Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated, "Dust generated from road cutting and construction is a significant contributor to harmful PM2.5 levels in our air. Strict compliance with the dust mitigation guidelines is non-negotiable as we work to protect the health of our citizens a
The Delhi government is relentlessly advancing its scientifically designed Winter Action Plan, with a firm focus on curbing pollution at its sources through robust ground interventions under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa informed that through the DPCC Dust Pollution Control Self-Assessment Portal, integrated with the Municipal Corporations' building sanction process, the government is ensuring that every construction and demolition (C&D) site above 500 sqm is
The Centre's air pollution mitigation body is examining a plan to install dust sensors along key stretches of Delhi and the adjoining NCR region to monitor road dust, one of the major contributors to the capital's particulate pollution load.
Karachi is experiencing "hazardous smog" due to falling temperatures and dust from construction sites, posing serious health risks, especially to children. Health experts advised wearing face masks, eating nutritious food, and avoiding unnecessary outdoor activity. Cases of chest infections
JDU National Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha on Monday slammed Mahagathbandhan's Chief Ministerial candidate and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's statement that if the alliance comes to power in Bihar, it will throw the Waqf (Amendment) Act into the dustbin.
He said that the Delhi Government is increasing pollution rather than creating awareness among peopEarlier today, after the invocation of GRAP-2 regulations in the Delhi-NCR following an increase in pollution levels, BJP leader RP Singh termed it a difficult time for the region, stating t
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) has remained in the 'poor' category (between 201-300 AQI) for the past few days amid the Diwali festival fervour across the region.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in Delhi-NCR has imposed Stage I of the graded response action plan (GRAP). The action comes after the air quality index (AQI) in the region dropped to 211, categorising it as 'poor', according to a statement released by the Commission.