Topic: air quality
Need to include health impact of air pollution in our policies: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi
Speaking at CPR Dialogues 2020, Gogoi lauded the Modi govt’s National Clean Air Programme, which shows that, at least, it considers air pollution a national problem.
Potted plants don’t really improve indoor air quality, finds new study by US university
Researchers from US' Drexel University claim that decades of studies have vastly exaggerated the ability of indoor plants in removing volatile organic compounds.
North India’s air is ‘severe’, avoiding coal is one way to deal with it
In an interview to ThePrint, Professor A.R. Ravishankara highlights major sources of air pollution in north India and the issues with coal industry.
Delhi’s air pollution is probably making you sad
There is now good evidence of a direct link between air quality and overall mental health and happiness.
Delhi’s ‘very poor’ air quality might get worse over the weekend
According to SAFAR, a government-run agency, the air quality of the national capital is expected to "significantly deteriorate" Sunday due to a decline in temperature.
As India chokes, sales of drugs, masks & air purifiers surge this festive season
The sales of respiratory drugs, air purifiers and masks have seen a drastic surge in the past few months due to the poor ambient air quality amid the festivities.
Exercise, food & plants: Best ways to prepare your body and home to fight India’s toxic air
While they can’t cure the problem of particulate matter or pollution, these three things can help strengthen the body and fortify the home against outside air.
NCR districts must suspend construction activities till 10 November to check pollution: UP govt
It has also asked them to ensure strict compliance to other Environment Pollution Control Authority guidelines.
Delhi’s air quality turns severe for the first time this season, say authorities
Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Noida also recorded severe air pollution, whereas Greater Noida's air is nearly severe, according to the data.
Alien paddy is causing stubble burning, but don’t blame Punjab for Delhi smog this time
The paddy being grown in Punjab is alien to conditions in Punjab, and the burning of its stubble has had a big impact on the state’s air quality.
The Modi magnifier
This is the first Indian election where a politician is winning by not promising governance, but simply seeking a vote against Musharraf, the Muslims and the Italian church.
Offer cashback, relax KYC norms to check decline in remittances, suggests WEF paper
Remittances, or the money overseas citizens send back to their home country, are expected to contract 20% in 2020 on account of Covid-19, according to a World Bank report.
Defence
Army begins process to recruit second batch of 100 women soldiers for military police
Army intends to induct 1,700 women recruits in the military police by 2036, increasing the percentage of women in the cadre to 20 over 17 years.
Modi govt’s NEP is out of touch with reality, Indian voters want English-medium education
State leaders with their ear to the ground, like Nitish, Mamata and Yogi, have shown that the push for native language education is not what voters want.