Pollution

A report reveals that 82 cities allocated NCAP funds used less than 66% over 5 years, with Delhi spending under 40%. Despite efforts in road dust control, PM10 reduction remains minimal across several cities, highlighting concerns over fund utilisation.

Air pollution in Madhya Pradesh has worsened, with Gwalior leading as the most polluted city (69 hazardous days/year). The IIT Indore study cites vehicles and industries as major causes. PM 2.5 levels are 9x WHO limits.

Noise pollution poses a silent threat to women’s fertility by disrupting hormones, sleep, and egg quality. Women over 35 are most vulnerable, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and noise control measures.

A Sainik Farms couple has created a green oasis in Delhi, maintaining AQI at 10-15 with eco-friendly construction, 15,000 plants, solar energy, and rainwater harvesting. Their self-sufficient home grows food and redefines sustainable urban living.

India’s AQI scale caps at 500, signaling severe pollution. However, platforms like IQAir report higher readings. Discrepancies stem from differences in monitoring methods, pollutant metrics, and international standards, confusing the public.

Delhi’s air quality enters "severe" zone with AQI over 400. GRAP Stage-IV imposes truck bans and halts construction. Experts highlight health risks and call for fossil fuel phase-out and regional collaboration to tackle this crisis.

Delhi's AQI reaches 481 in 'severe-plus' category, triggering Stage 4 GRAP measures, including a ban on truck entry, construction halt, and advisories on school closures and work-from-home options due to smog and low visibility.

BJP demands the closure of all Delhi schools up to Class 5 amid hazardous air pollution levels. Delhi's air quality has worsened, with PM 2.5 levels over 400, affecting vulnerable groups like children & elderly. The AAP government's handling is criticized

Web story Researchers noted that plastic pollution poses long-term health and environmental risks, particularly in low-income countries, where uncollected waste

India's T20 World Cup win prompted a massive cleanup as BMC collected 11,500 kg of waste from Marine Drive. The BMC deployed 100 workers, emphasizing sustainable waste disposal by sending the trash to recycling plants