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India’s first garbage fest ’Kachra Mahotsav 2018’ organized in Chhattisgarh

The garbage festival ’Kachra Mahotsav’ was organized by the Raipur Municipal Corporation in Chhattisgarh from January 19 to 21, 2018. This unique fest was organized by the Raipur...

January 22, 2018

Mercedes-Benz first to launch locally-made BS-VI-compliant car

German auto major Mercedes-Benz has unveiled India’s first BS-VI-compliant S Class car produced at its Pune facility. The BS-VI-compliant S Class car was unveiled more than two years...

January 20, 2018

China builds world’s biggest air purifier

In an attempt to fight air pollution, China has constructed an experimental air purifying tower, touted to be the “world’s biggest air purifier” at a height of over...

January 17, 2018

Government to introduce BS-VI auto fuels in Delhi from 2018

The Petroleum Ministry in consultation with Public Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) has decided for preponement of BS-VI grade auto fuels in National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi from...

November 16, 2017

India to become world’s largest Sulphur Dioxide emitter: Study

As per study published by researchers at University of Maryland, US, India is overtaking China to become world’s largest emitter of anthropogenic Sulphur Dioxide (SO2). SO2 is an...

November 14, 2017

India tops list of pollution-linked deaths: Study

According to new study published in medical journal The Lancet, India has topped list of countries with pollution-related deaths in 2015. In India, 2.51 million people died prematurely...

October 20, 2017

Air pollution affects children’s memory: Study

According to study published in journal Environmental Pollution, exposure to air pollution can have damaging effects on children’s cognitive development and reduce their working memory. The study has...

October 9, 2017

Harsh Vardham launched “Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali” campaign to celebrate pollution-free diwali

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has launched the “Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali” campaign to celebrate pollution-free diwali. Diwali is an integral part...

August 18, 2017

Government launches Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali Campaign

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has launched the “Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali” campaign. The campaign was launched with an aim to reduce adverse...

August 18, 2017

Short Note: Legal and Policy Stance on Chemicals in Fireworks in India

What are different chemicals used in firecrackers? What are legal and policy stances on the chemicals in firecrackers in India? In an attempt to prevent air pollution from...

August 9, 2017

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