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Delhi govt to unveil Pollution Action Plan 2025-26 next week: Minister Sirsa
New Delhi, April 21: On the eve of World Earth Day, Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Monday that the government is preparing to unveil its Pollution Action Plan 2025-26 next week.
Pollution biggest challenge, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, April 18: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has reflected upon the challenges related to her high-voltage assignment, claiming that the 'decay' in the city due to the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is likely to take some time for reversal.
Delhi's new anti-pollution moves: Will they be enough?
N: ew Delhi: Every winter, Delhi makes headlines for all the wrong reasons. Thick smog covers the city, pollution levels skyrocket, and air quality drops to hazardous levels. It’s a crisis that returns year after year, and while the government takes action during these peak months, the bigger question remains: are we doing enough, and more importantly, are we doing it all year round?
Working to bring life back into Delhi because clean air isn't a luxury, it's a right: Minister Sirsa
New Delhi, April 7: Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Minister for Environment, Forest and Wildlife in Delhi, on Sunday highlighted the efforts being initiated by the BJP government to curb air pollution in the national capital.
Taiwan's Ministry of Environment revises rules to raise fees on industrial water pollution
Taipei, April 5: Taiwan's Ministry of Environment has introduced a revised set of regulations that will gradually increase water pollution control fees starting next year, targeting a broader range of hazardous substances and aiming to strengthen industrial accountability under the "polluter pays" principle, Taipei Times reported.
'India 2047: Building a climate-resilient future' symposium concludes with strong commitment to action
New Delhi, March 23: The 'India 2047: Building a Climate-Resilient Future' symposium concluded today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event culminated in a strong call for ongoing action, collaboration, and policy-driven initiatives to enhance climate adaptation and resilience.
GRAP stage-I curbs revoked as air quality improves in Delhi
New Delhi, March 15: As the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital shows improvement, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to lift the restrictions imposed under Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect in Delhi and surrounding National Capital Region (NCR).
UP to transform all municipal corporations into solar cities, announces CM Yogi Adityanath
Gorakhpur, March 13: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Thursday that all municipal corporations in Uttar Pradesh will be transformed into solar cities as part of the state's commitment to clean energy and sustainable urban growth.
Brazil faces backlash over Amazon deforestation for climate change summit
Brasilia, March 13: Brazil is facing criticism over large-scale deforestation in the Amazon rainforest to build a highway for the upcoming COP30 climate summit, raising questions about the country's commitment to environmental conservation.
US Environmental Protection Agency to roll back climate-related rules
Washington, March 13: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will roll back a series of rules from the Joe Biden administration aimed at reducing pollution and mitigating climate change, stepping back from green energy and electric car policies.
Jairam Ramesh hails SC order on Forest Conservation Amendment Act, says stinging rebuke on efforts to dilute regulatory systems
New Delhi, March 6: Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Thursday lauded the Supreme Court order on pleas against the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 and said it is "a stinging rebuke to the Modi Government's systematic efforts to dilute the institutions and regulatory systems" for ecological conservation in the country.
If a vehicle is well-maintained, why ban it?: Mixed reactions to Delhi's 15-year vehicle refueling ban
New Delhi, March 1: The Delhi government's decision to ban refueling for vehicles older than 15 years after March 31 has sparked mixed reactions. While some residents see it as a necessary step to combat pollution, others question its fairness, arguing, "If a vehicle is well-maintained, why ban it?"
Delhi BJP chief hails govt's plan to ban sale of petrol to 15-year-old vehicles
New Delhi, March 1: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Saturday hailed Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa's announcement of a crackdown against polluting, overage vehicles and called it a symbol of the ruling party's resolve to clean the city's air.
Delhi govt to take stringent measures against air pollution: Minister
New Delhi, March 1: Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday announced a series of strict measures to combat the alarming pollution levels in the national capital.
Working towards UN pact on biodiversity finance: EU
Rome, Feb 24: Hours ahead of resuming the three-day UN global biodiversity negotiations in Rome, the European Union (EU) on Monday said it is working towards an agreement on pending decisions at COP16 on biodiversity.
Yamuna clean-up began before BJP formed government: 'Modi Story'
New Delhi, February 21: The 'Modi Story' shared a video on Instagram, lauding the efforts of the newly formed BJP government in Delhi, saying that the Yamuna clean-up began even before the government was sworn-in.
India's e-waste recycling capacity rises to 22.08 lakh tonnes per annum
New Delhi, Feb 13: The reported processing capacity of 322 registered e-waste recyclers in India is 22,08,918.064 metric tonnes (MT) per annum and the processing capacity of 72 registered e-waste refurbishers is 92,042.18 MT per annum as on Feb 9, 2025, Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh informed Parliament on Thursday.
China's repressive policies threaten Tibet's ecological, cultural future
Lhasa, February 13: China's aggressive policies in Tibet continue to deepen concerns over both the region's environmental stability and the repression of its cultural identity, as reported by the Diplomat.
EU calls for faster progress in water protection, flood management
Brussels, Feb 5: The European Commission called for faster progress across the European Union (EU) to protect waters and better manage flood risks.
PM Modi congratulates Indore, Udaipur on joining list of 31 Wetland Accredited Cities globally
New Delhi, January 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indore and Udaipur on joining the elite list of 31 Wetland Accredited Cities in the world, remarking that this recognition reflects India's strong commitment to sustainable development and nurturing harmony between nature and urban growth.
India is fast-developing country but its development needs to be ecologically sustainable, morally desirable: Rajnath Singh
Pathanamthitta, January 22: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that India is a fast-developing country, but its development needs to be inclusive, equitable, ecologically sustainable and morally desirable without compromising the planet's health.
GRAP IV restrictions reimposed in Delhi-NCR as pollution levels surge
New Delhi, Jan 15: The Centre on Wednesday re-imposed GRAP IV restrictions in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) due to the worsening air quality. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) sub-committee decided to implement all actions under Stage-III ('Severe Air Quality of Delhi) and Stage-IV ('Severe+' Air Quality of Delhi) of the existing GRAP schedule, effective immediately, in addition to the Stage-I and Stage-II actions already in place, according to a statement.
After 7.93 pc reduction in GHG emissions, India committed to sustainable future: Centre
New Delhi, Jan 12: India, which achieved a 7.93 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2020 compared to 2019, is demonstrating its commitment to a sustainable, climate-resilient future, the government said on Sunday.