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Delhi Environment Minister announced that dust-generating demolition and outdoor civil construction activities will be prohibited from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, while a complete ban on construction and demolition activities will be imposed from December 10, 2026, to January 20, 2027

Updated 1 day ago

The measures were announced in a meeting chaired by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. Also seen are CM Rekha Gupta, PWD Minister Parvesh Verma and Environment Minister Manjinder Sirsa. PIC/X

Bombay High Court has banned bursting of firecrackers on public roads during festivals and criticised the Maharashtra government over poor enforcement of noise pollution rules. The court called for stricter restraint on loudspeakers, DJs and dhol tashas during processions

Updated 6 days ago

The measures were announced in a meeting chaired by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. Also seen are CM Rekha Gupta, PWD Minister Parvesh Verma and Environment Minister Manjinder Sirsa. PIC/X