NGT takes suo motu cognisance of pollution in Pune's Indrayani River, Katraj Lake
Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member Dr A Senthil Vel registered two separate cases based on two news articles.
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As air quality improves, Pimpri-Chinchwad civic body gives green signal to construction activity
Municipal Commissioner Shekhar Singh had imposed a ban on construction activity for one week. The decision was taken after the air quality index in several areas crossed the 300 mark during the Diwali period.
Shekhar Singh Laxmi Pujan Bhumkar Chowk Sanjay Kulkarni Bombay High Court City Engineer Sanjay Kulkarni
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As AQI rises to 300, Pimpri-Chinchwad halts construction activities for a week
Curbs to be enforced from Thursday; currently there are over 1,500 construction sites across the city.
Shekhar Singh Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Air Quality Index Commissioner Shekhar Singh Pimpri Chinchwad Pollution
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Dense haze envelops city as air quality drops to 'poor' | Pune News
“The dense haze was caused by cold weather conditions and high humidity. Coupled with bursting of firecrackers on Diwali, a hazy atmosphere prevailed,” scientists at Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology said.
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PCMC keeps a hawk's eye on construction sites to check environmental norms' violation, collects Rs 16 lakh fine in 2 days | Pune News
The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has formed 16 squads in 32 of the electoral wards with each squad comprising five officials.
Anna Bodade Sanjay Kulkarni Shekhar Singh City Engineer Sanjay Kulkarni Municipal Commissioner Municipal Commissioner Anna Bodade
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Pune civic body looks to settle dust as construction booms, Real Estate News, ET RealEstate
The Pune Municipal Corporation will also introduce new directives, similar to those implemented by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, to further regulate construction practices. The teams will monitor dust pollution year-round and ensure compliance with existing norms.
Source: indiatimes.com
'Immediate action against violators': PCMC sets up air pollution control squads, issues norms | Pune News
The squads will visit construction sites in their respective wards and document them through photography or videography, says Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Commissioner.
Supreme Court Tube Industries National Green Tribunal Environment Protection Act Smart Sarathi Pollution Under Control
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As Pune air quality slips to 'moderate category', citizens and doctors call for long-term measures | Pune News
Doctors warn that apart from respiratory problems and allergies, air pollution can also lead to long-lasting serious health problems.
Anuja Bali Aparna Birajdar Shweta Vernekar Vijay Warad Prayas Health Group Sai Allergy Asthma Hospital
Source: indianexpress.com