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(Search results - 79)IndiaNov 28, 2019, 9:01 AM IST
Air Quality improves in Delhi as capital receives mild showers
In what comes as a much needed relief, Delhi witnessed mild showers, thereby improving the air quality in the region. The national capital region has been reeling under harmful levels of air pollution ever since Diwali, majorly owing to stubble burning in the neighbouring states of Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
IndiaNov 25, 2019, 7:01 PM IST
Stubble burning: Why should people die of cancer because of your failure? SC slams Punjab, Haryana govts
Despite ban on stubble burning, many instances of the same were reported from Haryana and Punjab. The Supreme Court slammed both the governments for their failure to control stubble burning that has contributed immensely to the poor air quality in Delhi and Punjab.
IndiaNov 24, 2019, 10:11 AM IST
Delhi air quality shows improvement with overall AQI at 239
During winter each year, most of northern India suffers from a spike in toxicity in the air due to the change in weather patterns and crop residue burning in the neighbouring states of Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh
IndiaNov 19, 2019, 10:01 AM IST
Discussion on air pollution, climate change in Parliament today
The Winter session of the Parliament is ongoing and the discussion on air pollution and climate change expected to be on the floors in the Lok Sabha. The discussion assumes significance as Delhi and its adjoining regions have been battling severe pollution levels in the last few days mainly due to stubble burning by farmers in Haryana and Punjab.
IndiaNov 17, 2019, 5:46 PM IST
The Good Fight: Punjab farmers appreciated for not burning stubble; Karnataka temple goes plastic-free
On today's episode of The Good Fight on MyNation, we take a look at the farmers in Punjab's Pathankot who received appreciation for not burning stubble, and a temple in Karnataka that handed over cloth bags to devotees to put an end to the use of plastic.
IndiaNov 16, 2019, 5:51 PM IST
From Sabarimala doors opening to 5 terror suspects being arrested, watch MyNation in 100 seconds
The air quality of the national capital took a hit due to a combination of firecracker emissions, stubble burning and unfavourable meteorological conditions in the past few weeks. The government intends to ensure no company shuts down because of financial instability, said finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressing the issue of pressure on telecom sector. All this and more on today's episode of MyNation in 100 seconds.
TrendingNov 14, 2019, 1:36 PM IST
DePress Room | Australia is burning and the human race is responsible
Australian officials ordered people in several communities, including a major tourist destination, to evacuate immediately on Wednesday as firefighters struggled to contain more than 150 bushfires raging across the country’s east coast.
IndiaNov 13, 2019, 9:05 AM IST
Delhi-NCR continue to gasp for breath as air quality dips to 'Severe' category
The overall air quality of Delhi and the NCR has entered the ‘Severe’ category. The effective stubble fire counts estimated by SAFAR-integrated multi-satellite methodology have shown decreasing trend and were 740 on November 11, but the transport level wind direction is forecast to be highly favorable for plume intrusion for the next two days, SAFAR stated.
IndiaNov 7, 2019, 7:58 PM IST
Delhi air pollution: Upset over AAP’s double standards, people term Kejriwal ‘hypocrite’
#KejriwalMustResign is trending as Twitterati slam Kejriwal for his odd-even scheme and his plea to stop stubble burning
IndiaNov 7, 2019, 9:39 AM IST
PM Modi directs Agriculture Ministry to help prevent stubble burning
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought equipment from Agriculture Ministry to help farmers in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana stop burning stubble. This came on a day the Supreme Court lashed out at authorities for failing to curb severe air pollution in Delhi and its surrounding areas.
IndiaNov 6, 2019, 4:51 PM IST
Air pollution: Irked over stubble burning, SC pulls up Punjab chief secretary
‘It is a question of life and death for crores of people,’ the Supreme Court thundered even as it pulled up the Punjab chief secretary over stubble burning leading to massive levels of pollution
IndiaNov 4, 2019, 5:11 PM IST
Supreme Court orders Rs 1 lakh fine for garbage burning
The Supreme Court has pulled up the Centre and the state governments for the smog that has blanketed Delhi and the NCR. The top court has ordered a fine of Rs 1 lakh for garbage burning.
TrendingSep 19, 2019, 7:14 PM IST
Dog dies trying to alert family of fire
A Jack Russell Terrier, Zippy started barking as the alarm went off shortly after fire broke out in the attic of Butler family house. Though Butler family was able to get out of the burning home in time, Zippy could not survive.
ShowsAug 30, 2019, 5:41 PM IST
High time Pakistan realised Kashmir Hour is not the need of the hour!
Pakistan Prime minister Imran Khan’s call for a Kashmir Hour to show support and solidarity with Kashmiris is only a tactic to cover up his follies in relation to his inability to address burning issues like falling economy, among others.
WorldAug 22, 2019, 6:05 PM IST
Amazon rainforest in Brazil burning; smoke can be seen from space
The largest rainforest in the world, the Amazon is being devastated by multiple fires in Brazil