DNA: Will firecrackers be banned again on Diwali?
DNA: Pollution has started increasing in Delhi due to burning of stubble by farmers in Haryana and Punjab. Due to which the problems of the people of Delhi have started increasing.
Oct 21, 2023, 01:24 AM IST
Delhi Government to Study Reduction in air Pollution due to Anti-Smog Guns, Water Sprinklers
The government will request proposals from agencies to establish a network of low-cost sensors in the areas and the routes where water sprinklers and anti-smog guns and machines are deployed.
Feb 14, 2023, 08:45 AM IST
Delhiites, you may soon get rid of NOISE POLLUTION, govt is taking this BIG STEP
According to the DPCC, violation of noise rules may attract a penalty of up to Rs 1 lakh.
Dec 12, 2022, 18:01 PM IST
AAP govt prohibits production, sale and use of firecrackers in Delhi till Jan 1, 2023
Delhi government bans the production, sale, and use of firecrackers till Jan 1, 2023. This ban also extends to the online sale and delivery of firecrackers.
Sep 07, 2022, 11:31 AM IST
Delhi's Ghazipur slaughterhouse shut for harming environment
The bench was dealing with a complaint filed against the violation of environmental norms in the operation of a slaughterhouse by Frigorifico Allana Pvt.
May 19, 2022, 20:18 PM IST
Alert! You can be fined Rs 1 lakh for creating noise pollution in Delhi
As per the new rules by DPCC, individuals can be fined up to Rs 1 lakh for causing noise pollution in the city.
Jul 10, 2021, 13:33 PM IST
Yamuna river: Delhi bans soaps, detergents not conforming to latest BIS standards to curb pollution
The NGT had also directed to launch awareness campaigns about the harmful effect of using substandard soaps and detergents.
Jun 14, 2021, 21:37 PM IST
Pollution level in Delhi rises to 326, pollution in Noida more than Delhi
Pollution in the national capital remains a matter of concern as air quality is still in poor category on Friday. The Air Quality Index was 285 in ITO, 243 in RK Puram and 259 in Anand Vihar, all three were in the 'bad' category according to Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) data.
Oct 16, 2020, 09:30 AM IST
Delhi Pollution Control Committee imposes fines worth Rs 4 cr on 31 RMC plants, 8 construction sites for violating air pollution control norms
The DPCC found that building materials such as aggregates, sand, cement etc were not fully covered and wind-breaking walls of specified height were not in place.
Sep 27, 2020, 00:15 AM IST
Submit report on hotels at Mahipalpur: NGT to Delhi govt
A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notices to the city government, the DPCC, hotel Jindal Palace and others while seeking their reply in two weeks.
Nov 30, 2017, 19:56 PM IST
Submit plan to tackle pollution in 2 weeks or get Rs 5 lakh deducted from salary: NGT pulls up state govts
Pressing on the immediate need for such a plan, the NGT said that it should be filed within 2 weeks.
Nov 17, 2017, 14:20 PM IST
Delhi air quality drops, at least 12 times polluted in morning hours
After a very short breather, Delhi and NCR on Sunday saw a considerable dip in the air quality, which was back under `severe` category at several places, while pollution levels at some places during morning hours were 12 to 19 times the permissible limit.
Nov 05, 2017, 21:10 PM IST
NGT asks Delhi government to shut hazardous industries in East Delhi
Noting that functioning of industrial units in residential areas is harmful, the National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi government and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to take action against all such units operating without consent.
Dec 25, 2016, 15:23 PM IST
Over 300 sites penalised for violating dust pollution norms
Analysis of data shared by the Delhi government brought out the trend. Around Rs 2 crore has been recovered by the government departments and civic bodies empowered to act against dust violators since November 2015.
Nov 04, 2016, 20:47 PM IST
National Green Tribunal slams Centre, Delhi govt over rising air pollution; summons environment secretaries of four states
The development came as Delhi's air quality deteriorated to alarming levels and witnessed its worst smog situation in 17 years on Wednesday and Thursday.
Nov 04, 2016, 12:50 PM IST
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living to appeal against NGT order, won't pay Rs 5 crore fine
The NGT slapped a Rs 5 crore fine on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living for organising World Culture Festival on the banks of Yamuna.
Mar 10, 2016, 09:07 AM IST
Air quality 'improving' due to odd-even scheme: Delhi Government
The cut in vehicular emission due to rolling out of the odd-even scheme has resulted "definitive decline" in levels of PM2.5 pollutants, Delhi Government said on Tuesday while claiming success of the restrictions unveiled on January 1.
Jan 06, 2016, 00:39 AM IST
Odd-even scheme: 229 people challaned in Delhi on Day 2
As many as 229 people were challaned on Saturday for the violation of norms in the odd-even scheme for rationing of vehicles on the second day of its implementation in the national capital.
Jan 03, 2016, 00:51 AM IST
Marked pollution drop this New Year: Delhi government
PM 2.5 are the particulate matter capable of causing harm to human respiration, if present above permissible levels. DPCC prescribes 60 units of PM 2.5 levels as the standard level.
Jan 02, 2016, 22:37 PM IST
Delhi's air toxicity 14 times above limit, higher than Beijing's
As per the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), the capital's air is 3 to 14 times more polluted than the prescribed limits.
Dec 09, 2015, 13:37 PM IST
