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”.