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Plastic ban: NGT seeks status report from Delhi Govt.
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 18 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday sought a detailed compliance report by May 19 from the Delhi Government and state pollution control committee in connection with the usage of disposable plastic in the national capital.
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NGT, UPPCB to hold joint inspections at River Ramganga
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Feb.17 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal, on the petition of ex-Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) will jointly inspect and file a report on the issue of e-waste burning carrying at River Ramganga, Mor
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Delhi govt reviews air quality, stresses on enhanced vigil for anti-air po
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 13 (ANI): Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain on Tuesday reviewed the ambient air quality position with scientists and engineers of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee and senior officials of the Department of Environment.
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Pollution check: L-G directs officials to ensure construction sites follow
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov. 25 (ANI): While chairing the third high-level meeting to discuss the condition of air pollution in the national capital on Friday, Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Najeeb Jung directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Delhi Police to ensure strict implementat
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Ban on generators in Delhi to continue till Jan. 31
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov. 17 (ANI): The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has issued an order to extend the ban on generators and to continue the closure of all units of the Badarpur Thermal Power Plant till January 31 next year.
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Delhi: Ban on construction, demolition lifted after pollution level drops
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov. 15 (ANI): After the Delhi Pollution Control Committee recorded a 1/3rd fall in the particulate matter (PM) 10 levels and 1/4th fall in PM 2.5 levels, Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung lifted the ban imposed on construction and demolition activities in the city, in the s
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Air pollution: Are you waiting for pollution related deaths, SC asks CPCB
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov. 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday criticized the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for not having an action plan ready for the "emergency" smog situation and asked whether it is waiting for pollution related deaths.
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Delhi gasps: SC to hear plea on worsening pollution levels
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov. 7(ANI): Following the severe crisis in the national capital with has left residents gasping, the Supreme Court on Tuesday will her a plea on the alarming pollution levels in Delhi, which the Environment Pollution Control Authority(EPCA) has termed as worst in 17 years
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NGT asks Centre, state Pollution Control Committee to take steps to contro
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov. 4 (ANI): Taking cognizance of the alarming air quality in Delhi, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday asked the Central Pollution Control Board and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to take steps to control and curb the pollution.
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Chinese crackers Crackdown: Delhi government forms 11 teams
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct. 25 (ANI): The Delhi Government on Tuesday constituted 11 district-wise teams headed by sub-divisional magistrates and assisted by executive engineers of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to "curb the sale and purchase of illegally imported Chinese crac
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