Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 19:14
The National Green Tribunal Tuesday restrained the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) till December 20 from going ahead with the selection process for appointment of its Chairman in the wake of the allegation that persons being considered for the post do not satisfy the eligibility criteria.
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 19:18
With the thick blanket of smog engulfing the national capital, the Central Pollution Control Board Wednesday said rains and high speed wind can clear the pollutants in the air and increase visibility.
Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 21:59
Noise pollution in Delhi witnessed an upward trend this Diwali, as compared to six other metros like Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata.
Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 18:09
The Central Pollution Control Board Thursday submitted before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) a report concerning common facilities for treatment and disposal of bio-medical waste by hospital in Delhi and Haryana.
Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 00:12
Nearly 28 years back in a worst ever industrial disaster, hundreds of people lost their lives in Bhopal when a toxic gas leaked from the Union Carbide plant on the night of Dec 2, 1984.
Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 00:08
CAG on Friday pulled up the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for creating and upgrading posts in violation of Finance Ministry orders, thus causing a financial loss of Rs 3.22 crore per annum.
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 19:37
Noise level declined in Delhi this Diwali as compared to last year, but the air pollution rose marginally due to more smoke-producing fircrackers.
Last Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012, 16:36
West Bengal has the highest number of red category industries causing high pollution, followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
Last Updated: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 18:49
Acting tough on industrial units polluting the Ganga, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has closed down four enterprises while issuing a closure notice to one for discharging effluents directly into the river.
Last Updated: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 00:48
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) would soon collect real-time emission data from common waste hazardous incinerators installed in three industrial sites in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 17:54
A team of scientists from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is monitoring air, water and soil in the areas affected by the fire that broke out in eleven IOC tanks in Jaipur in Rajasthan.
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