In a meeting involving environment ministers from the states, led by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, Manjinder Singh Sirsa added all 8000 km of roads in Delhi-NCR will be pothole-free & dust-free.
Delhi’s pollution control measures continue to rely on emission source data from 2018, with most recent study based on real-time data yet to be approved.
Almost all monitoring stations in national capital recorded 'severe' air quality, with AQI of 405 in Anand Vihar, 403 in Ashok Vihar, 431 in Chandani Chowk, and 406 in Jahangirpuri.
The Prime Minister has never been shy about centralising authority. Surely, he should treat this problem the way that the leadership in Beijing treated China’s smog crisis over a decade ago?
While PM2.5 levels saw a clear improvement between 2018 & 2022, they have stabilised at a high-level with no reduction signs since 2021-22 onwards, CSE analysis mentions.
Despite the slight shift in pollution levels, a thick layer of smog engulfed the national capital, with several areas recording a 'very poor ' air pollution rating.
Beneath the uniform and the gallantry award was a man of rare humility. There was no trace of bravado in Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, no attempt to wear his achievements on his sleeve.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
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