Air Pollutant : Should I Cry or Laugh at India’s Achievement?
*India Ranks Fifth in Air Quality Index, with 13 of the World’s Most Polluted Cities* by Prof. Man Mohan Prakash Independent Journalist India is ranked fifth among 138 countries for air quality, according to the World Air Quality Report 2024 by…
Delhi Government Seeks Centre’s Approval for Cloud Seeding to Tackle Severe Air Pollution
New Delhi: As air quality in the national capital deteriorates to hazardous levels, the Delhi government has called on the Centre to approve cloud seeding as a measure to induce artificial rain and alleviate the ongoing air pollution crisis. In a letter…
Jharkhand Permits Firecracker Use Only from 8 PM to 10 PM on Diwali Night
Ranchi: The Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board has issued guidelines for the use of firecrackers during the upcoming Diwali festival, specifying the types of crackers allowed and the permitted timing for their use. Rajeev Lochan Bakshi, Member…
Delhi Government Imposes Total Ban on Firecrackers Amid Rising Pollution
New Delhi: The Delhi Government has enacted a comprehensive ban on the manufacturing, storage, and sale of all types of firecrackers due to escalating pollution levels in the national capital. This ban takes effect immediately and will remain in place…
IIT-ISM, University of York, UK, host workshop on tackling indoor ‘Air Quality’ challenges
Dhanbad: IIT-ISM Dhanbad, in collaboration with the University of York, UK, conducted an Indo-UK Workshop on “Addressing Indoor Air Quality Challenges in Dhanbad: A Case Study in the Global South” on Saturday. The workshop focused on…