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Violations outpace control measures as Lucknow continues to fight pollution

LUCKNOW, Nov. 29 -- Despite issuing repeated advisories and intensifying enforcement, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) continues to struggle with rising pollution caused by construction-related... Read More


"Young civil servants must understand their crucial role in safeguarding national interests": Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Mussoorie, Nov. 29 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday called upon the young civil servants to understand their crucial role in safeguarding national interests and, like the brave soldiers, ... Read More


PM Modi addresses the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana programme at Sri Krishna Matha in Udupi, Karnataka

New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana programme at Sri Krishna Matha in Udupi, Karnataka today. Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister remarked... Read More


Delhi marks second-longest streak of 'very poor' air days

New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- Delhi's air quality index (AQI) remained above 300 for the 23rd consecutive day, the second-longest spell of 'very poor' or worse air days since 2019, according to Central Pollut... Read More


"We are fully prepared": Additional DCP Vineet Kumar on security arrangements in Delhi MCD by-polls

New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- Ahead of the upcoming Municipal Corporation of Delhi by-elections, Additional DCP Vineet Kumar on Saturday said the administration is fully prepared and informed that approximate... Read More


In Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades, hundreds of homes, lives lost: What next for survivors?

India, Nov. 29 -- When the last pockets of fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, a suburban district in Hong Kong, were finally extinguished on Friday morning, the smoke cleared to rev... Read More


Experts call for inclusive and sustainable housing in Lagos

Nigeria, Nov. 29 -- Experts have called for a new strategy for housing in Lagos that prioritises inclusivity and sustainability. Housing experts on Friday at a gathering in University of Lagos, tagge... Read More


HC appoints five-member panel to inspect construction sites for pollution compliance amid deteriorating air quality

India, Nov. 29 -- The Bombay High Court on Friday appointed a five-member team to inspect construction sites across Mumbai and verify whether they are complying with guidelines issued to curb air poll... Read More


Best air purifiers specifically for asthma and dust allergies: Top 10 picks to combat air pollution

New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- Air purifiers specifically for asthma and dust allergies help reduce the discomfort caused by polluted indoor air. Dust, smoke, pet hair, and pollen can stay trapped inside rooms... Read More


Illegal building razing with explosives triggers dust storm in Andheri amid construction and demolition curbs

India, Nov. 29 -- On the very day the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) enforced Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-4) restrictions in several parts of the city, halting construction and demolit... Read More