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Toxic Waste Triggers Mass Fish Deaths in Najafgarh Drain Sparks Alarm Over Yamuna Pollution

New Delhi- Thousands of dead fish have been found floating in the Najafgarh drain near the Dhansa regulator over the past few days, raising serious environmental concerns about rising pollution levels in the capital’s water bodies. Environmental activists have attributed the массов mortality to a toxic mix of untreated domestic sewage and industrial effluents entering […]

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Delhi Cracks Down on Polluting Vehicles as MCD Raises Entry Charges by Over 50 Percent

New Delhi, April 20, 2026: Commercial vehicles entering the national capital will now face a sharp increase in environment charges after the Municipal Corporation of Delhi implemented a significant hike in the Environment Compensation Charge. The revised rates, effective from April 19, are intended to discourage polluting vehicles and ease the city’s worsening air quality. […]

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Announces Monitoring of Green Spending Across 17 Departments

New Delhi, April 6, 2026: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced that the government will track spending across 17 key departments to ensure funds allocated for environmental initiatives are effectively used to combat pollution and improve sustainability. The move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen coordination among departments and ensure that financial […]

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Hotel Industry Must Partner in Delhi’s Anti-Pollution Efforts; Government to Extend Full Support: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, 10 December 2025 : In a major step towards controlling air pollution in Delhi, Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta has urged hotel and restaurant owners to install mist spray systems on the rooftops of their establishments. The Chief Minister said that this system would not only help effectively reduce pollution but also significantly […]

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Delhi Government Cracks Down on Diwali Firecrackers Amid Pollution Concerns

New Delhi , 30 October , 2024- As air pollution levels surge in Delhi, former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has issued a heartfelt appeal to residents, urging them to celebrate Diwali without firecrackers. His plea emphasizes the need to uphold the true spirit of Diwali, a festival traditionally symbolizing light and joy, by choosing eco-friendly […]

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