GRAP IV restrictions reimposed in Delhi-NCR as pollution levels surge

IANS | January 15, 2025 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday re-imposed GRAP IV restrictions in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) due to the worsening air quality. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) sub-committee decided to implement all actions under Stage-III ('Severe Air Quality of Delhi) and Stage-IV ('Severe+' Air Quality of Delhi) of the existing GRAP schedule, effective immediately, in addition to the Stage-I and Stage-II actions already in place, according to a statement.

Firefighters continue battling LA wildfires amid dangerous weather warning

IANS | January 15, 2025 7:29 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 15 (IANS) Firefighters continued to work overnight to contain wildfires in greater Los Angeles, with "particularly dangerous" winds warning in effect through Wednesday.

IMD’s 150th Foundation Day: PM Modi to launch 'Mission Mausam' today

IANS | January 14, 2025 8:32 AM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch ‘Mission Mausam’, which aims to make the country a weather-ready and climate-smart nation, on the occasion of India Meteorological Department's 150th Foundation Day on Tuesday.

India's green energy capacity records 16 pc rise to 209 GW in 2024

IANS | January 13, 2025 3:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) India's total renewable energy installed capacity recorded a robust double-digit growth of 15.84 per cent to touch 209.44 GW, as of December 2024, from 180.80 GW in December 2023, according to a statement issued by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Monday.

PM Modi to launch Mission Mausam on Tuesday, will make India weather-ready, climate-smart

IANS | January 13, 2025 12:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch ‘Mission Mausam’ on the occasion of India Meteorological Department 150th Foundation Day tomorrow, the Prime Minister's Office said on Monday.

Los Angeles wildfires: Death toll rises to 24

IANS | January 13, 2025 9:12 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 13 (IANS) The death toll from the ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles has risen to 24, local media reported.

After 7.93 pc reduction in GHG emissions, India committed to sustainable future: Centre

IANS | January 12, 2025 10:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) India, which achieved a 7.93 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2020 compared to 2019, is demonstrating its commitment to a sustainable, climate-resilient future, the government said on Sunday.

Rain in Delhi-NCR, AQI drops to 'poor'

IANS | January 12, 2025 7:41 AM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Delhi and its neighbouring cities received light rain on Saturday evening, which improved the air quality to 'poor' on Sunday morning and provided some relief from the dense fog that was blanketing parts of the national capital region for the past few days.

Piyush Goyal urges cleantech sector to go for self-sustaining innovations

IANS | January 11, 2025 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has urged the clean energy sector to become self-sustaining and independent of the government as production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes were meant only to help kickstart projects.

Tragic toll: At least 11 confirmed dead as wildfires ravage Los Angeles

IANS | January 11, 2025 11:52 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 11 (IANS) At least 11 people have lost their lives, with fears that the death toll could climb as rescue efforts intensify following devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.