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Delhi authorities have stepped up efforts to combat pollution which includes measures like halting construction activities and regulating traffic. (Representational image)

CPCB mulls 'artificial rain' in Delhi to tackle pollution

Proposal to ban entry of heavy vehicles in capital after Diwali.

7 Nov 2018 12:43 AM IST

Residents of cities across the globe are plagued by air pollution (Photo: AFP)

16 cities to remain polluted in 2024: study

In Maharashtra, the number of non-attainment cities has increased to 25 based on 2017 annual data from 17 identified...

30 Jan 2019 3:16 AM IST

Acting tough on those violating emission norms, Irdai has said vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will not be insured.

If air improves by 20-30 per cent, life expectancy can go up'

The NCAP has proposed multiple strategies to combat air pollution in the 102 most-polluting cities in the country.

30 Jan 2019 2:36 AM IST

The studies also show that air pollution can impair metabolic and immune systems in animal offspring, but the recent study shows definitive proof of decreased fetal survival rates, and also shortened gestation rates. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Air pollution: Action plan likely to get nod in a week

Mumbai aims for a 25 per cent reduction by 2022 through an effective action plan for the city, along with Nashik and...

30 Aug 2019 2:59 AM IST

The studies also show that air pollution can impair metabolic and immune systems in animal offspring, but the recent study shows definitive proof of decreased fetal survival rates, and also shortened gestation rates. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

'Polluted' Thane needs action plan

According to MPCB data, Thane district has the highest number of highly polluted industries in the state.

23 Aug 2019 6:25 AM IST

HRD minister Prakash Javadekar (Photo: PTI)

Maharashtra gets Rs 25 crore for NCAP

The information on disbursal of the amount to different states for the NCAP was provided in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

8 Feb 2020 1:53 AM IST

Despite cuts in corporate taxes and monetary easing by the central bank, investments have failed to pick up.

No major rise in Budget to help wildlife: Greens

The budget for Project Tiger, too, has been reduced by Rs 50 crore.

2 Feb 2020 3:15 AM IST

According to WHO, PM or particulate matter, is a term for particles found in the air including dust, dirt, soot, smoke and liquid droplets.

14 Indian cities most polluted in world: WHO

Stress on meeting reduction targets by experts.

3 May 2018 2:30 AM IST

A traffic policeman, wearing an anti-pollution mask,controls traffic amid smog and air pollution which continues to be above dangerous level.

Pollution level in Delhi improved in last 2 years: Government

Harsh Vardhan said over last two years continuously, number of 'good days' for Delhi have improved and number of bad...

7 Aug 2018 1:24 PM IST

The action plan deals with measures to manage the pollution from vehicles, industries and house-hold, majorly involving burning of fossil fuels.

Cities fail to create action plan to combat pollution

It deals with effective measures to manage air pollution.

24 Aug 2018 1:54 AM IST