Environment

January 17, 2025 5:58 PM

Centre implements steps to stabilize prices of essential commodities

The central government has introduced a series of measures to stabilize prices and ensure the availability of essential food items. These efforts are aimed at maintaining consumer affordability while safeguarding farmer profitability. The strategy encompasses boosting domestic production, revising t...

January 17, 2025 10:54 AM

David Lynch, director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive’ dies at 78

David Lynch, the American filmmaker, writer and artist who scored best director Oscar nominations for "Blue Velvet," "The Elephant Man" and "Mulholland Drive" and co-created the groundbreaking TV series "Twin Peaks," has died at age 78, his family said on Thursday. "It is with deep regret that we,...

January 17, 2025 10:35 AM

Delhi’s air quality improves, but dense fog causes travel delays

Delhi's air quality saw a significant improvement on Friday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 294, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However, the national capital and surrounding areas continued to face dense fog, which led to delays in train services. Rep...

January 16, 2025 10:21 PM

IMD issues orange alert for Prayagraj: rain and fog likely in Kumbh Mela area

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange alert for Prayagraj, where the Kumbh Mela is underway. The alert is in effect for January 16 and 17 due to expected rain and fog conditions. IMD Scientist Soma Sen Roy stated that the southeast region of Uttar Pradesh, including the Kum...

January 16, 2025 10:58 AM

Los Angeles ‘Red Flag’ wildfire warnings expire, but dangers persist

Red Flag warnings advising of extreme wildfire danger expired across the Los Angeles area late on Wednesday, but forecasters warned that dry and windy conditions will persist on Thursday, and that the threat of blazes remained. The National Weather Service added that the respite for fire-ravaged Lo...

January 16, 2025 10:49 AM

YouTube and Google donate USD 15 million for Los Angeles wildfire relief

YouTube announced on Thursday that, in collaboration with its parent company Google, it is donating USD 15 million to support relief efforts and assist its creator community in the affected areas. The funds will be directed through Google.org to several organizations, including Emergency Network Lo...

January 15, 2025 9:14 PM

GRAP IV restrictions reimposed in Delhi-NCR as pollution levels surge

The Centre on Wednesday re-imposed GRAP IV restrictions in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) due to the worsening air quality. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) sub-committee decided to implement all actions under Stage-III ('Severe Air Quality of Delhi) and Stage-IV ('Severe+' ...

January 15, 2025 8:20 PM

How biodiversity impacts every corner of human life

Overhunting, ecosystem destruction and climate change caused by human emissions are all contributing to a rapid decline of global biodiversity. A new report released by the World Wildlife Fund, an NGO, highlights what humanity is losing as a result. From the large whales that mix ocean waters and ...

January 15, 2025 10:14 AM

Dense fog disrupts rail and air operations, worsens air quality in Delhi-NCR

Dense fog and cold weather disrupted transportation services across northern India, including the national capital, on Wednesday. Visibility dropped to near zero in many areas, significantly impacting rail and flight operations. A total of 26 trains have been delayed due to the dense fog, according...

January 14, 2025 11:30 AM

IMD’s 150th Foundation Day: PM Modi to launch ‘Mission Mausam’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will launch ‘Mission Mausam’, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at making India a weather-ready and climate-smart nation, as part of the celebrations marking the 150th Foundation Day of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The event, set to take pla...