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Pollution is causing respiratory illnesses and deaths to rise in Indonesia's island of Java, including the capital, Jakarta

Gujarat HC rejects PIL seeking ban on use of loudspeakers in mosques during azaan. Court calls it "wholly misconceived" and questions petitioner's claim of noise pollution. Asks for scientific evidence of decibel levels. Notes aarti with drums and music starts early at 3 a.m., yet doesn't cause noise

Researchers found that pollution from heavy traffic resulted in an increase in blood pressure equivalent to the effect of a high-sodium diet.

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Greenpeace says consumer goods group is badly off track to meet target of halving virgin plastic use by 2025

NGT bans desilting, dredging activities in Rajasthan's Bisalpur dam without prior environmental clearance. Contract issued to private firm as "guaranteed annual return" for 20 years. NGT directs State Pollution Control Board to take action if tribunal's directions not followed. Desilting/dredging activities in guise of mineral extraction not allowed without environmental…

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), RK Puram recorded severe air quality with an AQI of 419 at 7:00 a.m. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Indian truck fleet is likely to reach a figure of 1.7 crore in 2050. Hence, there is a need to push top gear on the pace of transition to e-trucks.

Preventing drug resistance is key to successful bone marrow transplants and normal life. Naruvi Hospitals, Vellore, hosted a Wellness webinar to discuss advancements in the field. Datri Blood Stem Cell Donors registry helps match donors and recipients, but more donors are needed. Sanjay Bhattacharya, Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, stressed the…