Air pollution continued to pose a serious concern in the national capital on Friday, with Delhi recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 373 at 4 pm, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category. A dense layer of smog covered several parts of the city, reducing visibility, while the transport sector emerged as the biggest Read More…
West Bengal Forest Minister Manoj Kumar Oraon on Friday said the state Forest Department had no information regarding the alleged discovery of three foetuses belonging to a tigress at Buxa Tiger Reserve. The minister added that a team from the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was investigating the circumstances surrounding the tigress’s escape into Assam. Read More…
With over 65 varieties of fruits, 45 varieties of mangoes and innovative experiments in cardamom and pepper cultivation, Sojimon Antony is redefining farming possibilities in Kerala. THRISSUR: Cardamom cultivation, traditionally associated with the cool climatic conditions of Idukki and Wayanad, is finding a new home in the soil of Thrissur. Sojimon Antony, a farmer from Read More…
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with Norway’s SINTEF and the Research Council of Norway, organised an India–Norway Dialogue on waste-to-resource solutions in the cement and construction sector at the India Habitat Centre on November 10. The dialogue brought together researchers, regulatory authorities and industry representatives to explore sustainable waste management Read More…
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized two elephant tusks weighing approximately 3.7 kg during an anti-wildlife trafficking operation near Sonapur Toll Gate, around 27 km from Guwahati, on November 5. DRI officers intercepted five suspected smugglers travelling on two two-wheelers. The suspects allegedly threatened the officers with sharp weapons before abandoning a bag containing Read More…
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday criticised the BJP-led Central government over worsening air pollution in the national capital, questioning why Delhi was emerging as a ‘Vishwaguru’ in pollution levels. Amid the deteriorating air quality following Diwali celebrations, Kharge asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi whether he would provide the country with an account of the Read More…
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) has planted more than 2,000 saplings across the country as part of Special Campaign 6, aimed at promoting cleanliness, sustainability and administrative efficiency in government offices. The campaign, conducted from October 2 to 31, 2026, focused on clearing pending public grievances, improving record management, disposing of e-waste Read More…
Several parts of the national capital witnessed firecracker bursting late on Sunday despite restrictions imposed on their use during Diwali, raising concerns over air pollution. Fireworks were reported from areas including Pitampura, Burari, Mayur Vihar and the upscale Lutyens’ Delhi, indicating widespread violations of the restrictions. Ahead of the festival, the Delhi government had urged Read More…
New Delhi: India has been re-elected as President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for the third consecutive term, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026, Joshi reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening global solar cooperation and making Read More…
Delhi witnessed its worst air quality in 287 days on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 350, placing the city in the very poor category. According to monitoring data, 10 of the city’s 57 air quality stations recorded severe pollution levels, while 35 reported very poor and the remaining 12 registered poor air Read More…