Category: Environment & Pollution
Delhi launches cloud-seeding experiment as toxic smog grips the capital ahead of winter
Emergency weather-modification step aims to wash away hazardous pollutants—but experts say structural fixes remain critical Dateline: New Delhi | 4 November 2025 Summary: Faced with [more…]
Thick, Hazardous Smog Engulfs Delhi After Diwali Fire-crackers, Air Quality Index Surges Above 350
Post-festival air-pollution spike in India’s capital triggers health alerts, raises long-standing questions about seasonal smog-control Dateline: New Delhi | 31 October 2025 Summary: The national [more…]
Gurgaon ranks 4th among India’s most polluted cities: new analysis flags year-round crisis
CREA data shows 128 unsafe-air days in 2025 so far; experts push ‘non-attainment’ tag and tougher enforcement Dateline: Gurgaon | 27 October 2025 Summary: Gurgaon [more…]
Delhi’s Breath on Hold: AQI Set to Turn ‘Severe’ After Diwali
Forecasts warn of choking air and stagnant winds; GRAP Stage-2 ready to kick in as authorities plead for citizen restraint. By Sarhind Times Environmental Desk [more…]
Gurgaon Air Quality: Four Days of Poor, Hot Spots Emerge
Gurgaon, October 17, 2025 — For the fourth consecutive day, Gurgaon’s air quality stayed entrenched in the “Poor” band, with localised hotspots pushing some sectors [more…]
Gurugram’s Air Slips Back to ‘Poor’; GRAP Stage-I in Force
By Sarhind Times Bureau | Gurugram | October 15, 2025 Introduction: Gurugram’s Brief Breather Ends After just two days of respite, Gurugram’s air quality once [more…]
Delhi Activates GRAP Stage-1 as Air Quality Turns ‘Poor’
By Sarhind Times Bureau | New Delhi | October 15, 2025 Introduction: The Smog Returns to the Capital Delhi woke up on Tuesday under a [more…]
Festive Law & Order | Ahead of Supreme Court Guidance, Delhi Rekindles Debate on “Green Crackers”
As the festive season lights up Delhi’s skies, the national capital stands divided once again—between tradition, regulation, and the battle for breathable air. With the [more…]
‘Commute is a Nightmare’: Broken Roads, Dust Clouds Choke Gurgaon
Residents slam civic apathy as cratered stretches turn daily travel into endurance tests. GMDA claims repairs are underway, but citizens demand faster, smarter road management. [more…]
Gurgaon Civic Body Clears ₹99-Crore Infra Push: Roads, Sewers, and Water Projects Get Green Signal
The Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) has approved a ₹99-crore package of infrastructure works aimed at addressing the city’s long-standing civic challenges. In a move [more…]