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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...

November 3, 2023 4:19 PM

Hundreds evacuated as strong winds fan wildfire in eastern Spain

Spanish authorities have evacuated at least 800 people around the coastal town of Gandia in the eastern region of Valencia after a wildfire broke out there and spread quickly overnight amid strong winds, officials said on Friday. The region, and a l...

November 3, 2023 3:55 PM

New Delhi blanketed by toxic haze, world’s most polluted city again

India's capital New Delhi was wrapped in a thick layer of toxic haze on Friday and some schools were ordered closed as the air quality index (AQI) plummeted to the "severe" category. New Delhi again topped a real-time list of the world's most poll...

November 3, 2023 4:19 PM

International Day for Biosphere Reserve: Protecting & conserving the ecosystem

Biosphere Reserves are protected areas, meant for the conservation of plants and animals. Not just the flora and fauna, but human beings also depend on these protected areas for their livelihood activities. In the year 2022 at the 41st Session of UNE...

November 2, 2023 4:04 PM

Climate’s ‘Catch-22’: Cutting pollution heats up the planet

Air pollution, a global scourge that kills millions of people a year, is shielding us from the full force of the sun. Getting rid of it will accelerate climate change. That's the unpalatable conclusion reached by scientists poring over the results o...

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