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Air quality in Delhi remains in 'Poor' category for second day after rainfall

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in ‘poor’ category in the national capital on Sunday morning. Air quality across Delhi continues to be in the ‘Poor’ category, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said.

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Air emergency in Delhi: City chokes on smog as AQI remains in 'severe' zone

According to the data shared by the CPCB, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi in the 'severe' category. Read further on Dynamite News

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105 Urban Local Bodies registered for EPR with CPCB

105 ULBs in Karnataka register for EPR with CPCB; Kalaburagi & Belagavi to benefit from proximity to cement factories; BBMP also aiming to earn revenue; CMCs to generate data on plastic waste & update CPCB; Brand owners to pay fee for collection, segregation & processing; DWCC to play key role…

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Air quality 'very poor' in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Delhi and its surrounding areas were shrouded in haze for the fourth consecutive day as the capital registered 'very poor' air quality.

The Times of India

Pollution board fines IOC, BPCL

CPCB fines IOC & BPCL for not installing pollution control devices at petrol pumps; IOC fined ₹1cr, BPCL ₹2cr. Petrol vapour contains cancer-causing substances; pumps ordered to install VRS to prevent vapours from escaping. IOC's financial implication limited to ₹1cr; BPCL received notice to pay ₹2cr. Notices received Oct 19,…

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NGT issues notice to Punjab CS, CPCB on air pollution caused by stubble burning

National Green Tribunal has issued notices to the Punjab chief secretary and member secretary of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

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NGT seeks report from CPCB on dumping of garbage in areas close to Kerala border

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NGT forms panel to simplify and enforce guidelines for Vinayaka idols’ immersion

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Debate over PoP versus clay idols resurfaces ahead of Ganeshotsav

MUMBAI: As the Ganesh festival arrives September 19-28, the BMC has renewed its efforts to implement the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) ban on plaster of paris (PoP) idols. The state government had permitted relaxation twice -- once owing to the Covid lockdown, and secondly, after mandals sought more time…

The Times of India

Air pollution in Tamil Nadu steadily declining over the last five years, says study

Tamil Nadu has seen a steady decline in air pollution in urban and rural areas between 2017 and 2022, a recent study has found.

The Hindu

Warrior Moms urge CPCB for strict ban on single-use plastics

BATHINDA: Warrior Moms, an environmental organisation representing concern mothers, from 32 cities across the country have urged the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to act tough and strictly implement ban on Single-Use Plastics.

The Times of India

Delhi most polluted city in India in 2022: Report

NEW DELHI: According to an analysis of Central Pollution Control Board data, Delhi was the most polluted city in India in 2022 with PM 2.5 levels more than double the safe limit and the third highest average PM10 concentration.

The Times of India

Rajasthan: As places become too loud, district collectors told to take proper action

JAIPUR: Loud noises at public places breached prescribed limits set by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in more than 95% places, sans industrial zones, across the state from January 1 to November 2022.

The Times of India

4 out of 5 families in Delhi-NCR are facing pollution-related health issues; 80% families have at least one member with respiratory problems

Delhi’s air quality remains very poor, with an AQI (air quality index) reading of 348 at Sunday, 9am. This is a slight improvement from Saturday’s 4pm reading of 381, released as part of the national bulletin by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

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With AQI of 265, Delhi's air on day before Diwali least polluted in 7 years

NEW DELHI: Delhi recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 265 on Sunday, which was lowest for the day before Diwali in seven years, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. Diwali will be celebrated across the country on Monday.

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Hyderabad’s Ganesh festival is ‘immersed’ in controversy

While Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi announced that idols made of PoP as well as the clay will be immersed in the Hussainsagar, despite the High Court’s orders

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MPCB lets Gondegaon coal washery open ‘with conditions’

NAGPUR: In a shocker for farmers and environmentalists, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has permitted Gondegaon coal washery to “conditionally restart” its operations.

The Times of India

No poor day, Delhi breathes its cleanest July air in 6 years

NEW DELHI: The city has been witnessing its cleanest July air this year since 2016.

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Chennai scores high as pollution stays within permissible limits: NCAP tracker

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report and analysis of air pollution levels across 10 cities throws insights into breaching and safety limits

The Times of India

Ghaziabad corporation gets only 25% of funds it received last year to tackle bad air

GHAZIABAD: The municipal corporation of Ghaziabad, where the air quality is one of the worst in the country, has this time received only a fourth of the funds it was sent by the Centre last year to tackle pollution. Officials said GMC got only Rs 15 crore under the 15th…

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Explained | Altering green laws

Will new penalties on environment violations soften the blow for air, water and land polluters?

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Be mindful while issuing NOCs for fuel outlets: NGT

‘Officials must clarify guidelines’

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New rules spur opportunities for e-waste recyclers

Draft rules in public domain for consultation

Newslaundry

What happened to Modi’s national ‘clean air’ project? Not much in three years

Three years since its launch, the national clean air programme – aimed at reducing particulate matter levels in 102 cities – is way behind its targets with two years left for the deadline.

The Hindu

NGT imposes ₹52 crore penalty on Adani power plant for environmental pollution in coastal Karnataka

MoEFCC also directed to get fresh studies on carrying capacity and environment impact done before permitting further expansion

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