Shimla, Nov 7 (IANS) The government of India, the Himachal Pradesh government and the World Bank have signed a deal for a $200 million project that will facilitate power sector reforms in Himachal and increase the share of renewable energy (RE) in the state’s electricity generation.
Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) Continuing the crusade to clear the air pollution in Mumbai, the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday swooped on at least four gold-silver jewellery plating units and demolished four furnaces that spewed out toxic smoke, officials said here.
Chandigarh, Nov 7 (IANS) A new analysis using the NASA Earth VIIRS data to count farm fires and wind and temperature profile data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), has revealed that there was 47.8 per cent reduction in farm fires in Punjab and 38.04 per cent in Haryana between 2022 and 2023 from October 1 to November 5.
Imphal, Nov 6 (IANS) People of the famed and picturesque Shirui village in Tangkhul-Naga dominated Ukhrul district have put a ban on killing and hunting of animals and birds in their area for three years.
Udaipur (Rajasthan), Nov 6 (IANS/ 101 Reporters) Looking at his barren fields, Udai Lal Suthar (50) describes the severe agricultural losses he suffered this year. Both the vegetables and maize that he had cultivated did not survive, thanks to the unpredictable weather patterns and the resultant increase in pest infestations and viral diseases.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) A team of global researchers and practitioners on Monday proposed the creation of a new mission energy access programme to accelerate efforts to ensure universal energy access by 2030.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) In view of the detoriating air condition in the national capital, Delhi government on Monday said that all the physical school classes except Classes 10 and 12 will remain suspended till November 10.
Lucknow, Nov 6 (IANS) After being declared noisier than ever, Lucknow is now recording high air pollution levels with AQI in the 'poor'category.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The air quality in Delhi-NCR continued to be 'severe' on Monday with an overall Air Quality Index at 471, according to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Sunday decided to invoke Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the entire Delhi-NCR with immediate effect, banning entry of trucks and switching over to work from home, to prevent further deterioration of air quality in the national capital.
