New Delhi: Delhi-NCR is currently facing severe smog as the Air Quality Index (AQI) hits alarming levels. As of 7:30 a.m. on November 14, the average AQI in the city reached 430, marking the second consecutive day of hazardous pollution. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), numerous locations within Delhi have recorded AQI.
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.
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.
The BJP’s Delhi spokesperson, Shehzad Poonawala, visited the Yamuna River on Saturday to draw attention to the escalating pollution crisis in the capital as Chhath Puja approaches. He criticized Arvind Kejriwal for his ten-year tenure’s failure to effectively tackle the environmental issues and called for voters to reject him in the upcoming elections by saying.
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.