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Delhi recorded its first 'very poor' air quality of the season on Monday, with the city-wide AQI settling at 324. Three monitoring stations reported 'severe' pollution, while Jahangirpuri recorded the highest AQI of 436, according to official data

Delhi recorded its first poor air quality day of the season on Wednesday, with the AQI reaching 245, its highest in 100 days. Authorities imposed Stage I of GRAP, while forecasts indicated that poor conditions could persist

The Supreme Court allowed the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR from October 18–21 for Diwali, balancing environmental concerns and festive traditions. Authorities must monitor pollution levels, and illegal firecracker sales will face strict penalties

To reduce environmental damage during Ganesh Chaturthi, CPCB and TGPCB have issued revised guidelines mandating eco-friendly clay idols and organic colours. Authorities must create artificial immersion ponds, while citizens and vendors are urged to support sustainable celebrations and proper waste disposal

The NGT has sought a response from authorities, including the district magistrates of north Delhi and Ghaziabad, over alleged instances of illegal sand mining in the River Yamuna floodplain

The morning air in Hyderabad on Friday carried more than a whiff of Diwali’s lingering celebrations; it held a dense shroud of pollution as the city’s air quality deteriorated significantly following the grand festivities

As per the real-time data provided by the SAFAR, the AQI in Delhi at 8 a.m. was recorded at 354, which falls under the 'very poor' category

In several parts of the national capital, the AQI has fallen into the 'severe' category, posing significant health risks

In the national capital, the AQI at Anand Vihar remained in the ‘severe' category with PM 10 at 454 and PM 2.5 at 431.

New Delhi: Google Maps has launched its street view service across 10 cities in India in partnership with two local companies, the firm said on Wednesday. The government had previously not allowed showing of panoramic images of roads and other sites for security reasons. In a statement, Google said Street View is being launched in […]

As per CPCB assessment, seven other sites in the State have been listed as Probable Contaminated Sites

Odisha tops the list with 23 contaminated sites, followed by Uttar Pradesh (21) and Delhi (11).  

According to TSPCB, noise levels also dropped in day and night time compared to last year