New Delhi, February 9: The Delhi government has taken a significant step to tackle air pollution. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated six new Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Systems (CAQMS) today. On this occasion, the ‘Vayu Rakshak’ fleet was also flagged off to monitor air quality and implement pollution control measures across various areas of … Read more
Noida, February 9: The recent strong winds in the National Capital Region (NCR) have significantly impacted air quality. The increased wind speed has dispersed pollutant particles, leading to a notable improvement in the Air Quality Index (AQI). In many areas of Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad, the AQI has reached the orange and yellow zones, indicating … Read more
New Delhi, February 9: The Central Water Commission (CWC), operating under the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Conservation, is set to conduct a one-day workshop on Monday. This workshop will focus on preparing and reviewing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) related to flood forecasting services and flood management. The primary aim of this … Read more
New Delhi, February 9: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a notice to the central government, state governments, and various statutory authorities regarding the increasing incidents of forest fires across the country. This notice was part of a hearing on a petition demanding comprehensive guidelines for the prevention and management of forest fires. The … Read more
New Delhi, February 9: The Central Water Commission (CWC), operating under the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation, will host a meeting on flood management for states on Monday. The meeting aims to share CWC’s current services and new initiatives with stakeholders. It will also gather feedback to enhance coordination between the … Read more
Beijing, February 8: Recently, the Forestry and Grassland Bureau of Tibet reported significant progress in grassland restoration during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). The region has successfully restored 2.023 million hectares of degraded grassland, stabilizing the total grassland area at 8.66 million hectares and increasing the overall vegetation cover to 50%. During this period, … Read more
Alwar, February 8: The Alwar Tiger Marathon has officially commenced, aimed at promoting social unity, fitness, tiger conservation, environmental awareness, and tourism. The event saw participation from political figures and Bollywood fitness star Randeep Hooda. Hooda expressed optimism about Alwar’s potential, stating, “Alwar will soon be established on the world map.” During the marathon, Randeep … Read more
New Delhi, February 8: The air quality in the national capital, Delhi, showed a slight improvement on Sunday morning. However, pollution remains a significant concern in many areas of the city. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board, the average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 196 at 7 AM, … Read more
New Delhi, February 8: The Enforcement Task Force of the Commission for Air Quality Management reported 336 violations in the fortnight leading up to February 4. Among these, 34 violations were from the construction and demolition sector, 229 from industrial areas, and 5 related to diesel generator sets, as disclosed by an official on Saturday. … Read more
Wellington, February 7: A significant sewage leak in New Zealand has raised serious environmental concerns. Local authorities have labeled the incident in Wellington’s waters as an “environmental disaster.” Repairs at the wastewater treatment plant may take several months. The situation is dire, prompting Wellington Water, the water service provider, to issue urgent guidelines. Residents are … Read more