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CAQM issues statutory direction to strengthen dust mitigation from constru
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued Statutory Direction No. 97 to strengthen dust mitigation measures and streamline the management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste across Delhi-NCR, in a bid to curb particulate pollution in the region.
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CAQM conducts inspection of road stretches maintained by Municipal Corpora
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) conducted an inspection drive in Faridabad, Haryana, on January 13, to assess road dust mitigation measures and the upkeep of road stretches maintained by the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF), as part of i
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CAQM conducts inspection of PWD roads, re-inspection of DDA road stretches
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) conducted an inspection drive on Wednesday to assess compliance and effectiveness of corrective measures undertaken by concerned road-maintaining agencies following inspections carried out earlier on December 12.
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CAQM's 26 flying squads inspect 321 road stretches across Delhi to monitor
Updated : 6 months ago IST
As part of the CAQM's (Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas) ongoing enforcement actions to strengthen on-ground monitoring and intensification of dust mitigation measures under the statutory framework and the extant GRAP in force, 26 Flying Squads undertook a
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Delhi government intensifies enforcement of dust mitigation measures at ro
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
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.
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Wildfires drive global air pollution, WMO warns of rising health risks
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Wildfires significantly worsened air pollution in 2024, spreading harmful PM 2.5 particles across continents, the WMO said. Officials warned climate change increases wildfire risks, affecting health, infrastructure, and ecosystems. Effective mitigation measures, as seen in China, Europe, and
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Punjab Minister Barinder Goyal reviews flood situation, orders urgent reli
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Minister held detailed telephonic discussions with Deputy Commissioners of the affected districts and directed immediate relief and mitigation measures to safeguard lives, livestock, and property.
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Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah inspects Guwahati's worst-hit flood zon
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
In a proactive move to address Guwahati's persistent urban flooding crisis, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs (DoHUA), Jayanta Mallabaruah, on Wednesday conducted an extensive visit to several flood-affected areas across the city. During the inspection, the Minister visited major flood-p
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UP: 'Operation Bhediya' intensified in Bahraich to search for wolves
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
In light of recent wolf attacks in 25-30 villages under Mahsi tehsil in the Bahraich range of Bahraich Forest Division, senior officials have intensified control and mitigation measures. Sector-wise patrols have been conducted day and night, and sector in-charges have been instructed to d
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Environment Minister responds to Jairam Ramesh's concerns over Great Nicob
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
In a letter dated August 21, Yadav assured that "exemplary mitigation measures" have been put in place to reduce the environmental impact of the project while considering "strategic, national, and defence interests."
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Pak: Air quality in Islamabad declines amid lack of mitigation measures
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Moreover, the water bodies in and around the federal capital are facing contamination from multiple sources, including industrial discharges, agricultural runoff, and untreated domestic waste. This deterioration in water quality poses serious threats to both public health and aquatic life
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Air Pollution: Several states haven't utilized funds received under NCAP a
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
This comes after NGT going through the reports filed by Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and others, stated that the reports reflect that the implementation of comprehensive mitigation measures for the prevention, control, and reduction of air pollu
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