Delhi's air quality continues to be 'severe'

IANS | November 8, 2023 10:06 AM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) The air quality in Delhi on Wednesday morning continued to be in 'severe' category with several stations across the city recording a rise in PM 2.5 and carbon monoxide (CO).

Stubble burning not only to blame for alarming spike in air quality in Delhi: CSE report

IANS | November 7, 2023 7:28 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Delhi’s pollution level – PM2.5 concentration – saw its first huge spike of this winter season on November 2 with a sudden and staggering 68 per cent jump within 24 hours, crossing 313 microgramme per metre cubed which was equivalent to "severe plus" category as per the Air Quality Index (AQI) concentration range, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said in its latest study.

World Bank signs $200 mn project to boost 'Green State' goal of Himachal

IANS | November 7, 2023 6:30 PM

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.

BMC razes polluting furnaces of gold-silver units in Dharavi

IANS | November 7, 2023 4:56 PM

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.