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Environmentalist Turns Ganesh Chaturthi into a 10-Day Awareness Drive
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 21: Viral Desai, the Greenman of Surat, has been transforming Ganesh Chaturthi into a 10-day long environmental awareness drive called 'Tree Ganesha'. Every year, this initiative brings together around 10,000 students from schools and colleges to participat
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Winter action plan based on 21 focus points prepared to combat winter poll
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Gopal Rai announced that the Winter Action Plan will be revealed on September 27, adding that for the first time, drone monitoring will be used to track pollution at 13 hotspots, and a special task force will be formed.
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SC stays NGT decision imposing penalty of Rs 1,000 cr on Punjab govt for f
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) decision imposing a penalty of Rs 1,000 crore on the Punjab government as environmental compensation for failing to manage solid and liquid waste.
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Delhi Government approves replacement, induction of electric vehicles in '
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The government has also put forward the guidelines for replacing Gramin Sewa vehicles with electric versions.
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SC refuses to entertain plea for curbing noise pollution, unregulated usag
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Supreme Court has declined a petition seeking directions to curb noise pollution and regulate the use of light laser beams and loudspeakers in public spaces, gatherings and events during festivals in Maharashtra.
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"Govt working on war footing to control pollution in winter": Gopal Rai
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Delhi government announced a complete ban on production, storage, sale, and use of firecrackers in the national capital to address air pollution during winter. The ban will remain in place till January 1, 2025.
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Delhi govt bans production, sale and use of firecrackers till Jan 1
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
"In a bid to control the rise in pollution levels in Delhi during the winter season, the Kejriwal government has imposed a complete ban on the manufacturing, storing, sale, and usage of firecrackers. Online sale/delivery of firecrackers to also remain prohibited. The prohibitions to remai
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Environment minister Bhupender Yadav assesses clean air action plans under
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Union environment minister Bhupinder Yadav reviewed implementation plans of various states and union territories to address air pollution under NCAP.
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Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Rajasthan CM Sharma attend International C
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies called Swachh Vayu Diwas was observed on Saturday in Jaipur in the august presence of Union Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. The event was also graced by
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"Delhi to use drones for air quality monitoring to curb air pollution duri
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said that the Environment Department will use drones to monitor air quality at pollution hotspots as part of a 21-point plan to curb air pollution during cold months.
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Eco-friendly Ganesh idols crafted from cow dung gaining popularity
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Eco-friendly Ganesh idols made from cow dung are gaining traction for their sustainable benefits, including enriching the soil and reducing pollution, while also supporting local employment and women's empowerment.
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Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai Seeks "Positive Suggestions" from BJP
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday wrote to Delhi state unit presidents of Congress and BJP, seeking positive suggestions for incorporation into the Winter Action Plan aimed at reducing pollution in Delhi.
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