Union of India & Others dated 02/11/2018 regarding closure order by NGT for the industrial units of
