'No relaxation in Aravallis, only 0.19 pc mining eligible': Union Minister Bhupender Yadav slams 'misinformation campaign'

IANS | December 21, 2025 5:38 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, on Sunday, rejected claims of dilution in protection norms for the Aravalli range, asserting that "no relaxation has been given" and warning against what he termed a deliberate attempt to spread confusion on a long-pending and sensitive environmental issue.

Kashmiris await rain and snow as 40-day long 'Chillai Kalan' begins tomorrow

IANS | December 20, 2025 10:13 AM

Srinagar, Dec 20 (IANS) As Kashmiris awaited rain and snow on Saturday, as forecast by the Meteorological Department, the 40-day-long period of intense winter cold called the 'Chillai Kalan' is also set to begin.

11,776 polluting vehicles penalised in one day: Delhi Environment Minister

IANS | December 19, 2025 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Enforcement teams issued 11,776 challans against polluting and non-compliant vehicles on Friday as part of an aggressive crackdown on emission sources across Delhi, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Friday.

Delhi-NCR pollution: Centre issues directions to improve air quality within a week

IANS | December 19, 2025 3:59 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Expressing concern over the poor air quality in the Delhi-NCR, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday issued directions related to traffic movement and removal of construction waste to ensure visible improvement within a week.

Indian study shows how freshwater sponge-associated microbes can tackle metal pollution

IANS | December 19, 2025 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Scientists from Bose Institute (an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology) have, in a new study, shown how freshwater sponges from the Sundarban delta have the potential to act as bioindicators of toxic metal pollution.

Delhi chokes under ‘very poor’ air as AQI slips; dense fog disrupts flights

IANS | December 19, 2025 8:45 AM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Delhi continued to reel under severe pollution on Friday, with air quality deteriorating further and dense fog compounding commuting woes, particularly for air travellers.

Ethanol blending in petrol reaches 19.97 pc: Minister

IANS | December 18, 2025 2:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) More than 1,000 crore litres of ethanol have been blended during the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2024-25, thereby achieving an average blending of 19.24 per cent ethanol in petrol, while in October, ethanol blending of 19.97 per cent has been achieved, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.

Lok Sabha set for key discussion on air pollution crisis today

IANS | December 18, 2025 6:54 AM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Lok Sabha is set to hold a detailed discussion on Thursday on the worsening air pollution crisis in Delhi and adjoining regions, following sustained concerns raised by Opposition members in the Parliament over deteriorating air quality and the effectiveness of existing mitigation measures.

Guj Cabinet reviews unseasonal rains' impact, steps up fertiliser support for Rabi crops

IANS | December 17, 2025 10:57 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 17 (IANS) The Gujarat Cabinet took stock of the impact of unseasonal rains on agriculture, with Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani saying that timely government intervention has played a crucial role in strengthening Rabi crop cultivation this season.

‘No PUC, no fuel’ rule to be enforced from tomorrow: Delhi Minister

IANS | December 17, 2025 9:27 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Delhi government will begin strict enforcement of the “No PUC, No Fuel” rule from December 18 as part of an intensified multi-pronged drive to curb worsening air pollution in the national capital.

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'No relaxation in Aravallis, only 0.19 pc mining eligible': Union Minister Bhupender Yadav slams 'misinformation campaign'

Kashmiris await rain and snow as 40-day long 'Chillai Kalan' begins tomorrow

11,776 polluting vehicles penalised in one day: Delhi Environment Minister

Delhi-NCR pollution: Centre issues directions to improve air quality within a week

Indian study shows how freshwater sponge-associated microbes can tackle metal pollution

Delhi chokes under ‘very poor’ air as AQI slips; dense fog disrupts flights

Ethanol blending in petrol reaches 19.97 pc: Minister

Lok Sabha set for key discussion on air pollution crisis today

Guj Cabinet reviews unseasonal rains' impact, steps up fertiliser support for Rabi crops

‘No PUC, no fuel’ rule to be enforced from tomorrow: Delhi Minister

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