New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Lok Sabha is set to hold a detailed discussion on Thursday on the worsening air pollution crisis in Delhi and adjoining regions, following sustained concerns raised by Opposition members in the Parliament over deteriorating air quality and the effectiveness of existing mitigation measures.
Gandhinagar, Dec 17 (IANS) The Gujarat Cabinet took stock of the impact of unseasonal rains on agriculture, with Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani saying that timely government intervention has played a crucial role in strengthening Rabi crop cultivation this season.
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Delhi government will begin strict enforcement of the “No PUC, No Fuel” rule from December 18 as part of an intensified multi-pronged drive to curb worsening air pollution in the national capital.
Colombo, Dec 17 (IANS) After 10 years, the environmental consequences of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which was launched in 2013 and presented as a grand vision of connectivity and development, are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore, a report detailed on Wednesday.
Srinagar, Dec 17 (IANS) J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday linked the Valley's tourism with global climate change, saying that the reality of climate change cannot be ignored any further, and the tourism in famed Gulmarg is dependent on snow.
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India has added 2,361 MW biomass capacity, 228 MWe waste-to-energy capacity, and 2.88 lakh biogas plants in the last 10 years, propelled by various incentives provided by the government in the push for green energy, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
Addis Ababa, Dec 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali on Wednesday planted a sapling in Addis Ababa under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative.
Kathmandu, Dec 16 (IANS) As Nepal’s high mountains, including Mount Everest, have been struggling with decades of waste accumulation, the Nepali government has introduced a five-year plan to keep the mountains clean.
Washington, Dec 16 (IANS) Seasonal crop fires across northern India are increasingly being lit later in the day, a shift that scientists say could complicate efforts to monitor stubble burning and assess its impact on air quality, according to satellite observations and recent studies, NASA has said.
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were disrupted on Monday morning as dense fog significantly reduced visibility, marking the season’s first major spell of winter fog in the national capital. Several departures were delayed as airlines adjusted their schedules to ensure safe operations amid challenging weather conditions.
