Delhi implements GRAP to tackle winter pollution

IANS | October 1, 2023 2:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai has announced the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the national capital starting Sunday, in anticipation of a potential rise in pollution levels during the winter season.

Haryana set to minimise farm fire incidents

IANS | September 29, 2023 6:49 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 29 (IANS) In an effort to combat stubble burning in Haryana, Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal on Friday issued directives to impose fines and take decisive action against those responsible and penalizing officers for laxity in dealing with farm fires.

Cauvery water dispute: CWRC order a 'death sentence' for K’taka, says Yediyurappa

IANS | September 27, 2023 2:39 AM

Bengaluru, Sept 27 (IANS) Taking exception to the Cauvery Water Regulatory Committee's (CWRC) order to release 3,000 cusec of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu till October 15, former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has said that the order pronounced is a "death sentence" for the state and slammed the Congress government for losing the trust of the people, especially farmers of the state.