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Punjab: Gurdaspur district administration reviews preventive measures agai
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Stubble burning has been a serious environmental concern in Punjab and other northern states, as it contributes heavily to air pollution and poses severe health risks, particularly during the winter months when smoke mixes with fog to create smog.
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J-K: Indian Army jawans posted in Kathua celebrate Diwali, lit up diyas
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
awans of the Indian Army deployed in Bani, Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir lit diyas, burn sparklers and dance, as they celebrate Diwali away from their loved ones.
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Punjab: "Stubble issue will be solved in 1-2 yrs," says ADC Bathinda
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Bathinda, Poonam Singh stated that only one incident of stubble burning occurred in Bathinda till now.
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"89 injured patients have come since yesterday": Tamil Nadu Health Ministe
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Amid Diwali celebrations, Subramanian appealed to the people to burst crackers in the open and wear cotton clothes.
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"Ready to burn day and night as "diya and bati" for Bihar": Tejashwi Yadav
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post shared on X, RJD leader said, "With this prayer that every Diwali coming after this Diwali of 2025 be auspicious and prosperous for Bihar, I, Tejashwi, pledge to you that we all will light such a lamp of change and transformation that not only the country but the whole world wil
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Delhi air quality in "poor" category ahead of Diwali, AQI hits 284
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi's air quality remains poor as recorded this morning. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) around ITO was recorded at 284 in the "poor" category.
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My wife, children sustained burn injuries": Resident after massive fire br
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Vinod, a resident of Brahmaputra apartments, says, "My dog was stuck inside. My daughter is about to be married in a matter of months, and all the jewellery, gold, and clothes we had bought are also inside. My wife and one of my children also suffered burns. They are in the hospital. We h
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Clash in Gujarat's Sabarkantha leaves 10 injured, 30 vehicles damaged
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The clash, which broke out over a dispute between two groups, led to the vandalism and burning of over 30 vehicles, including 10 four-wheelers and 20 two-wheelers, prompting police authorities to initiate action and arrest 20 people.
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Delhi wakes up to 'Poor' air quality; Pulmonologist warns of rising health
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Raising concern regarding higher levels of AQI, Pulmonologist Dr. Sharad Joshi from Ghaziabad said, "Air Quality Index (AQI) has risen significantly, leading to higher levels of particulate pollutants from sources like crop burning, vehicular exhaust, and fireworks. This exacerbates respi
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Delhi: CAQM reviews preparedness to check air pollution during upcoming wi
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The review included implementation of GRAP and Statutory Directions regarding control of vehicular emissions, industrial emissions, and incidents of stubble burning in the region, etc., during the meeting, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Cli
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UK condemns violence against Hindus in Bangladesh
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The statement came after a discussion at the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Hindus, where a report by Insight UK detailed alleged persecution, oppression, and killings of Hindus in Bangladesh. The report highlighted instances of temples being destroyed and properties burnt
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Stubble burning cases in Amritsar reduced by 80% compared to last year: DC
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Stubble burning cases in Punjab's Amritsar reduced by 80 per cent as compared to the last year, Deputy Commissioner of Amritsar, Sakshi Sawhney, said.
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