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Delhi to halt construction from December 10 to January 20 to curb winter pollutionDelhi will ban all construction from December 10 to January 20. This measure aims to tackle worsening air pollution during winter months. L...
ET Evoke: China has emerged as the greatest environmentalist of our times, says Economics Professor Michael GreenstoneGreenstone, Milton Friedman Distinguished Service Professor in Economics at the University of Chicago, says air pollution is shortening liv...
Delhi Master Plan eyes air taxis, air pods to commute in futureDelhi’s Master Plan 2047 envisions a greener, technology-driven transport network featuring air taxis, air pods and inland waterways. The b...
Pakistan significantly affects NCR, Punjab's annual PM2.5 concentration: ReportPakistan's transboundary pollution contributes nearly thirty-three percent to Delhi's annual PM2.5 levels. Local sources account for twenty...
Badminton World Federation says India Open schedule could 'improve' further, wants players' supportThe Badminton World Federation is examining the India Open tournament's scheduling. Concerns about pollution have led to a shift from Janua...
Delhi-NCR vehicle owners alert: No new petrol, diesel or CNG LGVs below 3,500 kg from 2027; more models to come under new curb from 2028. Check who will be affectedDelhi-NCR regulations will mandate electric light goods vehicles from 2027. Only electric N1 light goods vehicles will be allowed to be reg...
Consider relaxing firecracker noise limit curbs before Diwali: SC to CPCBThe Supreme Court asked the CPCB to explore partial relaxation of firecracker rules. This request came during a hearing on Delhi's pollutio...
Air India undertakes pilot testing programme amidst scrutiny after Phuket incidentAir India has voluntarily undertaken a testing programme covering all its pilots, beyond regulatory requirements, amid heightened scrutiny ...
In 2020, Taiwan's Taichung began tracking haze for 3 years; by 2022, industrial solvents drove 57% of the chemistry behind organic haze, showing why cleaner air did not always mean clearer skiesTaiwan's air quality improved, yet hazy skies persisted over Taichung city. Researchers found organic particles, from industrial solvents, ...
'Two Air India pilots found non-negative in drug test'Two additional Air India pilots have reportedly tested non-negative in initial drug tests. These pilots have been removed from flying dutie...
Two more Air India pilots fail drug test after Phuket-Delhi flight incidentTwo more Air India pilots failed preliminary drug tests following a recent incident. Air India mandated psychoactive substance screening fo...
10th-grade student turns coconut husk into a natural filter that can remove microplastics from seawaterA 10th-grade student in Hawaii began with a project to filter polluted seawater using coconut husks. Her research later found naturally occ...
Air India Phuket-Delhi flight lost hydraulics for seconds: Airbus asks airline to check if it was genuine failure or glitchAn Air India flight experienced a rare hydraulic control loss, injuring 24 passengers. The aircraft's flight data recorders showed a sudden...
Are you breathing toxic air inside your home? These warning signals suggest it’s time to test your indoor air qualityIndoor air quality is vital for maintaining a healthy home environment. Experts suggest being vigilant for signs of air quality deteriorati...
Pilots struggled to control Air India's Phuket-Delhi aircraft due to rare malfunction, shows Airbus’ initial assessmentAn Air India A320 flying from Phuket to Delhi briefly lost hydraulic control across all three systems, causing the aircraft to plunge about...
Air India Phuket-Delhi flight logged multiple hydraulic failures; autopilot disconnects before 300ft dropAir India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi experienced technical warnings on August 4. The Airbus A320 aircraft suffered a sudden 300-foo...
Nagpur breathed unsafe air half the summer, breached PM10 limits on 46 days: CREANagpur experienced toxic air for half the summer, exceeding safety standards. PM10 levels breached national benchmarks on 46 days between M...
Delhi sees rain, satisfactory air quality for 10th consecutive dayDelhi experienced satisfactory air quality for ten consecutive days this August. Light rain and cloudy skies accompanied the pleasant weath...
10-year-old Volvo passes emission test but denied PUC certificate; owner moves Supreme Court; here's why it mattersA Volvo XC-60 owner has moved the Supreme Court after Delhi authorities refused to issue a PUC certificate for his 10-year-old diesel vehic...
Delhi boosts dust control ahead of winter, Sirsa reviews preparednessDelhi's environment minister reviewed anti-smog gun and sprinkler deployment. Officials received strict instructions for timely and effecti...