Subtle burning

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Haryana Govt, Farmers Efforts Led To Reduced Stubble Burning Incidents

Haryana government on Monday claimed that a remarkable reduction in stubble burning incidents had been seen in the state during the ongoing paddy harvest season this year so far, compared to the previous year. Sources confirmed 714 cases of stubble burning harvested this season, whereas during the same period in 2022, there were 893 cases of stubble burning. In 2021, the number was significantly higher at 1508 cases.

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 - 09:47 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Haryana Government, Subtle Burning, Farmers, Pollution, News2023, environment

Delhi in worse AQI

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Delhi AQI Worsened To Very Poor Category In Delhi

In Delhi, the Air Quality Index (AQI) worsened to "very poor' category, raising concerns. Visuals from India Gate and Kartavya Path showed the extent to which smog had engulfed the city on October 23 morning. Furthermore, on October 22, Delhi AQI reported at 306, while the AQI in Gurugram was in the 'Poor' category. The Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi Government issued advisory and plan to curb the AQI worsening quality. 

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 - 09:02 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: delhi news, environment, AQI, very poor category, India Gate, Visuals Viral

Eknath Khadse

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Jalgaon District Authority Issues Notice To INC Leader Eknath Khadse, Fines ₹137 Crores

The Jalgaon district authorities issued a notice to Nationalist Congress Party MLC Eknath Khadse and his daughter-in-law. In addition, notice was also given to BJP MP Raksha Khadse, with a direction to pay ₹137 crore fine for allegedly excavating soil from their land without permission. The notice was issued by the tehsildar of Muktainagar taluka in Jalgaon, for extracting 1.18 lakh brass of murum (fragmented weathered rock) and black stone… read-more

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 - 03:23 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: jalgaon district, Indian National Congress, mlc, BJP

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Firecrackers

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WB Pollution Control Board Increases Decibel Limit Of Firecrackers Amid Festivals

The West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) adding to the festive mood of the people, relaxed the decibel of bursting of green firecrackers during Diwali, Chatt Puja and Christmas. Only green firecrackers are allowed during the festivities, with 123 decibel limit from earlier 93 limit. WBPCB's new guidelines: "In the state of West Bengal, only green firecrackers can be sold and bursting of such firecrackers shall be… read-more

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 - 12:10 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Festivals, indian culture, Firecrackers, Christmas, Pollution, West Bengal

Pollution in Delhi

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Mumbai Improves, Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad Records Worse AQI

The air quality showed slight signs of improvement in Mumbai which has been witnessing higher Air Quality Index (AQI) this week slipping from “good” to “moderate” category. However, the AQI still remained higher than that in Delhi while the people in the national capital woke up to a smoggy morning. As per official data, the Air Quality Index in Mumbai was recorded at 166 against the AQI of 199.c

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 - 02:35 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: AQI, Delhi, Pollution, Pollution Board, Indian Air Quality

Courtesy: ABP News

Myanmar

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 Heavy Flooding In Southern Myanmar Displaces More Than 10,000 people

A senior official at the Ministry of Social Welfare, Lay Shwe Zin Oo, said constant rain in the Bago region that continued from the last week caused heavy flooding in the low-line areas of its capital, Bago town. It is said that there were no losses, but over 10,000 people had to abandon their homes. Bago town recorded 7.87 inches of rainfall hence it is its highest in 59 years.

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 - 08:50 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Myanmar, Floods, Homeless, Environment news, World news

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Sikkim floods

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Sikkim Flash Floods: Death Count Rises To 30, Authorities Rescue 62 Missing People

The count in the flash flood in North Sikkim rose to 30, with four more bodies found on October 8. The rescue teams ar alos working to locate missing people. As of now, 62 people reportedly missing for the past three days have been found alive, the confirmed government agency said in Gangtok. The Sikkim State Diaster Management Authority(SSDMA)  confirmed missing people count came down to 81.

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 - 03:06 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Sikkim floods, Death toll, RESCUE OPERATION, Natural Disaster

Courtesy: The Indian Express

Sikkim floods

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Sikkim Cloudburst, Flash Incident: 40 People Died, Over 3,000 Stuck

At least 40 people, including seven Armymen, have died in the Sikkim flash floods and the Army is carrying out extensive rescue operations for thousands stranded in the deluge. Downstream search-and-rescue teams recovered more bodies overnight as the waters cut a swathe through the countryside towards the Bay of Bengal. Around 3,000 people are stranded in Lachen and Lachung. 3,150 people who have gone there on motorcycles are also stuck.

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 - 04:06 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Sikkim floods, Cloudburst, tourists, Natural Disaster, Injured

Courtesy: NDTV

Sikkim Floods

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Sikkim Flood Updates: 14 Lost Lives, 120 Missing; Search Operation Underway

The sudden cloud burst leading to flash floods in North Sikkim's Lachen Valley region on October 4, resulted in tragic death of 14 people, including Army personnel and civilians. Furthermore, approximately 120 people were missing and the concerned disaster management officials launched a search operation, and rescued people from the flood-hit regions. Furthermore, Sikkim Chief Secretary VB Pathak reported that over 3,000 tourists are stranded… read-more

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 - 09:49 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Sikkim floods, army personnel, Cloudburst, missing, Deaths, Natural Disaster

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Sikkim floods

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Cloudburst In North Sikkim, 30 Missing And Search Operation Is Underway

At least 30 people were reported missing in flash floods triggered by a glacial lake outburst in north Sikkim late on October 3, night. The sudden cloudburst created havoc amongst people, in Sikkim, and the situation is likely to worsen in the region. "The exact number of people who have gone missing is still not confirmed. We are gathering details," said concerned officials. Meanwhile, a search operation is underway.

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 - 12:30 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Glacier, Lake, Cloudburst, north sikkim, Search Operations

Courtesy: Hindustan Times