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DPCC launches mandatory dust control portal for construction projects in Delhi

In line with the directives issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on December 20, 2021, the DPCC now mandates that all construction and demolition (C&D) projects occupying a plot area of 500 square metre or more must register on a newly-developed web portal, the pollution control authority said in a notice.

17 October 2024, 08:30 IST

DPCC launches mandatory dust control portal for construction projects in Delhi

DPCC launches mandatory dust control portal for construction projects in Delhi

DPCC launches mandatory dust control portal for construction projects in Delhi

17 October 2024, 08:30 IST

Smog towers not practical solution to air pollution problem: DPCC

Considering Delhi's vast area of 1,483 square kilometres, the pollution control body said the city would need more than 47,000 such towers, with each costing Rs 25 crore for installation and requiring Rs 15 lakh monthly for operation and maintenance.

16 November 2023, 14:11 IST

Smog towers not practical solution to air pollution problem: DPCC

Smog towers not practical solution to air pollution problem: DPCC

Smog towers not practical solution to air pollution problem: DPCC

16 November 2023, 14:11 IST

Amid Delhi's pollution woes, Kejriwal recommends suspension of DPCC Chairman

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday made a recommendation to the NCCSA for the suspension of senior IAS officer and DPCC chairman Ashwani Kumar, for allegedly stopping a study to ascertain pollution sources in Delhi and shutting down an anti-smog tower, government officials said.

07 November 2023, 14:40 IST

Amid Delhi's pollution woes, Kejriwal recommends suspension of DPCC Chairman

Amid Delhi's pollution woes, Kejriwal recommends suspension of DPCC Chairman

Amid Delhi's pollution woes, Kejriwal recommends suspension of DPCC Chairman

07 November 2023, 14:40 IST

DPCC chairman stopped study to ascertain pollution sources in Delhi sans govt nod: Gopal Rai

Following several meetings with IIT Kanpur scientists, Kumar issued orders on October 18 to stop the release of the remaining funds to IIT Kanpur, effectively cancelling the study, Rai said.

25 October 2023, 11:05 IST

DPCC chairman stopped study to ascertain pollution sources in Delhi sans govt nod: Gopal Rai

DPCC chairman stopped study to ascertain pollution sources in Delhi sans govt nod: Gopal Rai

DPCC chairman stopped study to ascertain pollution sources in Delhi sans govt nod: Gopal Rai

25 October 2023, 11:05 IST

Groundwater contamination in Dwarka: NGT asks DPCC to submit report

The tribunal was hearing a matter regarding contamination of water in the rain water harvesting systems installed across housing societies in Dwarka and had earlier directed the DPCC to take various steps, including verification of facts, creating awareness about technical know how and preventing extraction of ground water.

22 October 2023, 10:18 IST

Groundwater contamination in Dwarka: NGT asks DPCC to submit report

Groundwater contamination in Dwarka: NGT asks DPCC to submit report

Groundwater contamination in Dwarka: NGT asks DPCC to submit report

22 October 2023, 10:18 IST

NSUI releases 10-point manifesto for DUSU polls

Hitesh Gulia, a final-year Law Centre-I student, will contest for the president's post. The 23-year-old completed his graduation from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College.

16 September 2023, 11:17 IST

NSUI releases 10-point manifesto for DUSU polls

NSUI releases 10-point manifesto for DUSU polls

NSUI releases 10-point manifesto for DUSU polls

16 September 2023, 11:17 IST

Territorial Army drafted for Yamuna cleaning withdrawn

The Delhi government has promised to clean the Yamuna to bathing standards by February 2025.

08 July 2023, 10:16 IST

Territorial Army company drafted for Yamuna cleaning work in Delhi withdrawn

Territorial Army company drafted for Yamuna cleaning work in Delhi withdrawn

Territorial Army drafted for Yamuna cleaning withdrawn

08 July 2023, 10:16 IST

Single-use plastic ban to come into effect from Monday

The control room will receive all complaints related to the violation of the SUP ban and direct enforcement teams to take action on them

10 July 2022, 08:45 IST

Single-use plastic ban: Control room set up, punitive action from Monday

Single-use plastic ban: Control room set up, punitive action from Monday

Single-use plastic ban to come into effect from Monday

10 July 2022, 08:45 IST

MCD fined Rs 50 lakh over fire at Bhalswa landfill site

Waste compaction in a landfill site helps save valuable airspace and extends the lifespan of the dumpsite

17 June 2022, 07:39 IST

MCD fined Rs 50 lakh over April 26 fire at Bhalswa landfill site

MCD fined Rs 50 lakh over April 26 fire at Bhalswa landfill site

MCD fined Rs 50 lakh over fire at Bhalswa landfill site

17 June 2022, 07:39 IST

Choking & sweating around Delhi's burning hill of trash

The blaze on the 60-metre (200-feet) high rubbish hill began Tuesday and lit the night sky up in an apocalyptic orange, belching out noxious black fumes

29 April 2022, 17:15 IST

Choking and sweating around Delhi's burning hill of trash

Choking and sweating around Delhi's burning hill of trash

Choking & sweating around Delhi's burning hill of trash

29 April 2022, 17:15 IST