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International 'Water for All' conference at the Peace Palace
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
The Hague [Netherlands], June 3 (ANI): From Rabbis to Sufis, from Swamis to Sikhs - practising spiritual leaders from around the world gathered in The Hague, Netherlands, to draw global attention to the need to preserve the sanctity of holy water sources, to protect water bodies from polluti
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Micro and nano plastics in atmosphere pollute oceans: Study
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Bremerhaven [Germany], May 10 (ANI): A new study investigates the atmosphere as a related cause of plastic pollution in the waters of our planet.
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NGT directs authorities to expedite remedial measures to curb air, water p
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 12 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the authorities to take further remedial measures expeditiously and to file a status report on the plea moved against alleged air and water pollution in the area of Dughneri village, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. The
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Gobhar Dhan Yojana will set benchmark in sync with Swachh Bharat Mission g
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India is committed to its climate goals and the 'Gobhar Dhan Yojana' will set a benchmark in sync with India's Swachh Bharat Mission goals to reduce air pollution and water pollution.
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Illegal denim factories responsible for frothing in Yamuna, says social ac
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 8 (ANI): Days after Delhi's air quality deteriorated post-Diwali, the Yamuna river in the national capital has been witnessing a thick layer of toxic foam which is a result of chemical waste used to dye denim being dumped by illegal jeans-making units set up close
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Durga Puja: Delhi Pollution Control Committee prohibits idol immersion at
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on Wednesday issued an order prohibiting people from immersing idols after Durga Puja at public places in order to curb water pollution.
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Pak losing traditional nesting sites for sea turtles due to increasing pol
Updated : 4 years, 8 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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Toxic foam floats near Yamuna River bank in Delhi
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Toxic foam was seen floating in the Yamuna river at Kalindi Kunj in the national capital on Tuesday.
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SC takes suo moto cognizance on 'remediation of polluted rivers', issues n
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday took suo moto cognizance on the issue of "remediation of polluted rivers" observing that one of the major causes of water pollution was the discharge of non treated/ partially treated municipal waste and effluents of various
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No water shortage in Delhi from Sunday as two water treatment plants resum
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 31 (ANI): Water treatment plants at Sonia Vihar and Bhagirathi which was shut as water from the Yamuna contained spiked levels of ammonia have now resumed working, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) vice president Raghav Chadha said on Saturday, after inspecting the plants.
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Solid waste contributes to rise in pollution level in Yamuna
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): The level of water pollution rose in the national capital after a spike in levels of ammonia with banks of the river also strewn with large amount of solid waste.
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Erring officials may face prosecution, warns NGT on plea against dump yard
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal (NGT), hearing a plea against the illegal dump yards on the bank of River Khoh, has warned that erring officials in Uttarakhand authorities may face prosecution if they failed to comply with the rules related to waste management a
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