New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Two days after Diwali, the air in Delhi and its neighbouring cities turned dangerously toxic, with the national capital recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 353, placing it firmly in the ‘Very Poor’ category.
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) In a significant milestone for environmental conservation efforts, India has secured the ninth rank globally in forest area in 2025 -- up from the 10th position in 2020, said Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Residents of the national capital woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Wednesday morning, as Delhi's air quality took a severe hit following Diwali celebrations. At 5:30 a.m., the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 345, falling in the 'very poor' category, as per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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.
