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Punjab has recorded 2,787 stubble-burning incidents, with the Pollution Control Board imposing Rs 46.10 lakh in environmental compensation. Authorities have registered 710 FIRs and made red entries in revenue records in 829 cases, but farm fires continue

The Bombay High Court directed BMC to re-upload Dia Mirza’s Diwali awareness video urging citizens against bursting firecrackers on public roads. The court criticised political remarks targeting the actor and reiterated the importance of secularism and judicial directions

The Supreme Court reserved its order on firecracker restrictions in Delhi-NCR, questioning poor compliance with its directions. It suggested involving prominent personalities such as Virat Kohli in awareness campaigns, stressed educating children and sought an affidavit from the Centre on enforcement

The Bombay High Court banned firecrackers, loudspeakers, DJs and laser beams on public roads during festival processions in Maharashtra, criticised lax enforcement of noise pollution rules and called for greater restraint and more dignified, civilised celebrations

Actress and environmentalist Dia Mirza marked the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies by highlighting the health risks of air pollution, its unequal impact on vulnerable communities and the need for cleaner energy, transport and stronger accountability.

Researchers at CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research have developed India's first mobile Smart Algal Liquid Tree, an algae-based air purification system that absorbs carbon dioxide, releases oxygen and helps improve air quality in crowded urban spaces with limited greenery

The Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University’s Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Laboratory analysis found that crop residues were burnt in around 17 lakh acres during the recent Yasangi season. This analysis was based on the satellite imagery that was captured during months of April, May and June.

Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced that Telangana will set up a compressed biogas plant in Gambhiraopet mandal to curb pollution from paddy straw burning and boost farmers’ income.

A large-scale study of 27.8 million US Medicare beneficiaries has found that long-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) directly increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The findings underscore the importance of improving air quality as a preventive measure against dementia.

Punjab and Haryana continued to face severe cold conditions on Sunday, with Hisar recording the lowest temperature at 2.5 degrees Celsius. Dense fog reduced visibility across several areas as winter chill persisted in both states.

Delhi’s air quality stayed in the very poor category on Sunday, with an AQI of 392. Nineteen stations reported severe pollution. Temperatures dipped below normal, while clear skies are expected later in the day.

Delhi’s air quality deteriorated again on Saturday, with several areas slipping into very poor and severe categories amid thick smog, low wind speeds, and western disturbance impact, prompting a yellow alert for fog and warnings of continued pollution

Residents of Rampur and surrounding villages in Hanamkonda are preparing to intensify protests against the Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation’s failure to relocate the Rampur dumping yard. The 31-acre landfill has accumulated over three lakh tonnes of waste, causing severe air, water, and soil pollution. Despite promises, the GWMC’s bio-mining plant has failed to deliver results.

Delhi’s air quality deteriorated sharply as dense smog and cold weather conditions pushed the AQI close to the severe category. Reduced wind speed and low temperatures trapped pollutants, raising health concerns and prompting advisories for vulnerable groups

YSRCP MPs on Thursday flagged worsening air pollution in Visakhapatnam—now 10 times above WHO limits—and raised concerns over the unsafe Kadapa–Renigunta stretch of NH-761. They urged the Centre to fill APCB vacancies, enforce air-quality measures and repair the highway urgently

GHMC has convened a City Level Monitoring and Implementation Committee (CLMIC) meeting under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) to address pollution hotspots. The committee identified key corridors including Punjagutta–Patancheru, Charminar–Nampally, Hitec City, and MGBS–Secunderabad as priority areas.

Delhi woke to thick fog and smog on Tuesday, with AQI levels around 337 and several hotspots breaching 360. Most monitoring stations reported ‘very poor’ air quality, while forecasts warn pollution will remain high through the week despite marginal day-to-day fluctuations.

TGPCB has shut down 305 industries and issued notices to 1,234 units for violating pollution norms between January 2024 and October 2025. Officials reviewed 2,069 industries, revoking closure orders for 697 after compliance. A toll‑free helpline and mobile app have been launched for quick complaint redressal.

The Telangana government has mandated the installation of low-cost sensors at construction and stone crusher sites in Hyderabad to monitor air quality. These sensors, connected to the Pollution Control Board, will track PM10 and PM2.5 levels in real time. The move follows growing complaints from residents about dust clouds and deteriorating air quality.

With rising pollution and policy failures, cancer in India demands more than treatment — it requires urgent environmental and healthcare reform