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Residents of Bhadrachalam in Kothagudem district complain about daily burning of garbage on the banks of the Godavari River, causing heavy smoke, health problems and inconvenience to locals and devotees ahead of Sri Rama Navami celebrations

Delhi High Court advised lawyers and parties-in-person to use video conferencing due to hazardous pollution levels, with the city recording an AQI of 498. Health experts warned prolonged exposure poses serious public health risks

Residents of Rajupet in Manugur Municipality staged a rasta-roko by pitching a tent on the main road leading to sand reaches of the Godavari and nearby opencast mines. The protest, which began Thursday night, was against the dust pollution caused by hundreds of coal and sand trucks passing through the village.

Paladugu Gnaneshwar launched an indefinite hunger strike at the Sangareddy Collectorate, demanding action against industrial effluents flowing into Domadugu farmers’ fields. He called on officials and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to address the ongoing pollution issue.

Negotiations at the UN in Geneva on a global plastics treaty have ended without an agreement. Deadlock persists over caps on plastic production versus waste management. Delegates vow to continue talks amid calls for urgent action to curb pollution.

Addressing e-waste isn’t just about disposal—it’s about redefining technology, consumption, and sustainability

Ambuja Cements aims to increase its production capacity to 140 million tonnes by 2027-28, and as part of, the company plans to expand the limestone mines at Adani Ambuja Cement factory in Sunnampahad area of erstwhile Nalgonda district

According to GRAP schedule, classes for students in grades VI-IX and XI in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddh Nagar must operate in hybrid mode

This marks the sixth consecutive day that Delhi-NCR's air quality has remained in the 'very poor' category, creating significant challenges for public health and daily life

The event, designed to raise awareness among young people, emphasized the importance of environmental responsibility and sustainable living. Participants were shown air pollution levels in residential, commercial, and industrial areas through filter paper displays. Noise levels were demonstrated using noise measurement tools.

During an awareness programme on ethanol production and its environmental impact at BRK Bhavan, key stakeholders, including farmers, environmentalists, ethanol industry representatives, and officials from agriculture, pollution control, and industrial sectors, shared their observations.

According to the Central Pollution and Control Board CPCB, the average air quality index (AQI) in the capital Delhi till 7:30 am remains at 361

Alleging that a pharma company in Gundlamachanur village in Hathnoora mandal was causing air and groundwater pollution, the man from the village, K Badresh, came to the Collectorate to submit a petition to Collector Valluru Kranthi, seeking action against the company.

Toxins link us to other species and lifeforms: microplastics enter marine lifeforms and us

The Delhi transport department in its order said, the sub-committee for operationalisation of the revised GRAP has reviewed the air quality scenario as well as the forecast for meteorological conditions and air quality index in Delhi.

The top court was hearing a matter related to an air pollution issue in Delhi-NCR during the winter, year after year.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai launched phase two of a sapling plantation drive in the city on Monday.

Announcing the winter action plan, Kejriwal said the Pusa biodecomposer that prevents stubble burning will be sprayed on 5,000 hectares of farmland this year against 4,400 hectares last year

Delhi currently boasts a fleet of 7,041 buses, including 4,088 Delhi Transport Corporation buses and 2,953 cluster buses. These include 456 e-buses and 94 mini electric buses.

Earlier this week, the road, transport and highway minister's remarks regarding the need to levy 10 per cent tax on diesel-run vehicles to help cut emissions had generated lots of controversy.