Environment

Tej Prakash Bhardwaj -February 1, 2024

Why Delhi is seeing a rise in leopard attacks

Why Delhi is seeing a rise in leopard attacks

Growing urbanisation and habitat modifications have contributed to a surge in leopard encounters, posing risks both to humans and wild cats; conservationists emphasise the need for awareness and safety measures

Tanisha Saxena -January 22, 2024

Delhi’s electrifying shift is a win for pocket and planet

Delhi’s electrifying shift is a win for pocket and planet

Insights from early adopters, government policies, and market dynamics reveal a growing preference for electric vehicles in the national capital that could go a long way in helping create a cleaner, greener future for everyone

Tej Prakash Bhardwaj  -January 21, 2024

Seeds of Change: Women in Bhalswa slums nurturing gardens 

Seeds of Change: Women in Bhalswa slums nurturing gardens 

'Kyari to Kitchen' initiative empowers women waste-pickers to grow their own vegetables, turning adversity into green opportunities in the face of climate crisis.

Tej Prakash Bhardwaj  -January 5, 2024

‘Cold day’ conditions in Delhi with dense fog and icy wind

‘Cold day’ conditions in Delhi with dense fog and icy wind

Low temperature and chilly wind prompt many to resort to open waste burning

Tej Prakash Bhardwaj  -January 4, 2024

Volunteer group exposes Wazirpur pollution mess

Volunteer group exposes Wazirpur pollution mess

URJA, a consortium of RWAs, has blamed authorities for letting steel utensil manufacturing flourish in the area despite it being prohibited 

Tej Prakash Bhardwaj  -January 3, 2024

Delhiites start new year amid dense fog and biting cold

Delhiites start new year amid dense fog and biting cold

Delhi has been witnessing dense fog coupled with poor air quality making visibility low. The fog and icy wind together kept the temperature below 20 degrees Celsius on the first three days of 2024

Tanisha Saxena -December 28, 2023

Migratory birds land in Delhi’s polluted winter

Migratory birds land in Delhi’s polluted winter

Bird-watchers and avian experts lament decline in the number of species of birds due to concretisation, deforestation and water scarcity in places like Okhla Bird Sanctuary; however, Sultanpur National Park stands as a beacon of hope

Patriot Bureau -December 27, 2023

Flight, train operations hit as dense fog engulfs Delhi

Flight, train operations hit as dense fog engulfs Delhi

An orange alert was issued by the Met department across the city as visibility in many parts remained around 50 metres