For many generations, a Muslim family in Rampur has created effigies for Dussehra; this year, the largest effigy of Ravana for Dussehra, measuring 80 feet, was created.
The famous puja held highlights a social issue of the pollution of the Ganga river, the water of which is used to worship deities. The organizers aim to convey the message that if the river is polluted, the whole society is polluted.
Tripura Government on Wednesday, issued a strict guidelines regarding the use of loudspeakers & sound system ahead of Durga Puja celebration. The notification comes after the multiple concern raised over noise pollution during the festive season.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), NCR State Pollution Control Boards, and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) have been instructed to tag CAQM upon receiving public complaints on their respective social media platforms.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday conducted a surprise inspection of various construction sites at RML Hospital and Lady Hardinge Road under the anti-dust campaign.
According to a release, during the meeting, various initiatives were discussed, including enhancing greenery, pollution control, development of sewage treatment plants, drinking water supply, and addressing unauthorized constructions.
Amid rising concerns over stubble burning and pollution ahead of the winter season, Aam Aadmi Party leader Malvinder Singh on Monday emphasized the Punjab government's efforts to address the issue and asserted that there has been 70 percent reduction in stubble burning.
Highlighting the scheme in a post on X, the Punjab CM said that the government is committed to addressing pollution which is caused by stubble burning.
The five-foot-tall durga idol created by artist Pradip Ghosh from plastic waste is a testament to sustainability and will be showcased at the Durga Puja Pandal on Charman Road in Dhubri town.
Some of the most polluted areas in Delhi include Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 231, Mundka with an AQI of 273, AQI of 201 in Loni and the Delhi Institute of Tool Engineering recorded an AQI of 243 which is considered unhealthy and hazardous.
Supreme Court directed the States of Punjab and Haryana to comply with CAQM directions and to file an affidavit within a week. Supreme Court posted the case for hearing on October 16.
The Supreme Court expressed disappointment over the Commission for Air Quality Management's (CAQM) effort to implement its directions concerning air pollution.