New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2024, has come as a boon for people from all walks of life as it has not only relieved them of high electricity bills but also opened avenues of 'extra income' under the flagship scheme.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) This Diwali surged to dangerous highs in the national capital, with PM2.5 concentrations averaging 488 µg/m3 post the festival of lights.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) As a blanket of mild haze engulfed Delhi a day after Diwali, the BJP on Tuesday lashed out at the AAP government in Punjab for its alleged failure to check farm fires that are adding to the national capital’s air quality woes.
Bhopal, Oct 20 (IANS) In a sweeping move to support farmers reeling from crop damage caused by heavy monsoon rains in August and September 2025, the Gujarat government has announced a substantial relief package totalling Rs 947 crore.
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Residents of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to toxic air on Monday morning with the Air Quality Index (AQI) falling to the "very poor" category.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Delhi’s air quality crisis deepened, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas to swiftly activate Stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
Ahmedabad, Oct 19 (IANS) Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, on Sunday, emphasised the role of the indigenous cow in environmental protection and public health during a programme focused on Gau Poojan, Gau Sanvardhan, and desi cow-based natural farming during a gathering at Nageshwar Kalyan Shakti Dham in Hirapur village of Ahmedabad district.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) China’s strategy to exploit the natural resources in Tibet to meet Beijing’s renewable energy targets is coming at the cost of the Himalayan region's fragile environment and the crushing of the human rights of its poor people, recent reports in The Diplomat and other publications have highlighted.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) India has reaffirmed its commitment to integrate Ayush-based innovation into global health at the Arctic Circle Assembly 2025, the Ministry of Ayush said on Friday.
Karnal, Oct 16 (IANS) Farmers in Karnal, Haryana, are gradually embracing innovative stubble management techniques. This marks a significant shift from the harmful practice of burning crop residue after harvest.
