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Odisha govt set to extend construction ban from 6:00 pm to 10:00 am in Bhu
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a bid to combat rising air pollution levels across the state, the Odisha government is planning to extend restrictions on construction activities in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack from 6:00 pm to 10:00 am till June, Forest, Environment & Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Khuntia said. Read More
India expands international role at IEC, ISO as BIS leads 15 global standa
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's growing presence comes as BIS accelerates domestic reforms to strengthen quality infrastructure, expand hallmarking, and enhance digital surveillance to curb misuse of certification marks.
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Telangana: 605 booked for drunk driving as Malkajgiri sees incident-free N
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As part of preventive measures on the night of December 31 till the morning of January 1, the Malkajgiri Traffic Police deployed 36 special teams across the commissionerate to curb drunk driving and ensure road safety. During the drive, a total of 605 persons were caught driving under the
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Pak: Rawalpindi authorities fail to curb pollution from non-compliant bric
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Authorities in Rawalpindi have failed to stop pollution from brick kilns operating without mandatory zig-zag technology, particularly in Gujar Khan. Residents report health risks and weak enforcement, while kiln owners cite high costs. Citizens and legal experts have demanded stricter action
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"No fuel without PUCC, restricts entry of non-BS6 vehicles": Delhi Environ
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday announced that two restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-4 will now remain permanent in an effort to curb 'severe' air pollution in the national capital.
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Delhi govt pushes for shared transport and electric mobility to curb pollu
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Delhi Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is continuously working towards multi-level reforms in the transport sector to control air pollution and reduce traffic congestion in the capital.
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India to assume Chairpersonship of Kimberly Process from Jan 1 2026
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The decision was taken by the Kimberley Process Plenary, the apex decision-making body of the tripartite mechanism that brings together governments, the international diamond industry and civil society. The initiative seeks to curb the flow of rough diamonds used by rebel groups or their
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Indonesia engages Vantara's expertise to curb elephant deaths from EEHV
Updated : 5 months ago IST
EEHV is a serious and often fatal disease affecting young elephants and poses an additional threat to the Sumatran elephant, alongside ongoing habitat loss,
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No trial without strong suspicion: Delhi HC upholds discharge in rape case
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Holding that a criminal trial cannot continue without strong suspicion, the Delhi High Court has dismissed the State's challenge to a trial court order discharging three accused in a rape case, while also issuing directions to curb misuse of sexual offence complaints and victim compensati
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22 Naxals surrender before Odisha Police in Malkanagiri
Updated : 5 months ago IST
A total of 22 naxals surrendered before Odisha Police in Malkanagiri on Tuesday, marking another success in the central government's effort to curb Left-Wing Extremism and restore lasting peace in the region.
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Pollution driving rise in breathlessness, chest infections, says FICCI Hea
Updated : 5 months ago IST
As air quality in the national capital continues to deteriorate during the winter months, medical experts are flagging a noticeable rise in neurological as well as respiratory complaints, underlining the urgent need for sustained government action and public cooperation to curb pollution.
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Odisha enforces strict pollution norms, fuel to be denied without valid PU
Updated : 5 months ago IST
In a bid to curb vehicular pollution and enforce stricter compliance with emission norms, the State Transport Authority (STA) in Odisha has directed oil marketing companies to stop dispensing petrol and diesel to vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC).
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