Delhi Continues To Breath Toxic Air With Worse AQI, Smog
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 Vihar was recorded at 452, while it was at 433, 460, 382, and 413 at RK Puram, Punjabi Bagh, Sri Aurobindo Marg and Shadipur, all in 'severe' category
Tags: Delhi, AQI, Worst Category, Pollution, Central Pollution Board, Air Pollution
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
SC Orders On Firecracker Ban In Delhi's Neighbouring Rajasthan
Concerned about the rising pollution in Delhi, Mumbai and Haryana, the Supreme Court on November 7, said that its directives against the use of banned chemicals in firecrackers applied to all states and not just Delhi and its neighboring areas. The top court's clarification came during a hearing on an application seeking to direct Rajasthan to implement the court's order banning certian firecrackers and reducing air and noise pollution.
Tags: Rajasthan, Firecracker Ban, Supreme Court, Pollution, Legal News
Courtesy: India Today
SC Orders Punjab & Haryana To Stop Stubble Burning Amid Pollution
The Supreme Court in its order has directed that the state governments of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi to ensure that crop burning is stopped, for which a meeting will be convened tomorrow. It also added that the local Station House Officer (SHO) will be responsible for it under the overall supervision of the Chief Secretary. The decisiion after the Delhi AQI worsened.
Tags: Environment news, Pollution, Stubble Burning, Supreme Court, delhi pollution
Courtesy: News 18
Kanpur Brings Artificial Rain To Combat Hazards Of Pollution
In an effort to combat the hazards of pollution amid stubble burning, Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur city is expected to have artificial rainfall this week. the Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K) is on the brink of deploying an innovative solution – creating artificial rain, by dispersing a blend of salts into clouds. However, according to the institute’s analysis, the implementation of this rain-inducing procedure is unlikely to occur… read-more
Tags: Artificial Rain, IIT kanpur, Indian Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Courtesy: News 18
Bombay HC Cracks Down On Mumbai Air Pollution
Cracking down on the rising air pollution in Mumbai, the Bombay high court has imposed a comprehensive ban on the transportation of construction debris to and from construction sites. In a bid to curtail particulate matter and dust emissions, all construction materials must now be transported in fully covered trucks or mixer plants, ensuring that the transportation process is environmentally responsible. The HC also banned all construction… read-more
Tags: Bombay HC, Air Pollution, Construction Ban, Indian Court, Diwali
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Tremors Of Earthquake Felt In Delhi NCR, Gurgaon & Faridabad
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 four days. Tremors were also felt in parts of north India, including the Delhi-NCR region. Monday's earthquake hit at a depth of 10km, said reports.
Tags: nepal earthquake, delhi ncr, Earthquake, reports, Delhi Cities
Courtesy: India Today
Nepal Hit By Another Earthquake After Recent 6.2 Magnitude One
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 with a magnitude of 6.4, Nepal's National Seismological Centre said. The German Research Centre for Geosciences measured the quake at 5.7, downgrading it from 6.2.
Tags: Earthquake, Nepal, environment, Natural Disaster, Kille
Courtesy: NDTV
Delhi To Implement Odd-Even Vehicle Rule To Curb Pollution
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 Rai. "In view of air pollution, the Odd-Even vehicle system will be applicable for one week from November 13th to November 20th," said Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai.
Tags: environment, Delhi Rule, Odd-Even Rule, Pollution, Gopal Rai
Courtesy: The Free Press journal
Massive Earthquake Of 6.8 In Nepal Kills 128 People
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, the epicentre of the quake was at the Lamidanda area in Jajarkot. PM Narendra Modi expressed grief and said, India stands in solidarity and is ready to extend all possible assistance.
Tags: Earthquake, Nepal, Death toll, PM Narendra Modi, Natural Disaster
Courtesy: India Today
Delhi AQI Is Worse, Triggers Ban On Non-Essential Construction, Closure Of Schools
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 category, on November 2. Alarmed by the situation, Centre's pollution control panel ordered an immediate ban on non-essential construction work, stone crushing and mining, along with four-wheelers odd-… read-more
Tags: Delhi, air quality index, Pollution, CM Arvind Kejriwal, Schools, construction
Courtesy: The Press Trust of India