In connection with a public interest litigation (PIL) that has alleged violation of environmental laws by a large number of units of ceramic industry in Morbi-Wankaner region of Saurashtra, the Guj

JAIPUR: Untreated industrial and domestic effluent has turned rivers in Rajasthan into chemical-laden toxic 'nullahs' that are adversely affecting the ground water and health of people living aroun

Recent Case Of Panchsheel Park Highlights Worrying Trend

New Delhi: While smog and air pollution worry Delhiites, a rather loud aspect of pollution is being overlooked. A recent case in the National Green Tribunal shows that noise exceeds the safety standard in most parts of the capital. Roadside noise levels near Panchsheel Park are found to be higher than the permissible limit, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) told the green body recently.

AHMEDABAD: Seventy-seven ceramic industrial units in Morbi and Wankaner have closed their coal gasifiers, while the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has issued closure notice to 126 other uni

It takes into account the letter of the CPC Board officials on the issue

National Green Tribunal has intervened and stayed operations of stone quarries of a private company, which were allegedly causing much environmental pollution in Kidigam panchayat under Kashinagar Police Station limits in Gajapati district.

Growing awareness about harmful crackers leads to decrease in RSPM.

With a thick blanket of smog engulfing the Capital, the Central Pollution Control Board on Wednesday said rain and high-speed wind can clear the pollutants in the air and increase visibility.

The Meteorological Department has forecast rain and thundershowers over the next couple of days.

Experts Blame It On Type Of Crackers, Say Situation Critical

New Delhi: Many Delhiites felt that decibels levels on Diwali night were a shade lower than previous years, but the dense haze of near-choking pollution told a different story. Now the verdict is out. The PM 10 (coarse particles) levels this year were found to be higher compared to last year at all monitoring locations in the city, the Central Pollution Control Board said.