'Prophylactic measures' more important than 'post-disaster action'

Sumanta Ray Chaudhuri | November 11, 2023 12:00 PM

Kolkata, Nov 11 (IANS) With the falling mercury signaling the arrival of an early winter, Kolkata is heading for its worst polluted period that will continue till the arrival of spring. Noted green technologist and environment activist, Somendra Mohan Ghosh says that preventive measures are more important that post-disaster actions to keep the Air Quality Index (AQI) from plummeting.

Delhi air quality improves but still in 'poor' category

IANS | November 11, 2023 11:02 AM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The air quality in Delhi-NCR improved slightly on Saturday, moving from 'severe' to the 'poor' category, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

Odd-even scheme postponed, situation to be analysed after Diwali: Delhi Minister

IANS | November 10, 2023 3:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) With the air quality improving in the national capital, the Delhi government has decided to postpone the vehicle rationing scheme of odd-even from November 13 to 20.

Stubble burning in UP down by 70%: Minister

IANS | November 10, 2023 1:29 PM

Lucknow, Nov 10 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi said the menace of stubble burning has been brought down by almost 70 per cent as compared to last year in the state.

Odd-even scheme works as an effective emergency measure: Delhi govt to SC

IANS | November 10, 2023 11:05 AM

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The Delhi government has told the Supreme Court that the national capital's odd-even scheme works as an “effective emergency measure” to control air pollution.

Fresh snowfall in mountains as rain lashes J&K plains

IANS | November 10, 2023 9:33 AM

Srinagar, Nov 10 (IANS) Fresh snowfall in the hills and rains in the plains of J&K on Friday closed mountain passes and brought down day temperatures.

Delhi continues to be 'gas chamber', AQI remains in ‘severe’ category

IANS | November 9, 2023 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The overall Air Quality Index on Thursday evening was at 407, in the ‘severe’ category, according to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

Ban on app-based cabs akin to mobility lockdown: Uber writes to Delhi Govt, L-G

IANS | November 9, 2023 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) App-based taxi aggregator Uber on Thursday wrote to the Delhi Government as well as Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, urging them to take an all-encompassing view based on scientific evidence, while also keeping in mind the larger humanitarian crisis the ban on app-based taxis next week can precipitate.

Sorab Bedi calls elder brother Yashvardhan his 'biggest teacher, critic'

IANS | November 9, 2023 5:57 PM

Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Actor Sorab Bedi, who essays the role of Raunak in 'Chand Jalne Laga,' and actor Ram Yashvardhan , known for his portrayal of Shiv Shakti in 'Mahadev,' are siblings.

Delhi govt unhappy with officials regarding negligence in implementation of GRAP to curb pollution: Sources

IANS | November 9, 2023 2:36 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Amid rising pollution levels and to ensure implementation of measures to control it, Delhi Government ministers will be on the ground at different locations across the city, sources said on Thursday.

Environment

'Prophylactic measures' more important than 'post-disaster action'

Delhi air quality improves but still in 'poor' category

Odd-even scheme postponed, situation to be analysed after Diwali: Delhi Minister

Stubble burning in UP down by 70%: Minister

Odd-even scheme works as an effective emergency measure: Delhi govt to SC

Fresh snowfall in mountains as rain lashes J&K plains

Delhi continues to be 'gas chamber', AQI remains in ‘severe’ category

Ban on app-based cabs akin to mobility lockdown: Uber writes to Delhi Govt, L-G

Sorab Bedi calls elder brother Yashvardhan his 'biggest teacher, critic'

Delhi govt unhappy with officials regarding negligence in implementation of GRAP to curb pollution: Sources

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