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Rajasthan: As places become too loud, district collectors told to take proper action

JAIPUR: Loud noises at public places breached prescribed limits set by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in more than 95% places, sans industrial zones, across the state from January 1 to November 2022.

The Times of India · Dec 13, 2022

4 out of 5 families in Delhi-NCR are facing pollution-related health issues; 80% families have at least one member with respiratory problems

Delhi’s air quality remains very poor, with an AQI (air quality index) reading of 348 at Sunday, 9am. This is a slight improvement from Saturday’s 4pm reading of 381, released as part of the national bulletin by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

The Times of India · Nov 6, 2022

With AQI of 265, Delhi's air on day before Diwali least polluted in 7 years

NEW DELHI: Delhi recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 265 on Sunday, which was lowest for the day before Diwali in seven years, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed. Diwali will be celebrated across the country on Monday.

The Times of India · Oct 23, 2022

Ghaziabad corporation gets only 25% of funds it received last year to tackle bad air

GHAZIABAD: The municipal corporation of Ghaziabad, where the air quality is one of the worst in the country, has this time received only a fourth of the funds it was sent by the Centre last year to tackle pollution. Officials said GMC got only Rs 15 crore under the 15th…

The Times of India · Jul 15, 2022

Explained | Altering green laws

Will new penalties on environment violations soften the blow for air, water and land polluters?

The Hindu · Jul 9, 2022

Be mindful while issuing NOCs for fuel outlets: NGT

‘Officials must clarify guidelines’

The Hindu · Jul 5, 2022

New rules spur opportunities for e-waste recyclers

Draft rules in public domain for consultation

The Hindu · Jun 3, 2022

What happened to Modi’s national ‘clean air’ project? Not much in three years

Three years since its launch, the national clean air programme – aimed at reducing particulate matter levels in 102 cities – is way behind its targets with two years left for the deadline.

Newslaundry · Jun 3, 2022

NGT imposes ₹52 crore penalty on Adani power plant for environmental pollution in coastal Karnataka

MoEFCC also directed to get fresh studies on carrying capacity and environment impact done before permitting further expansion

The Hindu · Jun 2, 2022

Haryana: CPCB panel recommends Rs 76 crore penalty on 7 Sonipat builders

CHANDIGARH: A joint committee of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has recommended an environment compensation and penalty of Rs 76 crore on seven Sonipat builders who carved residential complexes out of sectors 58-61 and 64 in Kundli industrial area.

The Times of India · Apr 14, 2022