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SC asks why firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR only and not in entire country
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran orally expressed the need to explore a pan-India ban on firecrackers.
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World Bank approves USD 212.6 loan for coastal zone management in Tamil Na
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
World Bank's Board of Executive Directors have approved a new program to support coastal communities in India, by protecting and conserving ecosystems, reducing plastic pollution and providing more and diverse jobs for people in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
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Delhi: Mansukh Mandaviya visits 'Garv se Swadeshi' stalls during 'Fit Indi
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to the reporters, the Union Minister said, "'Sundays on Cycle' was organised today to take forward the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra for 'Swadeshi' and 'Fit India' in more than 8,000 places. We saw all the sports goods made by the Swadeshi brands at the Dhyan Chand Stadium..
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Rising Demand for Dermatologist - Approved Skincare in India's Wellness Ec
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 5: India's wellness economy is going through a fascinating shift, where skincare is no longer about occasional indulgence but an everyday necessity. The rising humidity, pollution, and relentless pace of urban life have pushed consumers to seek dermatologist-appr
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Wildfires drive global air pollution, WMO warns of rising health risks
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks 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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Invisible bacteria get free ride in city air, threatening human health
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Airborne pathogens, bacteria capable of causing infections in the lungs, gut, mouth and skin, are twice as abundant in densely populated parts of Delhi compared to less crowded regions, stated a release.
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Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Sirsa reviews State Action Plan on Cl
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Senior officials from the Department of Environment and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) apprised him on future climate trends projected up to 2050 and the corresponding adaptive measures across all priority sectors.
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Assam: Pobitora Sanctuary holds awareness drive on plastic pollution, part
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
During the drive, more than 200 individuals from Rajamayong Village and the Forest Department of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary participated, collecting and disposing of a huge quantity of one-time-use plastic from the picnic spots and roadside of the Pobitora-Kamarpur Road, which spans approxi
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"India's E-waste Recovery Jumps Past 70%: A Compliance Turnaround," says F
Updated : 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 19: India's e-waste ecosystem has posted its strongest year yet under the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regime, with national recovery climbing from 61.94% in FY 2023-24 to 70.71% in FY 2024-25. The surge, Shashi She
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Mansukh Mandaviya gives clarion call to citizens to contribute towards fit
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Started by the Hon'ble Sports Minister in December 2024, the cycling initiative has been organised across more than 46,000 locations till now with an overall participation of 8 lakh-plus individuals. Continuing its mission to build a healthier, pollution-free India, the Ministry of Youth
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Janmashtmi: Dhol-Tasha, Worli Beats to replace DJs at Pune's combined Dahi
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In a unique initiative aimed at promoting cultural authenticity and reducing noise pollution, 25 prominent mandals across Pune joined hands to celebrate Dahi Handi together at a single venue.
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Israelis waned to avoid outdoors for a few days
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In light of the extreme weather, heavy dust in the air and haze are expected in the coming days, along with an increase in dust and air pollution concentrations.
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