Jhansi: Amid scientific projections of possible Super El Niño-like conditions, UP agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi urged farmers in the drought-prone Bundelkhand region to adopt natural farming, reduce dependence on water-intensive crops and prioritise pulses and oilseeds to minimise the impact of a potential dry spell.Addressing a farmers’ awareness programme on ‘Drought, El Niño Impact…
Researchers found that small eateries and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), though individually minor contributors, collectively add significantly to PM2.5 pollution because of their large numbers and lack of mitigation measures Noida: A new study has found that emissions from unmitigated small sources contribute more to overall air pollution than large industries and the…
CPCB records show that “satisfactory” air days for the January–May period rose steadily from 44 days in 2023 to 79 days in 2026. Ludhiana: The city did not witness a single day of “poor” or “very poor” air quality during the first five months of 2026, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data released…
New Delhi: Exposure to crop burning and rising air pollution may be significantly increasing hypertension risk among Indians, according to AIIMS doctors.Citing studies conducted by AIIMS and IIT Delhi, cardiology expert Dr Ambuj Roy said that populations exposed to higher crop-burning pollution showed nearly 15% higher prevalence of hypertension, while every 10 microgram rise in…
New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday gave its nod to sweeping draft measures aimed at tackling chronic air pollution that called for the registration of only electric three-wheelers in the L5 vehicle category from 2027 onwards.L5 is a category of vehicles that carry passengers and goods. The vehicles, which may…
Officials said the fires were largely linked to wheat stubble burning after harvesting operations, as farmers clear fields ahead of the next crop cycle Officials said the fires were largely linked to wheat stubble burning after harvesting operations, as farmers clear fields ahead of the next crop cycle Officials said the fires were largely linked…
