A grey apocalyptic smog enveloped Delhi on Tuesday, blotting out the sun from the sky and smudging landmarks from view as air quality hit "emergency" levels.
By Outlook Planet Desk 15/11/2020
New research shows that rural and urban regions of India face similarly high health risks due to air pollution.
By Outlook Planet Desk 13/11/2020
Frogs of genus Minervarya are common throughout south Asia. However, there is very little information on their genetic data and distribution range. In India, the species, Minervarya Syhadresnsis, is abundant in the northern Western Ghats.
By Outlook Planet Desk 13/11/2020
Air pollution may lead to a faster spread of COVID-19 infections as it causes coughing and sneezing, government officials told a parliamentary panel on Friday, according to sources.
By Outlook Planet Desk 13/11/2020
Smog, which for long is considered as a health and environment hazard, is quickly taking a toll on economic activities as well.
By Outlook Planet Desk 13/11/2020
Expressing concern over poor air quality in north India, especially in the national capital, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday said the government will encourage all possible technological interventions to mitigate pollution.
By Outlook Planet Desk 13/11/2020
The Supreme Court Friday asked the Centre to ensure there is no smog in Delhi as it was informed that the commission on air quality management has started functioning from today.
By Outlook Planet Desk 12/11/2020
Sale or use of firecrackers has been completely banned in Chandigarh in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, an official said here on Friday.
By Outlook Planet Desk 11/11/2020
Delhi Water Minister Satyendar Jain said on Friday that the Arvind Kejriwal government will ensure that 100 per cent wastewater is recycled and reused in the city.
By Outlook Planet Desk 11/11/2020
Five jaggery-making units have been sealed and fined Rs 1 lakh each on Friday for allegedly not adhering to anti-pollution norms in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district, authorities said.
By Outlook Planet Desk 11/11/2020