Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …
While human life has perennially been under threat of pollution, monuments haven't been spared either and are being adversely impacted by contaminated air, experts say. Among the most evident symptoms of an affected monument, particularly those built in white marble or limestone is the gradual yellowing of the walls, similar …
Expressing doubts over the second phase of the fortnight-long odd-even scheme, a scientist has moved the National Green Tribunal seeking independent monitoring of air pollution levels. The plea is likely to be listed for hearing on April 19. Mahendra Pandey, previously associated with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) as …
More than a thousand diesel cars have been caught without an essential pollution filter that traps deadly particles, according to government figures. But experts warn the rogue practice of removing the filters, which contributes to air pollution-related deaths, could be far more widespread. Almost 29,000 people die prematurely each year …
New cars sold in the European Union were 3 percent cleaner in 2015 than the year before as restrictions on pollution forced manufacturers to make more efficient engines, data from the 28-nation bloc’s environment agency showed. The average carbon dioxide output of the 13.7 million cars put on the road …
Millions of people in Mexico City are choking on the worst air quality in 14 years, as cars and trucks add to the pollution with their outdated emissions controls. And it’s not as though Mexico lacks access to the best technology. The nation’s export-oriented factories, the focus of a $20 …
The Delhi government will roll out the second phase of the odd-even vehicle restriction scheme from Friday. (PTI file photo) GURGAON: Amity University Gurgaon will monitor the air quality in the National Capital Region as the Delhi government rolls out the second phase of the odd-even vehicle restriction scheme from …
Madurai: The city has to cope with not just unbearably high temperatures, it now has to to deal with soaring carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere as well. A field survey by a team from the school of energy, Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU), has shown the carbon dioxide (CO2) level …
Chandigarh: The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) in PGI was working on purchasing a few cycles for doctors that can be parked in a locked cycle stand within PGI. "We are planning with 10 cycles. If it works well, we shall get more," said Dr Seran Kumar Reddy, president, ARD. …
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday met Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari and urged him to back the second phase of the odd-even traffic scheme aimed at battling pollution. Kejriwal, accompanied by Transport Minister of Delhi Gopal Rai, also urged Gadkari to extend the date for registration of …
MEDELLIN, Colombia – Officials and forward-thinking citizens in the northwestern Colombian city of Medellin have decided to promote the use of bicycles by means of a digital application with specific benefits for users, as a means of lowering pollution levels in a city going through an environmental emergency. To complement …
Supreme Court today said there was nothing wrong with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directive to restrict the entry of petrol-run vehicles in the eco-sensitive Rohtang Pass area and the order was in the interest of ecology and environment. A bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur refused to …
Lucknow: The state transport department on Monday has directed its field officers and the traffic police to mandatorily check a vehicle's PUCC along with registration papers and driving license of the drivers, during routine inspections. Failure to produce the anti-pollution certificate would result in a Rs 1,000-fine and repeat offenders …
Meerut: Student leaders on Monday staged a protest against the RTO department authorities for their lackadaisical attitude in failing to prevent vehicles banned by NGT from plying on the roads. The green tribunal has banned all petrol vehicles 15 or more years old and 10-year-old diesel vehicles from plying from …
Pune: Most cities in India, including Pune, are choking on air pollution caused by the exhaust from aging vehicles, those that run on diesel, construction dust and smoke and particles from the burning of garbage. Every now and then, there is a hue and cry about discouraging the use of …
Ghaziabad: The city is all set to observe its third car-free day on Sunday. Members of the RWA Federation said the event will be held in Indirapuram in continuation of their effort to organise the event on the 10th of every month. Meanwhile, the district administration has issued directions to …
Government is committed to supplying Euro VI compliant fuel which will be at par with international standards, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said. "Euro VI fuel will be supplied by the Petroleum Ministry complying to international norms," Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari said. Dismissing any apprehensions of diluting …
Chandigarh: Over 100 people across all ages chose to kickstart their Sunday morning at the wildlife sanctuary behind Sukhna Lake with thrill, adventure, and to connect with nature. Cycle enthusiasts, home-makers, school students, college groups, working professionals, and even retired personnel participated in the 'Bicycle-cum-Nature Trail' -- a cycle ride …
The BEST on Wednesday announced that it will soon introduce electric buses for the first time on city roads. Around 25 to 30 fully electricrun buses may hit the roads in coming months. "We plan to convert some of our existing buses (CNG Diesel) into electric vehicles and for this …
District Collector M.G. Rajamanickam, who is also the district electoral officer, has turned down the request of the Pollution Control Board to exempt it from having to part with its two vehicles for election-related works. The PCB, meanwhile, is trying to fix an appointment with the Collector to convince him …
Visakhapatnam: Vizag, which was ranked the fifth clean city in the Swachh Bharat Survekshan conducted by the Union ministry of urban development, is finding its air pollution levels turning for the worse with each passing day. According to the observations made by the AP Pollution Control Board (APPCB), Visakhapatnam city …
