In a major crackdown on plastic use, the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC), on Saturday, announced that it would launch a drive against the use of plastic bags that are less than 50 microns,

Say move to keep check on emissions, combat air pollution across the country

In the wake of sudden rise in cases of dengue and other vector-borne diseases in the national capital, the Delhi government today said there was "no need to panic" and the administration was "adequ

In a move intended to reduce pollution caused by vehicular emissions, the Supreme Court directed the Centre to take steps to refuse insurance cover to a vehicle that does not have a valid pollution

The Centre for Science and Environment welcomed the top court decision and said that it can have far reaching impact on curbing air pollution.

However, the tribunal clarified that this is an interim direction and may be changed after hearing all parties concerned.

517 people have died of swine flu in Delhi

An investigation by DNA found that the blood cell separator machine at Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) hospital, is old and breaks down most of the time.

The government on Tuesday told the Lok Sabha that the exposure to chemicals used in textile dyeing units can affect human health and the civic authorities would take action against any such industr