Search Results for "Pollution"
From Kannur to the Arctic: Indian Researcher Tracks Toxic Pollutants in Svalbard's Melting Ice
Manoj Panayamthatta Rayaroth, a researcher from GITAM University, participated in the Indian Arctic Expedition 2026-27, collecting fjord water and glacier meltwater in Svalbard to study how organic po…
Cross-border waste dumping: NGT finds gaps in Keralam pollution control board’s report on treatment of biomedical waste
Kerala State Pollution Control Board had claimed that there are adequate treatment facilities for processing the biomedical waste generated in healthcare facilities across various districts
Plastic Is Melting Onto Corals
Scientists have found a new form of pollution, one where plastic and pieces of coral become irreversibly intertwined.
APPCB moves to shut two Nellore prawn processing units for releasing untreated wastewater
The Water Base Limited and Abaad Overseas were not running their effluent treatment plants, the pollution board’s chief engineer found; 10 more units across the State have show-cause notices
MLA B. Shivanna appointed KSPCB chairman, says lake, air pollution control among priorities
His appointment, however, comes amid renewed questions over the eligibility and selection of political figures to head pollution control boards
Minister Orders Crackdown on Industrial Effluents Polluting Bhima River in Yadgir
A Karnataka minister has ordered immediate action against industries discharging untreated effluents into the Bhima River in Yadgir district. The directive follows reports of severe water pollution af…
Delhi announces vehicle curbs, work-from-home, construction bans for winter pollution
A slew of measures, including staggered office timings, doubled parking charges, and weekly hotspot inspections, will remain in force from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027
Tamirabharani’s endemic fish face threats from pollution, habitat loss
One of the endemic species, Dawkinsia tambraparniei, has already been categorised as endangered
Allu Sirish's Late-Night Loud Music Complaint Sparks National Debate on Noise Pollution
Telugu actor Allu Sirish has publicly complained about late-night loud music in his neighbourhood, sparking a debate on noise pollution and enforcement of regulations. The complaint has resonated with…
How to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke
According to new research, wildfire-related pollution is more harmful than that from other sources.
Gadkari: E20 Fuel Boosts Mileage, Backs Farmers, Poses No Risk to Vehicles
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has asserted that E20 fuel increases mileage, supports farmers, and does not harm vehicles. He also highlighted that automobile companies will introduce flex-fuel engines …