Environment

NEW DELHI: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and the Delhi government’s Irrigation & Flood Control Department (I&FC) have taken a significant step towards enhancing urban transport and promoting environmental sustainability by introducing an eco-friendly boat taxi service on the Yamuna River. This initiative is part of a broader plan to improve connectivity and reduce […]

NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and Adjoining Areas has relaxed the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) IV norms for all educational institutions, including colleges, in response to the ongoing pollution crisis in Delhi. Announced on Monday, this move allows the option of online education wherever feasible, putting the choice in […]

NEW DELHI: The Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh has been notified as India’s 56th tiger reserve. This reserve is a crucial addition to the country’s wildlife preservation efforts. The notification, announced by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, marks Chhattisgarh’s fourth tiger reserve.   Taking to social media platform ‘X,’ the minister stated, “As […]

On Monday, the Supreme Court of India raised concerns about the inadequate enforcement of the firecracker ban in Delhi during Diwali, questioning the effectiveness of current pollution control measures.

Delhi and the neighboring suburbs saw a familiar but unsettling scene the morning after Diwali.