Aus state warns of extreme heat in summer

IANS | November 17, 2023 2:44 PM

Sydney, Nov 17 (IANS) Health authoritIES in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) on Friday urged local residents to plan ahead for extreme heat in the upcoming summer season.

Cyclonic storm 'Midhili' to cross B'desh coast tonight: IMD

IANS | November 17, 2023 2:14 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the cyclonic storm “Midhili”, currently over the Northwest & adjoining Northeast Bay of Bengal, is likely to cross the Bangladesh coast on Friday night.

AAP counters LG Saxena on Kejriwal Govt's steps to curb air pollution in Delhi

IANS | November 16, 2023 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Hours after Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena slammed the Delhi Government over air pollution, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said that the Arvind Kejriwal Government has taken a slew of measures over the past several years which led to a significant improvement in the air quality.

Delhi’s air pollution remains 'severe'

IANS | November 16, 2023 9:36 AM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Air quality across Delhi remained in the 'severe' category with the AQI hitting the alarming levels at several places on Thursday morning.

Delhi gasps for fresh air, AQI in ‘very poor’ category

IANS | November 15, 2023 8:37 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The overall Air Quality Index of Delhi was at 386, in the "very poor" category on Wednesday evening, according to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

After 40-hrs' herculean effort, whale calf pushed back into Arabian Sea

IANS | November 15, 2023 6:15 PM

Ratnagiri (Maharashtra), Nov 15 (IANS) In what is billed as the first ever rescue operation of its kind, a massive whale calf (baby) which was stuck on the famed Ganpatipule Beach on Monday, was finally rescued and successfully pushed back into the Arabian Sea early on Wednesday, a local resident said.

CVoter survey reveals very low awareness of stubble burning

IANS | November 15, 2023 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) An exclusive survey conducted by CVoter reveals many startling perceptions about air pollution that has become a serious issue in India. Since the air quality deterioration coincides with the stubble burning season in northern India, yet it is not felt as the biggest source of pollution by people.

CVoter Survey: Rural Indians more worried about air pollution

IANS | November 15, 2023 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) An exclusive survey conducted by CVoter has revealed many startling perceptions about air pollution that has become a serious issue in the country. Data from the survey indicates that Indians living in rural areas are more aware of and concerned with air pollution “in their locality”.