Environment

Study Reveals Potential Health Risks Due to Nanoparticle Emissions from Delhi’s Transportation Sector

Study Reveals Potential Health Risks Due to Nanoparticle Emissions from Delhi’s Transportation Sector

Nanoparticles in the size range of 10 to 1000 nm, directly linked to vehicular engine exhaust, were found to be…

October 3, 2023

To monitor air pollution, Delhi govt’s ‘Green War Room’ to function 24X7 from tomorrow

Established in 2020, the Green War Room boasts advanced air quality monitoring equipment and a team of experts, including scientists…

October 2, 2023

Centre’s action plan to check air pollution in Delhi comes into effect

The recent amendments involve stringent restrictions on the operation of aging vehicles and a complete prohibition on the use of…

October 1, 2023

‘Pusa biodecomposer to curb stubble burning’: Delhi CM Kejriwal reveals winter action plan

Developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), the Pusa biodecomposer is a microbial solution capable of converting paddy straw…

September 29, 2023

Ramveer Tanwar: The engineer-turned-pondman of India

Meet the person popularly known as Pondman of India, who left a lucrative job to clean and rejuvenate water bodies…

September 26, 2023

Adhere to guidelines to curb dust pollution during winter: Rai to construction firms

The government is preparing a winter action plan to control pollution, with 28 departments assigned specific tasks and expected to…

September 25, 2023

Delhi LG gives nod to allotment of land to construct sewage pumping station, power grid

In the Jangpura region, an additional parcel of 919.54 square meters of land has been designated for the National Capital…

September 22, 2023

Artificial rain key to reduce pollution

Authorities explore cloud seeding technology to clear Capital's skies

September 22, 2023

Single-use plastic thriving in market despite ban

Even a year after a government order prohibited it, single-use plastics continue to be used in the market due to…

September 19, 2023

MCD gets Delhi LG’s approval to use land in Okhla for waste management facilities

Initially, the 20-acre land parcel was assigned to the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on a perpetual lease basis. This…

September 5, 2023