Maharashtra Pollution Control Board

Maharashtra government directs local bodies to set up mechanism to dispose banned plastic

The Maharashtra government has told the Bombay High Court that it has asked all local authorities to set up a mechanism to dispose banned plastic items.

Maharashtra govt tells Bombay HC it recorded decibel levels at metro sites, sent it to Pollution Control Board

The Maharashtra government has recorded decibel levels at Mumbai metro construction sites and has sent them for review to the Pollution Control Board.

Mumbai housing societies that don't segregate garbage may soon face electricity, water cuts: BMC

Housing societies in Mumbai which aren't segregating their wet and dry garbage may be in for a rude shock, with the BMC initiating stringent punitive measures against them

Air quality 'very poor' as thick smog blankets Mumbai for third consecutive day; visibility to remain low till Tuesday, says IMD

For the third day in a row, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region witnessed very poor air quality on Monday, with Navi Mumbai reporting the worst PM 2.5 levels at 348

SC ban on sale of firecrackers: Mumbaikars welcome decision; others bat for calibrated approach

The Supreme Court's order stopping the sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR has set off a clamour by activists and residents alike in other metros for a similar ban, or at least greater restrictions.

World Environment Day 2017: Maharashtra starts industry rating to check emissions

Maharashtra is a perfect fit for the programme as it is the most industrialised state in the country with over 75,000 industries