Category: Environment

Heavy smog engulfs Delhi-NCR as air quality slips to ‘very poor’ category

New Delhi, Dec 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) A thick blanket of smog enveloped the National Capital Region (NCR) on Saturday, pushing air…

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India prepares domestic framework as landmark high seas treaty nears 2026 enforcement

Kochi Dec 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has begun shaping a domestic framework to support the ratification and future implementation of the…

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Fog safety devices in Indian Railways increased 288 times to 25,900 in last 11 years: Vaishnaw

New Delhi, Dec 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The number of fog safety devices in Indian Railways to prevent accidents and to reduce…

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Smoke, smokers to capital smog, lawmakers may finally address pollution concerns

New Delhi, December 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) From a wisp of smoke hanging inside Parliament to a denser form near its entrance,…

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‘Govt has agreed to discuss’: Priyanka Gandhi on LoP raising air pollution issue in LS

New Delhi, Dec 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) After Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition, raised the issue of air pollution in the…

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India and Kenya pledge commitment to greener, more resilient future

Nairobi, Dec 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met Kenya's Environment Minister Deborah Mlongo…

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Adani Green tops NSE sustainability rankings for 2nd year

Mumbai, Dec 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) on Friday announced that it has once again been recognised as…

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Rahul Gandhi raises air pollution concerns in Lok Sabha, urges govt to present city-wise action plan

New Delhi, Dec 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday raised the crisis of air pollution in the…

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Smog blankets Delhi as AQI turns very poor again, Jahangirpuri crosses 400-mark

New Delhi, Dec 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi woke up to a dense blanket of smog on Friday, with the overall Air…

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Biting cold, air pollution, falling water levels in rivers add to winter woes of Kashmiris

Srinagar, Dec 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Biting cold with no prospect of major rain/snowfall till the end of the month continued in…

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Air pollution: Delhi govt to evaluate innovative ideas at IIT-Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) As part of an Innovation Challenge, the Delhi government plans to convene a live, multi-day…

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Global air quality rankings not official, India sets own standards: Govt

New Delhi, Dec 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Global air quality rankings cited by various organisations are not conducted by any official authority,…

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India Railways accelerating switch to solar, wind energy for traction: Vaishnaw

New Delhi, Dec 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Railways has planned to progressively meet its electric power requirement for traction purposes…

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High-tech mobile vans to monitor air, water quality across Gujarat

Ahmedabad, Dec 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has deployed two state-of-the-art mobile environmental monitoring vans. The vehicles, procured…

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Delhi’s air quality slips further, edges close to ‘very poor’ mark again

New Delhi, Dec 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi's air quality remained lodged in the poor category for the third straight day on…

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Centre has no plan to scrap any green energy project: Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi, Dec 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Centre has not cancelled the award of any renewable energy project nor has it…

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Deodars in Himachal see shift from wetter spring to drier conditions: Study

Shimla, Dec 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Deodhar trees in Batseri, a scenic village in Sangla valley on the Baspa river in Himachal…

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Installed renewable energy capacity in India reaches 250.64 GW: Govt

New Delhi, Dec 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) The total installed renewable energy (RE) capacity in India reached 250.64 GW (as on October…

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Bihar shivers as cold conditions intensify

Patna, Dec 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) People in Bihar reeled under intense cold conditions, affecting their daily lives. Dense fog reduced visibility,…

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Kolkata’s air turns more hazardous than Delhi, AQI shoots up to 342

Kolkata, Dec 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a rare and worrying development, Kolkata has overtaken Delhi in air pollution levels, with the…

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