Kerala is facing a growing environmental crisis as the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reports a sharp decline in river water quality across the state. According to the latest assessment, Kerala has 32 polluted river stretches, the second-highest number in India, highlighting the increasing impact of rapid urbanization and untreated sewage on the state's freshwater ecosystems.

The report, based on water quality data collected between 2020 and 2023, found that untreated sewage discharge and inadequate sanitation infrastructure have significantly degraded river health. Nearly half of the water samples tested were found to be contaminated with harmful bacteria, raising serious concerns about public health and environmental sustainability.

Kerala's Rivers Among India's Most Polluted, CPCB Report Raises Alarm

Advocate Gaurav Bansal on Wednesday withdrew his petition from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) challenging odd-even vehicle rationing scheme of the Delhi Government.

Petitioner withdraws plea challenging Delhi government's odd-even scheme

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World Environment Day: IIT-Delhi alumni's low-cost solution to beat air pollution

After a National Green Tribunal (NGT) panel recommended major fine on Volkswagen for causing "health damages" and air pollution in Delhi due to excess nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, the tribunal asked the German carmaker to deposit Rs 100 crore in the emission case by 5pm on Friday.

NGT panel orders Volkswagen to pay Rs 100 crore fine in emissions case

Ghaziabad and Noida recorded 'severe' air quality, while in Faridabad and Gurgaon recorded it was in the 'very poor' category.

Delhi's air quality in 'severe' category for third consecutive day

A Central Pollution Control Board-led task force Monday recommended closure of factories located in hotspot industrial areas and a ban on construction activities till Wednesday in view of the severe air pollution in the national capital.

Close industries at hotspots, ban construction in Delhi till Wednesday: CPCB-led task force

Delhi recorded its second highest pollution level this year on Sunday, with authorities advising people to minimise outdoor activities for the next couple of days.

Delhi's air quality severe, CPCB urges people to minimise outdoor activities

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is mulling inducing artificial rain in Delhi after Diwali to wash away hazardous pollutants that is plaguing the national capital.

CPCB mulling using artificial rain in Delhi to tackle pollution after Diwali

Following the Supreme Court’s direction, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has put up guidelines for the public to file complaints of air pollution in Delhi-NCR on its social media page, website and through its mobile app.

CPCB issues guidelines for public to lodge complaints on air pollution

The Supreme Court Monday prohibited the plying of 15-year-old petrol and 10-year-old diesel vehicles in the national capital region and directed the transport departments concerned to announce that such vehicles would be impounded if found plying in Delhi-NCR.

Supreme Court bans 15-year-old petrol, 10-year-old diesel vehicles in Delhi-NCR

Avoiding outdoor exercises and minimal use of private vehicles are some of the measures the CPCB-led task force has suggested for implementation in Delhi-NCR during the first 10 days of November as the air quality is likely to deteriorate further owing to localised emissions around festivals and stubble burning in neighbouring states.

Delhi air deteriorates; avoid outdoor activities, minimise use of private vehicles, warns CPCB

The dust currently hovering over the capital is being blamed on dust storms originating in Rajasthan. The dust makes the summer heat worse in Delhi because it stops warm air from escaping

Delhi covered by layer of dust for 3rd day, conditions to remain for 3-4 days

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