Lahore: A three-year-old girl has filed a petition against the local government in Pakistan’s Punjab as the province, especially its capital Lahore, continues to reel under the severe impact of smog, keeping the air quality in an extremely hazardous zone. On Thursday morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Lahore stayed on top of the.
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) : Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Wednesday said that the upcoming ‘Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park’ Bankhandi in Dehra assembly constituency of Kangra district would become India’s first zoo to receive certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for its sustainable and eco-friendly initiatives. “Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
Madrid: At least 51 people have died in flash floods in the Spanish province of Valencia as torrential rains continue to ravage the country’s eastern and southern coasts. Since the authorities declared a red alert for torrential rains on Tuesday, several people have been missing in heavy flooding that has swept away vehicles and disrupted.
Jalandhar : Punjab Local Bodies Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh launched the ‘Swacchta Di Lahar’ campaign today by personally cleaning the streets and lifting garbage in Jalandhar. This 15-day cleanliness drive, from October 24 to November 7, aims to raise public awareness about the importance of cleanliness as a collective responsibility. Launching the initiative, Dr. Ravjot.
Jalandhar : Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal called upon farmers to take collective action to protect the environment by refraining from burning stubble. He also directed officials and staff working in various departments to intensify their efforts and take immediate action against incidents of stubble burning. Accompanied by SSP Harkamal Preet Singh, Dr. Aggarwal instructed.
CHANDIGARH: To ensure a full stop to stubble burning, the Punjab Police jointly with the Civil Administration has initiated a massive campaign to educate farmers about the harmful effects of burning stubble and also taking legal action against those found putting matchsticks to paddy straw, said Special Director General of Police (Spl DGP) Law and.
A thin layer of smog engulfed the national capital as the Air Quality Index dropped to 226 at 8 am, categorized as 'Poor' by the Central Pollution Control Board.
New Delhi : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday demanded a “practical solution” from the Central government to the problem of stubble burning and sought compensation for the farmers which could be an alternative to the crop procurement. Mann stated that the farmers dont even want to cultivate paddy but MSP is not available.
New Delhi: Delhi is facing a severe air quality crisis, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 293 on Friday, contributing to hazardous living conditions. Many areas of the national capital now fall into the ‘severe’ pollution category, causing significant health issues such as breathing difficulties among residents. As reported by the Central Pollution.
