Category: Health & Society
Noise-Monitoring Boost for Gurgaon: Nine New Devices to Track and Tackle Chronic Sound Pollution Across Hotspots
Gurgaon, the bustling corporate capital of Haryana, is taking a decisive step in addressing one of its most overlooked urban challenges—noise pollution. Authorities have announced [more…]
Delhi Explores Artificial Rain: Cloud-Seeding Trials Get DGCA Nod for October–November
Each winter, Delhi transforms into one of the most polluted capitals in the world, with air quality indices (AQI) consistently crossing the “severe” mark. Vehicular [more…]
Delhi-NCR Weather Update: Monsoon Withdraws, Clear Skies Ahead but Air Quality Slips into Moderate Band
The southwest monsoon has officially withdrawn from the Delhi-NCR region, signaling the start of a long stretch of clear skies, dry weather, and a gradual [more…]
Haryana emissions: PM10 flagged as top pollutant in state report
A new state-level emissions assessment highlights PM10 as Haryana’s biggest non-CO₂ pollutant—outpacing methane and NOx—and puts the spotlight on industrial activity, dust from roads and [more…]
Maharashtra doctors threaten 24-hour strike from 8 am today over ‘mixopathy’ row
OPDs across Maharashtra are expected to shut from 8:00 am IST on September 18 to 8:00 am IST on September 19, as IMA-affiliated doctors protest [more…]
Fossil Fuels, Climate, and Health: GCHA Report Warns of Amplifying Threats Across Generations
Introduction: A Double Emergency The latest report from the Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA) makes an urgent case: fossil fuels are not just driving [more…]
Fossil Fuels and Human Health: Global Report Reveals Damage Across the Entire Lifecycle
Introduction: When Climate and Health Intersect A landmark report from the Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA) has laid bare the sweeping toll of fossil [more…]
Patwari Slams BJP Govt in Madhya Pradesh Over Law & Order, Corruption
Political heat is rising in Madhya Pradesh ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit, as state Congress president Jitu Patwari has launched a sharp [more…]
UNICEF Flags Alarming Rise in Obesity Among Indian Youth, Calls for Urgent Action
Introduction: A Turning Point in India’s Nutrition Story For decades, India’s public health battle was defined by underweight children and malnutrition. But now, in a [more…]
Dengue Cases Rise in Haryana; Gurgaon Among Top Affected Districts
Haryana has crossed 500 dengue cases, with Rewari being the worst-affected district. No deaths reported so far; the government is stepping up preventive measures including [more…]