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Tripura's tallest government office building to be completed by December 2
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Chief Minister Manik Saha laid the foundation stone for the project in January 2023. However, actual construction work commenced in July 2023 after formalities such as environmental and pollution No Objection Certificates (NOCs) were completed due to the building's proximity to the airport.
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta chairs high-level meeting to make city clean, polluti
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Environment Minister, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, attended the meeting along with officials from the Environment Department, Delhi Police, CAQM, DDA, PWD, and Municipal Corporation.
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India home to six of world's most polluted cities despite drop in PM 2.5:
Updated : 1 year ago IST
India saw a 7 percent decline in PM2.5 levels in 2024, but six of the world's ten most polluted cities were still in the country, according to the IQAir 2024 World Air Quality Report.
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"Despite calling our rivers 'mother,' we fail to keep them clean": Raj Tha
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday raised questions about the cleanliness of the River Ganga and said that "despite calling our rivers 'mother,' we fail to keep them clean."
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New CPCB report declares Ganga water fit for bathing but notes data variab
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The report, dated February 28 and uploaded on the NGT's website on March 7, stated: "As per statistical analysis, the water quality during the bathing days of Maha Kumbh 2025 at monitoring locations in River Ganga and River Yamuna in Prayagraj was fit for bathing under Primary Water Quality
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Delhi Minister Sirsa discusses pollution & waste management concerns w
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa met Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena to discuss key environmental issues, including pollution, waste management, and the condition of the Yamuna river on Friday.
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Namami Gange Programme marks a milestone in river rejuvenation
Updated : 1 year ago IST
This ambitious and holistic programme integrates pollution abatement, ecological restoration, capacity building, and community engagement to safeguard the river's environmental integrity and the livelihoods of millions dependent on it.
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Jalandhar administration enforces strict pollution control measures for CN
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal said that PPCB officials have been directed to enforce adherence to the Prevention of Pollution Control Act for CNG boilers operating in Bhogpur. He stressed that strict action would be taken against any violations, with zero tolerance for non-
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MP: Second round of Union Carbide waste trial incineration begins
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The second round of Union Carbide waste incineration begins in Madhya Pradesh. MP Pollution Control Board official Shrinivas Dwivedi states the process will take 55 to 56 hours to dispose of 10 tonnes of waste at 180 kilograms per hour.
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Philippines accuses Chinese state media of spreading propaganda over South
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Philippine officials accused a Chinese government-owned broadcaster of spreading misleading information and propaganda following its claim that a Philippine vessel was intentionally polluting the waters of the South China Sea.
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"Must work to take tally to 309 'achhe din'": Gopal Rai challenges Delhi E
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The former Delhi Environment Minister Rai proudly pointed out that during his tenure, Delhi saw 109 days of clean air in 2016, which increased to 209 days in subsequent years. He attributed this improvement to his government's efforts to reduce pollution in the city and urged Sirsa to strive
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"If a vehicle is well-maintained...": Mixed reactions to Delhi's 15-year v
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Many residents believe roadworthiness should be based on a vehicle's condition rather than its age.
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