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Maharashtra villages protest upcoming Adani cement plant
September 15, 2025 4:39 am
Residents of Mohone and around 10 other villages have started a signature campaign against the project, ahead of the September 16 public hearing planned by the MPCB for the project
From dense green cover to improved pathways and better illumination, BMC chalks out Shivaji Park facelift
July 29, 2025 11:03 pm
Earlier, between 2020 and 2021, the BMC had carried out a beautification plan of the park as part of which the sitting ledges were improved and heritage structures including a drinking water fountain (Pyau) was also restored.
311 bakeries in Mumbai yet to switch to cleaner fuel, Bombay High Court extends deadline
July 09, 2025 4:38 pm
The BMC’s data shows that as of now, bakeries contribute to 6 per cent of Mumbai’s overall air quality.
Bombay HC to MPCB: Conduct inspection to find if ready mix concrete plant operating beyond prescribed hrs
April 21, 2025 11:38 pm
The plea claimed that the permissions for RMC plant in residential zone were given in violation of Development Control Regulations and pollution norms and is located near a school
After MPCB directs BMC to control dust and air pollution, civic body set to begin grass plantation at Shivaji Park
February 23, 2025 4:26 pm
"The plantation drive may start next month, as we are preparing a proposal and sending it to the environment department for the final approval. Following this, tenders will be floated," a civic official said.
Dust, air pollution at Shivaji Park: Among slew of steps, MPCB directs BMC to disallow digging, plant grass
February 04, 2025 11:08 am
In the first week of January, the MPCB had given the civic authorities a 15-day deadline to come up with a possible solution to mitigate the issue of dust pollution at the ground.
MPCB chairman urges Pune civic body to reduce violators' fines for single use plastic
January 21, 2025 8:11 pm
The PMC collects fines from Rs 500 up to Rs 25,000 from those violating the ban on single use plastic. The MPCB chairperson has suggested reducing the penalty amount.
Bombay HC issues notice to MMRDA, MPCB on plea seeking shifting of RMC plant for Borivali-Thane twin tunnel project
December 17, 2024 4:20 pm
Several Thane residents have filed a PIL saying the ready-mix cement plant was adjacent to a residential township and would cause air pollution and health issues for locals once operational.
MPCB initiates measures to address Indrayani river pollution during Aashadhi Wari
June 30, 2024 11:52 pm
Continuous surveillance and sampling of Indrayani River will be conducted to detect and address pollution, with focused monitoring of sewage treatment plants and industrial discharges.
Audited 191 ‘red category’ industries in MMR: MPCB tells HC, court seeks effective steps
June 20, 2024 11:46 pm
Red category industries have a high pollution potential and include thermal power plants, large chemical industries and refineries
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