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Visitors welcome decision on e-pass for Nilgiris, Kodaikanal, say it will
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
With the directions concerning e-pass coming into force from today for vehicles entering the Nilgiris and Kodaikanal hill stations in Tamil Nadu, visitors said the decision will help regulate traffic and reduce pollution during the summer season
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Delhi records maximum number of 'good to moderate' air quality days in Apr
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
This was a result of favourable meteorological or weather conditions coupled with consistent, comprehensive, and concerted efforts by the Commission for Air Quality Management in the NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) and various stakeholders to control air pollution in the National Capital R
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37 pc spike in fossil fuel lobbyists at UN talks to curb plastic pollution
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Around 196 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists, including 11 from India, have registered for the United Nations negotiations on the first global treaty to curb plastic pollution in Ottawa, according to an analysis by the Centre for International Environmental Law (CIEL), a nonprof
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Ujjain Congress candidate Mahesh Parmar protests Shipra river pollution, t
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
"Today, after taking a dip in the Shipra River, I took a vow that until the Shipra River is purified and the discharge of sewage into it is stopped, I will fight for Shipra Maa till my last breath. I request the people of Ujjain that this is a matter of honour and pride for Ujjain. Please co
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MCD extinguishes 90 per cent of Ghazipur landfill fire
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has extinguished 90 per cent of the fire that razed at Gazipur landfill since Sunday evening, said MCD in a statement.
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Pakistan's medical infrastructure crisis makes essential medicines out of
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
A major chunk of Pakistan's population does not have access to primary and basic healthcare. The situation of medical infrastructure in Pakistan is becoming critical, especially for people who need essential medicines and injections like insulin, as the cost of these medicines remains out
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On Earth day, PM Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to environment protect
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Every year on April 22, Earth Day serves as a global reminder of our responsibility to protect the planet by bringing attention to challenges such as climate change, pollution, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. It demands a change in direction toward a sustainable future, urging individu
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Ghazipur landfill fire: Locals grapple with breathing issues, eye and thro
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amidst the fire that broke out at the Ghazipur landfill site in the National Capital on Sunday evening, people and residents have complained about several health issues like breathing difficulties and irritation in the eyes.
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NGT directs Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board to act against industria
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to take appropriate action, including the imposition of environmental compensation against the industrial units that are found to be violating the environmental norms in district Muzzafarnagar, Uttar P
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Teen Activist Manya Harsha Leads Recycling Revolution in Bengaluru, Transf
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 12: On this Earth Day, Bengaluru witnessed the heartwarming initiative of 13-year-old climate activist, Manya Harsha. In a tribute to her late grandmother, V Rudramma, Manya embarked on a mission to repurpose cherished sarees into eco-friendly reusable ba
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Kathmandu ranks top on list of worst AQI cities in world
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
As per the reading by IQ Air, a Swiss group that collects real-time air-quality data around the globe, the particulate matter pollution (PM2.5) levels of Kathmandu at 8 am (local time) stood at 241 micrograms per cubic metre.
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Indian Coast Guard vessel Samudra Paheredar makes port call in Muara, Brun
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Indian Coast Guard's Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) Samudra Paheredar made a port call at Muara, Brunei on Tuesday as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to ASEAN countries, the Ministry of Defence said.
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