Environment

Does Delhi need the Miyawaki method?

Does Delhi need the Miyawaki method?

Environmentalists say Miyawaki method of creating green spaces should be avoided in areas with natural grasslands as forests created on…

August 6, 2024

Monuments at Sanjay Van to be restored

Sanjay Van, a forest area which includes ruins from 12th century, will see work on Anang Tal, Lal Kot Baoli…

June 28, 2024

bioQ: Penning a sustainable future

bioQ, an initiative taken to address the environmental impact of stationery, has introduced a pen that includes recycled paper refill,…

June 25, 2024

Urbanisation makes Mungeshpur hottest region in Delhi

Residents of the area and experts blame rapid industrialisation over the last decade as well as the area’s proximity to…

June 7, 2024

Delhi temperature shatters records as Mungeshpur bakes at 52.3 degrees Celsius

Power demand at an all-time high after mercury in the North West Delhi locality breaches 50-degree mark

May 29, 2024

Delhi Elections: Armed with mist fans, coolers, ORS, EC’s heatwave prep aids voters

Battling heatwave, Delhi's voters find relief at polling stations equipped with shade tents, cold water, and medical assistance, thanks to…

May 25, 2024

Environment does not feature in the manifestos of major political parties: India’s first green party chief

Suresh Nautiyal, founder of India Greens Party, feels environmental concerns are not taken seriously by political parties and his efforts…

May 23, 2024

Global plastic treaty sees no agreement, but a push for breakthrough against pollution has been made

Delhi generates around 11,500 tonnes of garbage every day of which 10% is plastic. If there is a surge in…

May 23, 2024

Delhi records maximum number of ‘good to moderate’ air quality days in April

According to the Centre's Commission for Air Quality Management, Delhi saw only seven days with air quality index (AQI) greater…

May 1, 2024

IMD predicts ‘above normal’ monsoon, government is prepared, feel experts

The second half of the monsoon is expected to witness heavy rain; 'India needs a taluka-level forecasting system'

April 26, 2024