Delhi-NCR tightens curbs as AQI nears 'severe+' mark

IANS | January 17, 2026 10:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The National Capital Region (NCR) has once again come under the harshest anti-pollution restrictions as the Air Quality Index (AQI) surged dangerously close to the “Severe+” category on Saturday.

Bhutan kicks off work on new solar power project

IANS | January 15, 2026 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) A groundbreaking ceremony for a 240 kW grid-integrated and 25 kW off-grid solar project at Bhutan’s Jigme Namgyel Engineering College in Dewathang took place on Thursday as part of the Himalayan kingdom’s strategy to enhance renewable energy.

Delhi-NCR shivers as cold wave intensifies; AQI 'very poor' in several areas

IANS | January 15, 2026 10:07 AM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) continues to grapple with an intense winter spell, as bone-chilling cold wave conditions persist, worsening both weather and air quality across the region. The situation in the national capital remains extremely concerning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing the 350 mark in several areas, placing air quality in the 'very poor' to 'severe' categories.

In Gujarat’s Vadnagar, a special plantation drive to increase green cover

IANS | January 13, 2026 7:58 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 13 (IANS) The Gujarat government is working extensively to expand the green cover and revitalise the natural ecosystem. Extensive plantation drive in Vadnagar of Mehsana district is a step in this direction, for maintaining the ecological balance and protection of the environment.