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Have Over 15-Year-Old Vehicle In Delhi? You Won't Get To Do This From April
Taking an important step to control pollution soon after coming to power in Delhi, the BJP government has ordered that vehicles older than 15 years will not get fuel at pumps.
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Top Court Shields Isha Foundation's Yoga Centre In Coimbatore Against Sealing, Demolition
In a reprieve to Sadhguru's Isha Foundation, the Supreme Court put brakes on Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board's plan to take coercive steps against the organisation for undertaking construction in Coimbatore hills without a green nod a decade ago.
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Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control
Research has revealed that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down PET plastic, a widely used material in bottles and textiles. Scientists identified a specific enzyme responsible for degrading the plastic into smaller particles. While experts see promise in this discovery, concerns remain about its scalability for tackling large-scale...
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Plea Filed Against Mahashivratri Celebrations By Isha Foundation In Coimbatore
The Madras High Court on Friday directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to verify as to whether the rules and regulations are being followed by Isha Foundation during the Mahashivratri function in Coimbatore.
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Delhi Pollution Control Panel Submits Yamuna Rejuvenation Plan To PM's Office
With the change in government in the national capital, an action plan to rejuvenate the Yamuna river has been submitted to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), focusing on boosting sewage treatment capacity and other critical measures, officials said.
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All About Faecal Coliform Bacteria, Found In River Water In Maha Kumbh
Multiple spots in Prayagraj, where the Maha Kumbh Mela is underway, failed to meet primary bathing standards due to high levels of faecal coliform in water, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) confirmed.
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High Faecal Bacteria In River Water At Some Locations In Maha Kumbh: Pollution Board
The National Green Tribunal was informed on Monday, through a report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), that various locations in Prayagraj during the ongoing Mahakumbh were not conforming to the primary water quality for bathing.
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Drugs Worth Rs 8600 Crore Destroyed In Record Operation At Madhya Pradesh Cement Factory
In a groundbreaking operation, around 80,000 kilograms of narcotics worth Rs 8600 crore, seized from seven districts in Madhya Pradesh, were destroyed in Neemuch's cement factory.
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Top Court Deliberates On Making Colour-Coded Stickers Mandatory For Vehicles
The Supreme Court on Wednesday deliberated over making hologram-based colour-coded stickers for vehicles mandatory across the country and stressed on the effective implementation of the pollution under control (PUC) certificate norms.
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Delhi's Air Quality Turns 'Severe' Despite GRAP-4 Restrictions
Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Sunday with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching the 'severe' category at 409 at 4 pm, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.
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Delhi's Air Quality Worsens, Hits 'Severe Plus' Category
Delhi's air quality plunged into the 'severe plus' category on Thursday, with a 24 hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 451 recorded at 4 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board data.
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Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates, AQI In 'Hazardous' Category
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality in India's capital, Delhi, has plummeted to hazardous levels, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 448 at 7 A.M. on Thursday.
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Most Common Causes For Hair Fall In Women
Women's Health: In this article, we explore the most common causes of hair fall in women and the reasons behind them.
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Ganga Water In Haridwar 'Unsafe' For Drinking: Pollution Control Board
The Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board tests the water of Ganga every month at about eight places around Haridwar along the Uttar Pradesh border.
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How Beijing Reduced Air Pollution By Up To 89% In A Decade
Despite a tripling of vehicle numbers, pollution levels have decreased, making Beijing a model for other cities tackling similar problems.
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Have Over 15-Year-Old Vehicle In Delhi? You Won't Get To Do This From April
Taking an important step to control pollution soon after coming to power in Delhi, the BJP government has ordered that vehicles older than 15 years will not get fuel at pumps.
-
Top Court Shields Isha Foundation's Yoga Centre In Coimbatore Against Sealing, Demolition
In a reprieve to Sadhguru's Isha Foundation, the Supreme Court put brakes on Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board's plan to take coercive steps against the organisation for undertaking construction in Coimbatore hills without a green nod a decade ago.
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Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control
Research has revealed that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down PET plastic, a widely used material in bottles and textiles. Scientists identified a specific enzyme responsible for degrading the plastic into smaller particles. While experts see promise in this discovery, concerns remain about its scalability for tackling large-scale...
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Plea Filed Against Mahashivratri Celebrations By Isha Foundation In Coimbatore
The Madras High Court on Friday directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to verify as to whether the rules and regulations are being followed by Isha Foundation during the Mahashivratri function in Coimbatore.
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Delhi Pollution Control Panel Submits Yamuna Rejuvenation Plan To PM's Office
With the change in government in the national capital, an action plan to rejuvenate the Yamuna river has been submitted to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), focusing on boosting sewage treatment capacity and other critical measures, officials said.
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All About Faecal Coliform Bacteria, Found In River Water In Maha Kumbh
Multiple spots in Prayagraj, where the Maha Kumbh Mela is underway, failed to meet primary bathing standards due to high levels of faecal coliform in water, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) confirmed.
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High Faecal Bacteria In River Water At Some Locations In Maha Kumbh: Pollution Board
The National Green Tribunal was informed on Monday, through a report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), that various locations in Prayagraj during the ongoing Mahakumbh were not conforming to the primary water quality for bathing.
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Drugs Worth Rs 8600 Crore Destroyed In Record Operation At Madhya Pradesh Cement Factory
In a groundbreaking operation, around 80,000 kilograms of narcotics worth Rs 8600 crore, seized from seven districts in Madhya Pradesh, were destroyed in Neemuch's cement factory.
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Top Court Deliberates On Making Colour-Coded Stickers Mandatory For Vehicles
The Supreme Court on Wednesday deliberated over making hologram-based colour-coded stickers for vehicles mandatory across the country and stressed on the effective implementation of the pollution under control (PUC) certificate norms.
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Delhi's Air Quality Turns 'Severe' Despite GRAP-4 Restrictions
Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Sunday with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching the 'severe' category at 409 at 4 pm, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.
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Delhi's Air Quality Worsens, Hits 'Severe Plus' Category
Delhi's air quality plunged into the 'severe plus' category on Thursday, with a 24 hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 451 recorded at 4 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board data.
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Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates, AQI In 'Hazardous' Category
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality in India's capital, Delhi, has plummeted to hazardous levels, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 448 at 7 A.M. on Thursday.
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Most Common Causes For Hair Fall In Women
Women's Health: In this article, we explore the most common causes of hair fall in women and the reasons behind them.
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Ganga Water In Haridwar 'Unsafe' For Drinking: Pollution Control Board
The Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board tests the water of Ganga every month at about eight places around Haridwar along the Uttar Pradesh border.
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How Beijing Reduced Air Pollution By Up To 89% In A Decade
Despite a tripling of vehicle numbers, pollution levels have decreased, making Beijing a model for other cities tackling similar problems.
