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Sangam Water Fails Bathing Standards During Pilgrimage: CPCB

Analysis reveals concerning spikes in pollutants such as BOD and fecal coliform, raising health concerns for pilgrims at sacred bathing spots during major festivals Water quality in the River Ganga, particularly at key pilgrimage sites such as Kuresar Ghat and Sangam, has shown alarming deviations from the standard outdoor bathing criteria, raising concerns for the […]

Supreme Court Directs CPCB To Undertake Scientific Studies On Pollution From Stone Crushing Units

The tribunal orders and directs the prospective  units to obtain Environmental Clearance from State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) West Bengal, for their operation in the state   The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has been ordered by the Supreme Court to carry out research and collect information regarding the pollution that originates from stone-crushing facilities. A 1 May , […]

Post-Diwali Smog Engulfs Delhi-NCR, Air Quality Deteriorates Despite Temporary Respite

Diwali Celebrations Contribute to Worsening Air Quality in Delhi-NCR, Rainfall Offers Temporary Relief   Delhi and its adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to a thick layer of smog on Monday morning, a consequence of Diwali celebrations that involved widespread cracker bursting, exacerbating the already compromised air quality. Social media was flooded with images […]

Delhi’s Average AQI Clocked 454: CPCB

At 5 AM on 5 November, the average Air Quality Index (AQI) for Delhi had clocked 454, which escalated to 463 at 3 PM due to the continued unfavourable meteorological and climatic conditions Delhi’s average AQI clocked 454 as per the daily AQI Bulletin provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on 5 November. […]