Category: Environment & Climate
Delhi Air Outlook: ‘Poor’ Through Oct 18, Likely to Turn ‘Very Poor’ by Oct 20–21, Says EWS Forecast
Early warning signals trigger concern as calm winds, cooling nights, and crop burning threaten to push NCR air deeper into toxic zone.(By Sarhind Times Environment [more…]
GRAP Stage-1 in NCR: Inside the 27-Point Anti-Pollution Plan
Delhi-NCR activates early winter strategy — intensified dust control, vehicle checks, and anti-burning patrols take center stage as AQI slips into ‘poor’.(By Sarhind Times Environment [more…]
Delhi Lines Up Cloud-Seeding Trial After Diwali; Awaits IMD’s Nod
Capital prepares for India’s first urban artificial-rain experiment to combat post-festival smog(By Sarhind Times Environment Bureau | New Delhi | October 17, 2025) New Delhi [more…]
SC Allows Sale and Use of ‘Green Crackers’ in NCR for Three Days
Court seeks balance between cultural tradition and citizens’ right to clean air(By Sarhind Times Legal & Environment Bureau | New Delhi | October 17, 2025) [more…]
‘Green Crackers’ Alone Won’t Clean the Air, Warn Scientists in Gurugram
Experts call for behavior change, strict enforcement, and real-time monitoring as festive season nears(By Sarhind Times Environment Bureau | Gurugram | October 17, 2025) Gurugram [more…]
Gurugram’s AQI Spikes 16% in a Day; ‘Poor’ to ‘Very Poor’ Pockets Emerge
City braces for early smog season as GRAP Stage-1 measures reactivated across NCR(By Sarhind Times Environment Desk | Gurugram | October 16, 2025) Gurugram — [more…]
IMD’s All-India Dashboard: Western Belts Remain Calm as Monsoon Withdrawal Advances
The India Meteorological Department reports no significant weather warnings for western India today, with conditions largely stable across Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, and Vidarbha, while isolated [more…]
Delhi Launches Innovation Challenge for Tech to Cut Pollution
The Delhi government invites startups, companies, and researchers to pitch affordable, scalable technologies targeting vehicular, construction, and industrial emissions — with grants up to ₹50 [more…]
Delhi Rolls Out Anti-Smog ‘Misting Corridor’ in Dwarka to Tackle Winter Pollution
The Delhi Development Authority installs RO-water mist nozzles across 166 poles over 6.8 km, marking one of India’s first continuous urban ‘anti-smog corridors’ ahead of [more…]
Kolkata Sees Sharp Showers as IMD Issues Yellow Alerts for South Bengal Districts
Heavy afternoon rain drenched Kolkata and adjoining areas on Friday, causing waterlogging, traffic chaos, and a renewed call for better urban drainage ahead of festive [more…]