New Environmental Standard lab, Solar Energy Complex to boost India’s renewable energy ecosystem

IANS | January 6, 2026 11:26 AM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The world's second "National Environmental Standard Laboratory" and the world's fifth "National Primary Standard Facility for Solar Cell Calibration" at the CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL) will strengthen India’s environment and renewable energy ecosystem, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology.

Rajasthan: Schools to remain closed in 20 districts due to dense fog

IANS | January 5, 2026 10:37 PM

Jaipur, Jan 5 (IANS) Severe cold wave and dense fog conditions have forced district administrations across Rajasthan to suspend school classes in 20 districts to ensure the safety of children.

IIT Guwahati develops sunlight-driven catalyst to convert CO2 into methanol fuel

IANS | January 5, 2026 2:27 PM

Guwahati, Jan 5 (IANS) In a significant step towards clean fuel and environmental protection, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a photocatalytic material that can convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) into methanol fuel using sunlight.

Amid rapid population growth, Pakistan facing resource scarcity, poverty, climate vulnerabilities: Report

IANS | January 4, 2026 4:18 PM

Islamabad, Jan 4 (IANS) Rapid increase in population in Pakistan has been an alarming concern as the South Asian country continues to deal with resource scarcity, mounting climate vulnerabilities, gender inequality, poverty, and illiteracy, a report stated.

Gujarat's wetlands saw over 8.33 lakh migratory birds in 2024–25

IANS | January 4, 2026 2:58 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 4 (IANS) Gujarat's wetlands recorded more than 8.33 lakh birds during 2024–25, reaffirming Gujarat's position as one of India's safest and most preferred destinations for avian visitors.

CAQM revokes Stage III curbs as Delhi air quality improves marginally

IANS | January 2, 2026 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in Delhi NCR on Friday revoked actions under Stage III ('severe' Air Quality) of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) following an improvement in AQI owing to strong winds, an official said.

Committed to Aravali mountain range conservation: Haryana Minister

IANS | January 1, 2026 6:52 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 1 (IANS) Haryana Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Thursday said the government is committed to the conservation of the Aravali mountain range.

Dense fog disrupts flights across North India; airlines issue advisory

IANS | January 1, 2026 10:47 AM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Flight operations across several parts of northern and eastern India, including Delhi, were affected on Thursday as dense fog engulfed large swathes of the region, sharply reducing visibility and prompting airlines to issue advisories for passengers.

Delhi's air quality continues to remain 'very poor' amid biting cold

IANS | January 1, 2026 9:41 AM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Delhi woke up to yet another grim morning under a thick blanket of pollution and biting cold, with air quality continuing to remain in the "very poor" category as fog and low temperatures tightened their grip on the national capital on the New Year.

‘Delhi recorded best air quality in seven years in 2025, barring COVID period’

IANS | December 31, 2025 10:15 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Delhi witnessed a significant improvement in its air quality in 2025, recording the lowest average PM2.5 and PM10 concentration levels in the last seven years, barring the COVID-affected year of 2020, according to official data. The year also saw the highest number of ‘Good’ to ‘Satisfactory’ Air Quality Index (AQI) days since 2018, excluding 2020.

Environment

New Environmental Standard lab, Solar Energy Complex to boost India’s renewable energy ecosystem

Rajasthan: Schools to remain closed in 20 districts due to dense fog

IIT Guwahati develops sunlight-driven catalyst to convert CO2 into methanol fuel

Amid rapid population growth, Pakistan facing resource scarcity, poverty, climate vulnerabilities: Report

Gujarat's wetlands saw over 8.33 lakh migratory birds in 2024–25

CAQM revokes Stage III curbs as Delhi air quality improves marginally

Committed to Aravali mountain range conservation: Haryana Minister

Dense fog disrupts flights across North India; airlines issue advisory

Delhi's air quality continues to remain 'very poor' amid biting cold

‘Delhi recorded best air quality in seven years in 2025, barring COVID period’

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