News
Struggling for Breath in Himachal’s Apple Belt: Twig Burning Becomes a Menace
Struggling for breath in Himachal’s apple belt, twig burning has emerged as a growing menace, turning large parts of the State’s orchard…
Pollution
News
Baddi’s Pollution Levels Drop Sharply; Shimla, Manali Record Fresh Air on Diwali
Despite the bursting of firecrackers across Himachal Pradesh, the air remained remarkably clean this Diwali, with only the industrial town of Baddi…
News
Just 87 of 2,919 BBN Units Fined for Pollution: Are Rules Being Enforced Enough?
Shimla/Nalagarh - In Himachal Pradesh’s largest industrial hub—Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh (BBN)—only 87 out of 2,919 industrial units were fined for environmental violations over the…
Breaking News
Pollution Control Board Issues Show Cause Notice to Industry in Kangra
Kangra – The State Pollution Control Board has issued a show cause notice to an industry located in Mohtali, Damtal, Kangra district,…
Feature
If Beijing Can Do It, Why Not Delhi?
Delhi, a city cloaked in smog every winter, has become the epicenter of India’s air pollution crisis. Hazardous air quality has become…
Breaking News
Possible Solution to Pollution: Biodegradable Items from Paddy Straw
As stubble burning continues to choke North India during harvest seasons, researchers from Punjab Engineering College (PEC) have introduced an innovative solution.…
Breaking News
Baddi Industries Flout Pollution Norms: Untreated Waste Discharged into Drains
Baddi: Despite strict regulations from the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), some industries in Baddi’s industrial area continue to disregard pollution control…
Travel
Tourism Boom or Bust: The Environmental Cost of Himachal’s Popularity and Rampant Forest Fires
Himachal Pradesh, once a sanctuary of pristine natural beauty and unpolluted air, is now facing a dire environmental crisis. The surge in…
News
Tourists Leaving Trail of Garbage: Irresponsible Tourism Threatens Fragile Ecosystem in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul-Spiti Region
Photo: Pradeep Sangwan - Healing Himalayas In a stark revelation, "Tourists Leaving Trail of Garbage" in the serene Lahaul-Spiti region of Himachal…
News
Ashwani Khad: The Most Polluted River in Himachal Pradesh
In a concerning revelation, the rivers and streams of Himachal Pradesh are grappling with a surge in pollution, with Ashwani Khad in…
Breaking News
Rohtang Pass Struggles Under the Weight of Unruly Tourism: Pollution Threatens Iconic Destination’s Pristine Beauty
Rohtang Pass has always captivated visitors with its breathtaking beauty. However, recent images of the pass have shed light on a growing…
Breaking News
Delhi most Polluted City in 2022
New Delhi: The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) Tracker has declared the National Capital Delhi the most polluted city of India in…