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MoEF&CC recommends expert body formation to study ozone impact in Delhi
In December 2024, CPCB shared a detailed report, informing the NGT that Delhi-NCR and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region were the two most-impacted regions in terms of high ozone
Published on Apr 24, 2025 05:36 AM IST
CPCB recruiting for various vacancies; direct link and other details
Eligible and interested candidates can submit their forms through the link given at cpcb.nic.in.
Published on Apr 14, 2025 01:04 PM IST
CPCB revises classification of industries
The category also includes waste to energy plants and some compressed biogas plants
Published on Apr 08, 2025 06:16 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi
Delhi: RWAs decry ‘defeaning’ Navratri boom boxes
Many RWAs have written to police, urging them to curb the blaring loudspeakers that these processions use
Updated on Mar 30, 2025 01:46 AM IST
Delhi govt asks schools to seek police help on noise, parking woes
Delhi govt asks schools to seek police help on noise, parking woes
Published on Mar 29, 2025 03:45 PM IST
PTI |
Delhi’s AQI remains ‘poor’ as maximum temp likely to hover between 38-40°C
The minimum temperature on Wednesday was recorded at 17.7°C, which was 0.4°C above normal and 1.7°C more than a day ago
Published on Mar 26, 2025 11:12 AM IST
Thane idol makers move HC against ban on PoP idols
A Thane-based association of idol makers, Shri Ganesh Murtikar Utkarsha Sanstha, has approached the Bombay high court, challenging the guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), which prohibit the use and immersion of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 10:26 AM IST
Karuna Nidhi
Ganga in U’khand and J’khand not polluted: Govt tells Parl
An earlier report by CPCB, submitted to NGT on February 3, presented data till January 24, showing the FC level at 49,000 for January 20.
Published on Mar 21, 2025 08:22 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi
PM2.5 monitoring: 214 out of 406 cities meet standard, says MoEFCC in Lok Sabha
The NAAQS standard for PM 2.5 is 40 micrograms per cubic metres annually and 60 micrograms per cubic metres daily (24 hour).
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 02:09 PM IST
Jayashree Nandi
Govt to fight ban on environmentally toxic POP idols, including going to court
The minister was responding to the issue of the ban on POP idols, which was discussed in the state assembly through a calling attention motion. The ban, incidentally, was opposed by legislators across political parties in the state assembly on Wednesday
Published on Mar 13, 2025 07:04 AM IST
Ganga water was fit for bathing during Maha Kumbh: Centre tells Lok Sabha
A report on Ganga water at seven locations near Prayagraj, associated with the Maha Kumbh, showed water quality here met all standards for bathing.
Updated on Mar 11, 2025 08:50 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi, New Delhi
Ganga water during Mahakumbh met bathing standards: Bhupender Yadav in LS
Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav also listed a number of initiatives taken by UP government to maintain water quality in Ganga during Kumbh
Published on Mar 10, 2025 02:34 PM IST
Jayashree Nandi
Ganga's water quality deemed safe for bathing at Maha Kumbh: CPCB report
CPCB concluded that the Ganga's water quality was fit for bathing. However, the CPCB noted significant "variability in data" in water quality.
Published on Mar 09, 2025 06:47 PM IST
ANI |
Winds blow away pollutants, Delhi breathes best air since Sept 2024
The improvement was aided by strong surface winds, which will start receding from Thursday afternoon and subsequently, lead to an increase in the minimum and maximum temperatures
Delhi minimum temperature drops to 11.8°C as AQI remains ‘moderate’
According to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) for Delhi, the air quality is expected to be in the moderate category for the next few days
Published on Mar 05, 2025 09:59 AM IST
3,240 kg toxic waste burnt in 3 days, flue gases emitted within prescribed limit
Amid tight security of 650 police personnel and special armed force (SAF) jawans, a trial run for the incineration of 10 metric tonnes of toxic waste began on Thursday
Published on Mar 02, 2025 04:08 PM IST
Capital breathed its cleanest February air since 2016
Delhi recorded its cleanest February since 2016, with an average AQI of 214. The month was warmer, with significant rainfall deficiency noted.
Now, CPCB data claims Sangam fit for holy dip
The level of sewage in water at the Sangam recorded at 780 units (per 100 ml) on February 17, well under the safe limit of 2,500, and far lower than the 49,000 recorded on January 20
Published on Feb 26, 2025 03:19 PM IST
Akhilesh Yadav alleges conspiracy over Triveni Sangam water quality concerns
Akhilesh Yadav criticized CM Yogi Adityanath's dismissal of pollution concerns at Triveni Sangam, citing a CPCB report indicating contaminated river water.
Published on Feb 20, 2025 12:59 PM IST
ANI |
CPCB says Sangam water ‘unsafe’ due to high BOD level. What is it? Explained
The Central Pollution Control Board has declared the water at Triveni Sangam unfit for bathing due to high biological oxygen demand levels.
Published on Feb 20, 2025 10:24 AM IST
PAAH writes to MoEFCC, CPCB raising concerns over data discrepancies in PMC’s Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan self-assessment
The Pune Air Action Hub alleges the PMC made false claims in its Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan self-assessment, urging verification of data by authorities.
Published on Feb 15, 2025 06:40 AM IST
Delhi AQI still ‘poor’, may improve by Thursday; minimum temperature at 11.6°C
Delhi recorded the warmest day of the year so far on Tuesday, with the maximum touching 29.7°C — six notches above normal.
Published on Feb 12, 2025 09:14 AM IST
Malad records ‘poor’ air quality, PM2.5 main pollutant
MUMBAI: On Sunday, Mumbai's AQI was 141, with Malad hitting 213. PM2.5 was the main pollutant; bakeries must switch to green energy in six months.
Published on Feb 10, 2025 06:30 AM IST
Ghatkopar records ‘very poor’ air quality
On Friday, the city recorded an overall air quality index of 155, with Ghatkopar in the ‘very poor’ category with an AQI of 303, as per the 4pm report released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Published on Feb 08, 2025 08:02 AM IST
Delhi air visibly cleaner but data ‘missing’ again
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) released its daily air quality index (AQI) bulletin around 9pm—instead of around 5pm—while only partial data, that too for only three cities, was available on the Sameer phone application as of 8pm
Published on Feb 07, 2025 05:44 AM IST
Snehil Sinha, New Delhi
HC orders civic bodies to strictly enforce ban on PoP idols during Maghi Ganesh Jayanti
Ahead of the Maghi Ganesh Jayanti, set to be celebrated on February 1, the Bombay high court on Thursday ordered civic bodies to strictly enforce the ban on sale, manufacturing, and immersion of idols made of Plaster of Paris (PoP) during the festival.
Published on Jan 31, 2025 06:46 AM IST
Karuna Nidhi
NGT pulls up CPCB over usage of funds
NGT stated that despite CPCB showing high utilisation of funds on its own account, a large chunk was being utilised in incorrect areas.
Published on Jan 27, 2025 10:08 AM IST
Chandigarh’s AQI turns poor again
As per the daily AQI bulletin released by the Central Pollution Control Board, Chandigarh AQI was 210, making it more polluted than Delhi, which had an AQI of 174
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 08:50 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Environment dept dismisses Awaaz’a AQI readings
MPCB deployed air quality monitoring vans before Mumbai Marathon, addressing pollution concerns highlighted by Awaaz Foundation's citizen science study.
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 06:46 AM IST
Shreya Jachak, Mumbai
NGT satisfied with Pavana River action plan, directs RRC to finalise timeline for implementation
The NGT expressed satisfaction with the Pavana River action plan and directed the RRC to finalize its implementation timeline within three months.
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 06:38 AM IST