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.

Explainer: Punjab, Haryana see less farm fires, but Delhi needs action plan to curb pollution

IANS | November 7, 2023 11:11 AM

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.

Manipur’s Shirui village bans hunting of animals for three years, protects migratory Amur falcons

IANS | November 6, 2023 6:54 PM

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.

Climate-driven crop failures, pest infestations plague farmers in Rajasthan's Udaipur

Paridhi Jain | November 6, 2023 6:29 PM

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.

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

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

BMC razes polluting furnaces of gold-silver units in Dharavi

Explainer: Punjab, Haryana see less farm fires, but Delhi needs action plan to curb pollution

Manipur’s Shirui village bans hunting of animals for three years, protects migratory Amur falcons

Climate-driven crop failures, pest infestations plague farmers in Rajasthan's Udaipur

Urgent need for a new initiative to ensure universal energy access by 2030: Researchers

With deteriorating air quality, online classes in all Delhi schools till Nov 10 barring Classes 10, 12

After noise pollution, Lucknow suffers from air pollution

No respite, Delhi air quality remains in 'severe' category

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