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Owing to the COVID-19 scare, the Belur Math will not be allowing devotees to enter the complex to celebrate the Durga Puja, first such instance in its 119-year old history. The Math informed the puja will be streamed live on YouTube from October 21 to 26. Reportedly, the Kumari Puja will be held as usual but only the child, along with her parents, will be allowed, that too after undergoing COVID-19 tests.
The odd-even scheme is back in Delhi to fight the growing air pollution and deteriorating air quality in the capital. The odd-even rule will be applicable from November 13-20 in Delhi. The announcement was made by Delhi Environment Minister Gopal… read-more
TAGS: environment, Delhi Rule, Odd-Even Rule, Pollution, Gopal Rai
Another earthquake of magnitude 5.6 on the Richter scale hit Nepal on November 6, evening as the Himalayan nation recovers from the deadly earthquake, which killed over 155 people. This is the third earthquake that has struck Nepal in the last… read-more
TAGS: nepal earthquake, delhi ncr, Earthquake, reports, Delhi Cities
Nepal was hit by a 5.6-magnitude earthquake on November 6, days after 157 people were killed and dozens injured when a strong quake struck the Himalayan country. The tremors were felt in neighboring India. The first earthquake this week occurred… read-more
TAGS: Earthquake, Nepal, environment, Natural Disaster, Kille
A thick toxic haze or 'smog' continued to hang heavy over the national capital as the air quality remained in the 'severe' category on November 8. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) shared the data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Anand… read-more
TAGS: Delhi, AQI, Worst Category, Pollution, Central Pollution Board, Air Pollution
The death toll in Nepal due to the powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake that struck late November 3 has reached 128, confirmed reports. Furthermore, over 140 people sustained injuries in the Jajarkot and Rukum districts of Western Nepal. Notablty,… read-more
TAGS: Earthquake, Nepal, Death toll, PM Narendra Modi, Natural Disaster
Severe Air Quality of National Capital Region (NCR)-Delhi triggered a ban on construction works, and closure of schools. According to sources, the concerned authority expressed health concern, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) fell to very poor… read-more
TAGS: Delhi, air quality index, Pollution, CM Arvind Kejriwal, Schools, construction
