Weekly Environmental News Roundup (27 April 2026)
Weekly environmental news roundup from across different media networks for Week 17 (20 to 26 April) 2026.
Air Pollution
Expedite study on pollution source real time: Delhi Environment Minister
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday directed officials to fast-track the roll-out of a real-time source apportionment study to strengthen the capital’s air quality management, an official statement said.
MCD hikes environment cess for heavy, light commercial vehicles by up to 53%
Heavy and light commercial vehicles — including trucks, vans and dumpers — entering Delhi will now have to pay significantly higher Environment Compensation Charges with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi issuing formal orders mandating a hike of up to 53% hike in the rates, senior officials said.
MCD charged Rs 80 crore in green tax from vehicles
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has collected over `80 crore as environment compensation charge from commercial vehicles entering the city between January 1 and April 20 this year.
Delhi CM directs strict enforcement of ‘No PUC, No fuel’ rule
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday directed strict enforcement of the ‘no PUC (Pollution Under Control certificate) no fuel’ policy in Delhi.
Water Security
The National Green Tribunal has issued notices to six cricket stadiums across the country and asked them why activities at their venues should not be stopped, given the fact that they have failed to disclose the source of water used to maintain pitch and grounds.
Delhi makes rainwater harvesting mandatory, sets deadlines to tackle water crisis
The Delhi government has directed that rainwater harvesting systems will now be treated as mandatory and actively enforced across the city to address its growing water challenges.
Delhi CM inaugurates water ATMs in Shalimar Bagh area
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday inaugurated a water ATM and other development projects in an unauthorised colony in the Shalimar Bagh area.
Biodiversity
NGT Halts Omaxe’s Dwarka Sports Arena Over Illegal Tree Felling and Missing Environmental Clearance
The Principal Bench has found that nearly 2,000 trees may have been felled without permission from the Forest Department at a 61-acre project site.
Comply with SC order, no events in Delhi parks for more than 10 days a month: NGT
The National Green Tribunal has said the authorities in the national capital must ensure that designated parks are not used to hold events for more than 10 days a month in compliance with the Supreme Court’s order.
Climate Change
India orders school water bells to beat heat
Schools in India’s capital must ring regular bells to remind schoolchildren to drink water as the megacity gears up to face heatwave conditions..
