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Farmers held for burning crop waste
At least 16 farmers have been arrested in India’s northern state of Haryana for illegally burning paddy stubble to clear ...
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NITI Aayog Proposes Halt to Sulphur Emissions Controls, Raising Environmental Concerns
Environmental activists and organizations have expressed strong opposition to NITI Aayog's recommendation. They argue that coal-fired power stations are responsible for about 80% of India’s industrial ...
Delhi Minister Gopal Rai writes to transport ministers of Haryana, UP, Rajasthan; urges halt on entry of diesel buses into national capital
Earlier today, the Delhi Environment Minister announced that GRAP-II (Graded Response Action Plan) rules have been enforced across North India as the air quality index (AQI) has crossed over 300. A ...
Encroachments eat into public spaces in Jeypore, lead to traffic congestion
Jeypore is struggling with severe traffic congestion and environmental challenges due to unauthorized encroachments and the ...
In a first, more farm fires in UP than Haryana in a month; Punjab still at top
According to the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) data, between September 15 and October 21 this year, ...