Saurav Gupta
With nearly six years of experience as a journalist, he has written extensively on developmental issues, policies, health, and government agency schemes across both print and digital platforms. He holds a BAJMC degree from IP University.
Posts by: Saurav Gupta
Delhi’s fight against pollution hit by staff shortage
With 153 vacancies out of a total of 344 sanctioned positions, city’s primary pollution control agency is struggling to combat the worsening air quality crisis
Delhi Metro gives boost to govt’s push for public transport amid worsening air quality
While the Delhi Metro is running more trips, DTC is facing hurdles in increasing bus services due to fleet and traffic constraints
Delhi’s Toxic Air: 1 in 3 children suffer from respiratory illness, nebulizer sales soar amid crisis
Delhi’s Toxic Air: 1 in 3 children suffer from respiratory illness, nebulizer sales soar amid crisis
Delhi’s air quality plummets with AQI reaching the ‘severe plus’ level at 457; a survey reveals an alarming number of children in the city suffering from ailments like bronchitis and breathlessness, and suggests spike in nebulizer and inhaler sales spike by 40%
Delhi Pollution: Why PM2.5 matters more than the AQI
Air quality is often measured using Air Quality Indices (AQIs); however, while AQIs are determined and read through different methods, the PM2.5 level remains constant in all methodologies, making it a more reliable parameter to measure air toxicity
After season’s coldest night, Delhi wakes up to another day with toxic air
Dense fog coupled with the temperature drop reduced visibility to 500 metres by 8:30 am. The IMD has predicted persistent dense fog throughout the day. Morning humidity levels stood at 84%, with a maximum temperature of 25°C expected.
WATCH | Two booked for abusing Indian python at Greater Noida event following PETA India’s intervention
At a Greater Noida event on October 6, a python's head was forcibly clamped in an accused’s teeth, sparking outrage over animal cruelty
Delhi: CBI court clears accused of child trafficking, transfers case to lower court
The CBI's investigation into a child trafficking network led to multiple arrests, including Pooja Kashyap, with infants recovered from various locations, and further evidence of falsified adoption papers.
Delhi’s fare-free bus scheme for women: Relief comes with risks
While not having to pay for bus rides helps women financially, they still face harassment and risks on Delhi's buses