Nagpur: The Union environment ministry has banned party poppers, a popular object which explodes when a string is pulled, stating that the devices pose a serious threat to human health and environm

Delhi is 6th most polluted city in world: WHO

While earlier it was only paddy stubble burning that had Punjab officials on its toes after harvesting in October-November, now the trend to burn wheat stubble is catching up among farmers.

NEW DELHI: Delhi is not the most polluted city in the world. But that's hardly any reason to cheer.

PANAJI: The implementation of the coastal zone management plan (CZMP) for Goa is likely to be delayed further, as the state has sought an extension till October 30 to finalize the plan.

PATIALA: Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has decided to challenge the recent report prepared by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in which eight cities have been listed among worst f

Praja has gathered the data of air quality through an Right to Information query to the Central Pollution Control Board.

Jaipur: Pollution level has spiked in five cities of Rajasthan and air quality has failed to meet National Air Quality Standards as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report.

Dehradun: Beyond Haridwar, the work to take the 900-km charcoal road deep into the Himalayas till the four holiest shrines is going on at a hysterical pace.

Nashik: Once know for its salubrious climate and scenic beauty, the city now frequently has a haze in the air.