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"Air pollution transcends economic, social, political divides": Shashi Tha
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to an official statement from the MP's office, the round table brings together India's leading air quality experts, policymakers, health professionals, and civil society actors to deliberate on scalable, cross-sectoral solutions to reduce air pollution and improve public health
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With aim of obesity, pollution-free nation, 34th edition of Fit India Sund
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Continuing its mission to build a healthier, pollution-free India, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in partnership with India Post, organised a special edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' on Sunday across 6000 locations nationwide.
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NF Railway signs MoUs with Pollution Control Board of Assam, IIT Guwahati
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by signing two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) at the General Manager's Conference Hall, NFR Headquarters, Maligaon, officials said on Saturday.
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Kerala to roll out liquor bottle deposit-return scheme through Bevco; pilo
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a major step towards tackling the plastic menace, the Kerala government is set to introduce a deposit-return scheme for liquor bottles sold through the Beverages Corporation (Bevco). The initiative, aimed at encouraging recycling and reducing environmental pollution, will be launched on a
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Delhi govt drafts new logistics policy to cut pollution, decongest roads,
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Delhi government is preparing to launch its Logistics and Warehousing Policy 2025, with the draft already outlining measures that will not only decongest Delhi but also reduce pollution and improve trade efficiency. The government is exploring dedicated logistics hubs, green freight corr
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Pollution levels should be determined by usage, not age: Manjinder Sirsa a
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the Delhi government's plea on July 28 regarding the EoL policy, which was put on hold after a public backlash. The policy, implemented in compliance with the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) guidelines, enforced a blanket ban on diesel vehi
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NGT flags concern over misclassification of rivers as drains in Ganga poll
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has raised concerns over the classification of several rivers in Uttar Pradesh as drains in official records related to the Ganga pollution control efforts.
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NGT disposes of plea on dyeing units in Loni after compliance report from
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The case focused on allegations that 19 industrial units and one Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) were releasing untreated toxic waste, violating the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
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Exemption of FGD mandate is a positive for coal-based power plants: CareEd
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
FGD is a system that removes sulphur dioxide (SO₂) from the smoke released by coal-fired power plants.
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"We want to explore ideas to tackle pollution from EOL vehicles: Delhi Min
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday announced that the BJP government has launched an innovation challenge to invite innovative solutions to tackle pollution from End-of-Life (EOL) vehicles.
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Delhi govt launches innovation challenge to tackle pollution from old vehi
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The initiative was issued as a standing order by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and focused on curbing emissions of particulate matter (PM) 2.5 and PM 10, which are known to be major contributors to the city's deteriorating air quality.
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"Will reduce pollution... clean Yamuna... give all facilities to residents
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday laid the foundation stone for a fully automated vehicle testing station at the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus depot in Nand Nagri, and reiterated her government's commitment to reducing pollution, cleaning the Yamuna, and providing all nece
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