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November 10, 2023 2:41 PM

Addressing stubble burning: Indian Agricultural Research Institute develops short-duration crop variety

Food grains play a pivotal role in providing energy and ensuring food and nutritional security. However, the aftermath of crop harvesting, both on and off the farm, leads to substantial residue accumulation. In northern India, particularly Delhi, the...

November 10, 2023 1:22 PM

Dhaka air ‘very unhealthy’, 2nd most polluted in the world on Friday

Dhaka’s air quality remained in the 'very unhealthy' zone on Friday morning. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 227 at 8:57 am, the capital of Bangladesh ranked second in the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, according to I...

November 9, 2023 5:37 PM

77th CITES Meeting: India highlights achievements in big cat conservation

At the 77th Standing Committee meeting of CITES, India highlighted its achievements in big cat conservation like tigers and lions, besides the historic first-ever wild-to-wild, intercontinental translocation and introduction of the Cheetah. https://...

November 9, 2023 2:32 PM

Climate Change Solutions: From Artificial Rain to Green Technology

In an effort to combat the alarming levels of air pollution in the national capital, the Delhi government is set to unveil a cloud-seeding project for artificial rain later this month. While its effectiveness remains uncertain, the move underscores t...

November 9, 2023 11:56 AM

Delhi plans to induce artificial rain to control air pollution, says Environment Minister

Residents of Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR), who have been grappling with hazardous air quality since the beginning of this month, may soon witness a potential solution. On November 8, Gopal Rai, the Environment Minister of t...

November 9, 2023 10:40 AM

Bhutan Bird festival to return after a hiatus of 3-years

The Bhutan Bird Festival is all set to return after a gap of 3-years and will be held from November 13 to 15, 2023 in Tingtibi, Zhemgang. The festival will feature a host of events such as bird-watching hikes, local cuisines, fly-fishing and river r...

November 8, 2023 4:49 PM

Smog tower in national capital becomes operational after Supreme Court order as pollution worsens

A smog tower in New Delhi became operational on Wednesday (November 08) after Supreme Court lashed authorities for their lack in efforts to curb pollution. Smog tower installed in the Connaught Place area of the national capital was installed in Aug...

November 7, 2023 4:15 PM

Drone footage shows poor visibility as smog dulls Delhi

Drone footage revealed poor visibility as smog engulfed the capital on Tuesday (November 07) with the Air Quality Index hovering over 400 in several areas. Visuals showed smog blighting historical landmarks, including, Jama Masjid Mosque and other a...

November 6, 2023 3:46 PM

Delhi govt restricts use of vehicles to combat air pollution

In a bid to combat the deteriorating air quality in Delhi, the government is set to reintroduce the odd-even vehicle scheme. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held a high-level emergency meeting with State Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday, where...

November 6, 2023 10:39 AM

Delhi Air Pollution Update: Schools to remain closed; trucks banned from entering city

Amid the dipping state of air quality in India's capital, stringent curbs have been introduced in Delhi. Trucks have been banned from entering Delhi, with effect from Sunday, November 5. As air quality entered the 'severe plus' category, the Delhi go...

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