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November 20, 2023 9:24 AM

New Delhi’s air quality improves to ‘poor’; expert warns of bad days ahead

Smog persisted in parts of New Delhi on Sunday (November 12) with air quality recorded as 'poor.' Experts warned of bad days ahead as forecasts warn of 'very poor' category air in the Indian capital. The SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather For...

November 18, 2023 12:29 PM

Pakistan: Lahore tops global pollution ranking with 470 AQI

Pakistan’s Lahore on Thursday topped the global pollution ranking with an unhealthy air quality level during the whole day, as per reports. The second-largest city in Pakistan continues to suffer from a smog crisis that has affected the health a...

November 14, 2023 10:45 AM

Why is South Asia the global hotspot of pollution?

Toxic levels of air pollution are disrupting the lives of millions of people in South Asia forcing closure of schools, impacting sporting events and leaving governments urging people to stay indoors to avoid health problems. The worsening air poll...

November 13, 2023 11:22 AM

Three Indian cities among world’s 10 most polluted after Diwali

Two Indian cities joined New Delhi to be among the world's worst 10 for pollution on Monday morning, with smoke heavy in the air a day after revellers let loose with firecrackers for Diwali - the annual Hindu festival of light. The capital New Delhi...

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...

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