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Delhi HC issues notice to Environment Ministry, state govts over air, wate
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF), Ministry of Coal, governments of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and others on a plea alleging fly ash disposal causing
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SC refuses to entertain Delhi govt's plea seeking closure of power plants
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea filed by the Delhi government against the Centre seeking closure of 10 power plants in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, contributing to air pollution of the national capital.
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Most Chinese companies responsible for air pollution, says Ministry report
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], July 8 (ANI): One out of every two Chinese companies were found to have numerous air pollution issues, revealed the environment ministry during its inspection.
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Growth of newborn babies during pregnancy might get affected by air pollut
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Leioa [Spain], July 3 (ANI): Thyroid hormones are essential for regulating fetal growth and metabolism, and play an important role in neurological development. The findings of a new study suggest that in recent years, air pollution affects the thyroid.
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Riding bicycles to markets will keep us healthy: MP minister on fuel price
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 29 (ANI): Addressing the issue of rising fuel prices, Madhya Pradesh Energy Minister Pradhuman Singh Tomar said riding bicycles to vegetable markets will keep us healthy and also keeps the pollution away.
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Defence Ministry signs Rs 583 cr contract with GSL for construction of pol
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed a contract with Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) for the construction of two Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) at a cost of about Rs 583 crores.
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Amid rising fuel prices, wedding procession uses bullock carts to reach ve
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Deoria (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 21 (ANI): To keep the traditions and customs alive, curb pollution and amid rising fuel prices a marriage procession in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria was taken out on bullock carts on Sunday.
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NGT suggests Haryana govt to ensure improvement of water quality
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal has suggested that improvement in water quality be ensured by making the pollution control device effective.
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Water supply will be affected in several areas of Delhi on June 20
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Delhi Jal Board on Saturday informed that water supply will be affected in several areas in morning and evening on June 20, due to rise in 'ammonia pollution and high algae' in Yamuna river thereby hampering water production at Wazirabad, Chandrawal and O
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Pak losing traditional nesting sites for sea turtles due to increasing pol
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 18 (ANI): With increasing water pollution and garbage scattered across its beaches, Pakistan has been rapidly losing its traditional nesting sites for sea turtles, posing further threats to the already endangered species, according to experts.
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NGT directs CPCB, Environment Ministry to issue guidelines for conducting
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Ministry of Environment in coordination with other concerned authorities to consider issuing appropriate guidelines for conducting safety audits and taking other
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Delhi teenager develops eco-friendly, affordable air purifier
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 14 (ANI): A 19-year-old Delhi boy has developed an eco-friendly and affordable air purifier to tackle growing air pollution.
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