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NGT issues notices to DPCC and MCD over waste dumping outside schools

India, April 13 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) following a plea alleging dumping o... Read More


Delhi's Neeli Jheel sets sight on Ramsar tag, 250 species recorded

India, April 12 -- In a push towards getting Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary's Neeli Jheel identified as a Ramsar site, the Delhi government has found a total of 250 bird species -- including 58 water... Read More


Yamuna pollution rises in March, better than last year

India, April 11 -- The Yamuna became more polluted in the month of March in comparison to February, the latest Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) monthly water quality report has found. Faecal ... Read More


Double-decker viaduct work back on track, set to open by year-end

New Delhi, April 11 -- Work on Delhi's first double-decker viaduct - a 1.4km flyover between Bhajanpura and Yamuna Vihar with a Metro line operational directly above the flyover - is back on track, wi... Read More


52 vacancies in Delhi pollution body to be filled within 3 months, CPCB tells NGT

India, April 11 -- Out of the 344 sanctioned posts in the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), 52 are currently vacant and will be filled within the next three months, the Central Pollution Contr... Read More


60 govt vehicles fined for no PUC, full compliance ordered, NGT told

New Delhi, April 10 -- The Delhi transport department has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that it has challaned 60 government vehicles found plying without valid Pollution Under Control (PU... Read More


NGT directs Delhi civic body to submit plan on clearing Ghazipur landfill

India, April 10 -- New Delhi The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to disclose a time-bound action plan, within four weeks, to clear legacy waste at the ... Read More


Rain brings relief: Delhi sees its coolest April day in 3 years

India, April 8 -- The Capital recorded its coolest April day in three years as light rain and overcast skies all-day on Tuesday, under the influence of a western disturbance, provided a cooling effect... Read More


NGT-appointed official recommends third-party audit of Delhi landfill

India, April 8 -- New Delhi The amicus curiae appointed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in a case related to a major fire that broke out at the Ghazipur landfill in April 2024 has recommended an... Read More


Sirsa calls for testing to begin for 22 ideas to combat air pollution

India, April 7 -- Delhi's environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa held a review meeting on Monday and directed agencies to fast-track testing of 22 innovations shortlisted under the government's 'I... Read More