The Haryana Cabinet on Monday approved new aggregator licensing rules mandating that all vehicles added to the fleets of cab aggregators, delivery service providers and e-commerce companies in the region be powered by CNG, electric, battery-operated or other cleaner fuels. The rules also state that only CNG and electric three-wheeler auto-rickshaws can be added to…
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has reported a decline in air quality in the national capital as of Tuesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 267, categorising it as ‘poor’. This marks a significant increase from the previous day’s AQI of 206, which also fell within the ‘poor’ category. This deterioration…
NEW DELHI: Delhi continued to reel under a severe air pollution crisis on Sunday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 439 at 7 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).The situation worsened overnight, with the AQI at 432 at 10 pm on Saturday, remaining in the ‘severe’ category,…
NEW DELHI: Air quality in Delhi deteriorated on Friday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 311, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) SAMEER app. The decline in air quality came amid chilly winter conditions in the national capital, with pollutants lingering…
NEW DELHI: Delhi continued to struggle with toxic air on Sunday, with several areas recording ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ air quality levels, as a dense layer of smog blanketed the city.The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi on Sunday reached 391, entering the ‘severe’ category, with some regions exceeding 400, according to the Central…
NEW DELHI: Delhi woke up to a dense layer of smog on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department issuing an orange alert for dense fog on Saturday. From Work-From-Home To Vehicle Ban- Delhi Rolls Out Fresh Pollution Curbs Flight operations affectedThe aviation ministry released guidelines for low-visibility procedures, while Delhi Airport advised passengers, “Low-visibility procedures…
NEW DELHI: Countries like UK, Canada and Singapore on Monday issue travel advisory cautioning its citizens against the deteriorating air quality index in Northern India.This comes as the Delhi continued to experience hazardous air conditions, with Anand Vihar recording an AQI of 493, placing it in the ‘Severe’ category. ‘Delhi NOT Most Polluted’: Doctor’s Shocking…
NEW DELHI: As air quality deteriorated to ‘severe plus’ across Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Saturday directed Delhi and NCR state governments to ensure the immediate suspension of all outdoor physical sports activities, warning that their continuation poses a “serious health risk to children.“In a letter to the chief secretaries of…
Daily Quiz 1. Which luxury house did the Prada Group acquire in a $1.375 billion cash deal, marking one of the biggest takeovers in Milan’s fashion scene? A. Moschino B. Versace C. Etro D. Salvatore Ferragamo 2. Which country in India’s neighbourhood has recently passed a bill to protect the rights of non-Muslims and establish…
1. Which luxury house did the Prada Group acquire in a $1.375 billion cash deal, marking one of the biggest takeovers in Milan’s fashion scene? {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} A. Moschino B. Versace C. Etro D. Salvatore Ferragamo 2. Which country in India’s neighbourhood has recently passed a bill to protect the rights of non-Muslims and establish…