Cities and towns across the country where the hazardous particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) exceeds prescribed limits will now under law have to implement measures to reduce dust.

Moderate annual air quality was recorded at 29 cities, while 13 cities recorded poor annual air quality.

The NGO has evaluated the data by the Central Board of Pollution Control (CPCB) and Environment Ministry.

BENGALURU: The water you drink or use for your daily needs may not be as safe as you think.

CHENNAI: While the Tamil Nadu government spent hundreds of crores of taxpayer money to restore the Cooum river, miscreants have wreaked havoc on the project piling tonnes of construction and plasti

NAGPUR: Concerned over lax implementation of solid waste management by many states, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will be reviewing steps taken by the authorities to comply with enviro

Calcutta: Calcutta's air is unbreathable in the current season, figures thrown up by the measuring stations of the state pollution control board reveal.

NEW DELHI: LED and electronic panels installed at major traffic intersections across the capital, which usually display road safety tips, will now also show real-time air quality data and health ad

NEW DELHI: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is going to commission a study based on data from government hospitals across the country to get an accurate picture of health impact of air pollut