Delhi schools to be shut till Nov 15 due to rising pollution levels

The Delhi government’s decision follows an order from Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority as the air quality hovered close to emergency levels. The Authority has also extended the ban on hot-mix plants and stone-crushers in Delhi-NCR till Friday. All coal and other fuel-based industries, which have not shifted to natural gas or agro-residue, will … Read more

Supreme Court tough on Air Pollution in Delhi-NCR

Entire North India including Delhi/NCR is reeling under the wave of severe pollution. The air has become toxic. The air quality index, which remained in the very severe category for the last three days reached 500 mark in many areas on Wednesday. The Air Quality Index at Anand Vihar in Delhi stood at 463, while … Read more

Bangladesh President Md. Hamid meets his Nepali counterpart in Kathmandu

According to a press release issued by the Nepal President’s office, matters relating to friendly relations existing between the two countries, mutual interest and matters of concern were discussed in the meeting. They also discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations between Nepal and Bangladesh. President Bhandari also hosted State Banquet in honour of her … Read more