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A severe pollution incident in Knockando Burn has led to the death of numerous fish, eels, and birds, impacting nearly a mile of the watercourse. Experts suspect a chemical compound, possibly with industrial origins, contaminated the burn, causing significant ecological and economic damage during the peak fishing season. In an environmental disaster, there has been…
Is there a solution to Delhi pollution? Delhi, the heart of India, is fast turning into a city that cannot breathe. As pollution levels climb — AQI touching 226 (Poor) — the Commission for Air Quality Management has once again triggered Stage-I GRAP, pointing to “unfavourable meteorological conditions”. It’s a familiar script—one that the capital…
We talk about air pollution and health in broad strokes. It causes lung damage. It worsens asthma. It’s bad for the heart. We’ve heard it so many times it barely registers anymore. But a new study published in the journal GeroScience is asking a different, more unsettling question, not just whether dirty air makes you…
Govt Proposes To Do Away With Jail Term NEW DELHI: In a reprieve for first-time offenders, govt has proposed to do away with a jail term of up to three months for driving a vehicle violating the prescribed road safety and air and noise pollution norms.As part of the 784 provisions, across 79 central laws,…
Deepika Padukone, enjoying motherhood with daughter Dua, voiced concern over Mumbai’s poor air quality, tagging BMC for action. She skipped her Paris trip due to Middle East tensions. Up next, Deepika stars in ‘King’ with Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee’s ‘AA22XA6’ alongside Allu Arjun, releasing in 2026. Deepika Padukone, who welcomed baby girl Dua in…
NEW DELHI: In a sweeping crackdown on air pollution, the Maharashtra government has issued stop-work notices to more than 1,000 construction sites across Mumbai, with nearly 88 per cent of active projects facing action for violating environmental norms, Environment Minister Pankaja Munde informed the state legislative assembly on Tuesday.Presenting data from October 2025 to January…
NEW DELHI:: Despite receiving excess rainfall of 33%, Jan, this year was more polluted than last year. The average AQI in Jan 2026 was 307, compared to 305 in Jan last year, according to an analysis of Central Pollution Control Board’s data.Also read: Foul air causing deaths in India? ‘Yes’, ‘can’t say’ — 2 govt…
MUMBAI: In recent years, the Mumbai Cricket Association’s ground at Bandra-Kurla Complex has been the preferred venue for Mumbai’s home Ranji Trophy matches. On Thursday, however, pollution and dust from a construction site near the ground disrupted play and raised concerns among players.During the final session of the day one play, Mumbai players Sarfaraz Khan,…
Pollution is one of the issues that cities across the world are facing, for which many have been implementing measures to deal with it. Hazy skylines, irritated throats, while the constant hum of traffic that never quite stops. For millions living in these cities, pollution is that issue that they need to deal with on…
NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management, Centre’s pollution watchdog, on Tuesday revoked the GRAP-IV restrictions in Delhi-NCR, citing an improvement in air quality.In its order, CAQM stated that measures under Stage 1, 2, and 3 of the revised GRAP will continue to remain in effect.“While GRAP Stage 4 is being revoked, considering the…
