NEW DELHI: A satellite-based study covering 25 years of data across the Indo-Gangetic Plain, the Himalayan region, and North-East India has found that overall particulate matter (PM) pollution increased by more than 20% in a single decade (during 2010–2019 compared to the 2000–2009 baseline) with Bihar and West Bengal being the worst-affected zones. It also…
Ludhiana: College of Community Science at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) recently organized a series of hands-on training in the villages of Halwara, Akalgarh, Boparai Kalan, Purain and Kullewal. The training under the All-India Coordinated Research Project -Women in Agriculture (AICRP) focused on the preparation of healthy summer drinks such as watermelon mint cooler, mulberry juice,…
Ahmedabad: Intensifying its crackdown on suspected food safety violations, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has sealed a ghee manufacturing unit in Kathwada and withheld 452 litres of suspected ghee worth Rs 2.8 lakh after finding major irregularities related to food licences and hygiene standards.The latest action comes just two days after the AMC food department…
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is likely to meet his Maharashtra counterpart Devendra Fadnavis by month-end in connection with Telangana govt’s plan to construct a barrage at 150 metre height at Tummidihatti as part of the Pranahita-Chevella project.In the past, Maharashtra govt had agreed for barrage construction at 148 metres, stating there could be…
Ghaziabad: Twenty-eight private schools in the city came under the district administration’s scanner on Monday for failing to complete admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. District magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mander warned that strict action, including sealing of school premises, will be taken against institutions that continue to deny admission to eligible children.At a…
Taking Pressure Off Freshwater Sources, One Drop At A Time Domestic waste treatment Bengaluru: In a move aimed at promoting water reuse and reducing dependence on freshwater sources, four residential communities in Bengaluru will soon begin supplying treated wastewater to industries. The initiative is expected to divert more than 25 tanker loads of treated water…
BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh (Photo credit: X/@Tarun Chugh) NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in five states.The BJP included the names of party national general secretary Tarun Chugh from Madhya Pradesh and Satish Poonia from Rajasthan.As per the list released by…
China’s export growth slowed sharply in March, with a year-on-year rise of just 2.5% as the Middle East war continues to cast a shadow over global demand and energy markets. The latest customs figures not only fell below expectations but also marked a sharp slowdown from the 21.8% growth seen in the first two months…
Gurgaon: Cabs and autorickshaws operated normally on Thursday despite the three-day strike called by All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) over the environmental compensation charge (ECC) in Delhi-NCR. Commuters reported no trouble finding rides, both on the ground or through mobile apps, with services continuing as usual.Swati Sharma, a regular cab user, said she was…
A sweeping machine lies charred after catching fire at Mor Chowk in the city A sweeping machine lies charred after catching fire at Mor Chowk in the city A sweeping machine lies charred after catching fire at Mor Chowk in the city A sweeping machine lies charred after catching fire at Mor Chowk in the…
