Environment
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 and two unnamed structures
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, non-toxic ink, and body made of paper, bamboo or metal
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 Rajasthan for the sudden rise in temperature
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
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 proactive measures by the Election Commission
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 too are facing financial hurdles
Global plastic treaty sees no agreement, but a push for breakthrough against pollution has been made
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 the recycling sector, the city may see a transition of waste workers from informal to more formal employment
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 than 200 in April this year
