Thick layer of smog veils Delhi; air quality in ‘severe’ category

As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality in RK Puram was recorded at 420, it was at 408 at...

"You have police, why didn't you stop firecrackers": Gopal Rai

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has accused Bharatiya Janata Party leaders of promoting the bursting of...

“Stop abusing Hindus for your faults”: BJP on Delhi's pollution

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai accused the BJP-led governments in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana of allowing the...

Gopal Rai calls for review meeting post Diwali

Speaking to ANI about the review meeting, Rai said, "The review meeting will include discussions on the overall...

Bihar: People purchase eco-friendly candles on occasion of Diwali

Amid the rising concerns about the environment, people in Patna switched to 'eco-frinedly' candles.

Delhi Environment Minister urges people to avoid fireworks

"I appeal to people in Delhi and nearby areas of Delhi. Diwali is a festival of diyas. Celebrate Diwali in a grand...

Rainfall reduced air pollution by 50 per cent: Gopal Rai

Bringing a huge sigh of relief for residents in the national capital, who have been breathing toxic air over the...

Delhi Environment Minister writes UP Transport Minister

Delhi's Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, has written a letter to the Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister and asked for...

3500 kg of firecrackers seized by Delhi police ahead of Diwali

Delhi police is taking stringent steps to ensure that the ban on bursting firecrackers is implemented strictly ahead...

Delhi Government puts off implementation of Odd-Even scheme

"The decision to implement the odd-even scheme will be made only after the Supreme Court reviews its...

"Need to control sources of pollution": Delhi Minister Gopal Rai

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday held a review meeting with his colleague amid prevailing concerns...

Delhi air pollution: Gopal Rai calls meeting of ministers today

The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the hazardous air quality in the national capital and...