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Delhi orders 50% WFH for govt, private offices as air quality worsens

Delhi government offices and all private establishments in the city will function with 50 percent staff strength, and the rest will work from home under stage three of the Graded Response Action......

Acted swiftly to control situation after Kumbh stampede: Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said his government acted swiftly to control the situation after the January 29 stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, ensuring timely......

Govt brings ordinance to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR

In a bid to tackle the persistent problem of air pollution in Delhi-NCR, the Centre has introduced a new law through an ordinance which comes into force with immediate effect. Violation of......

Air pollution may hinder India's fight against COVID-19: Scientists

The causal link between air pollution and COVID-19 cases is yet to be established conclusively but long-term exposure will certainly make people more vulnerable to lung infections, warn scientists......

Total ban on crackers from midnight to Nov 30 in Delhi, NCR

In a bid to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic from worsening owing to poor air quality, the National Green Tribunal on Monday imposed a total ban on the sale and use of firecrackers in the National......

Firecrackers Capital Sivakasi Faces Uncertain Future

Sivakasi is fighting for survival, thanks to the ban on firecrackers in Delhi, regulations in several other cities, pandemic-imposed sales dips, the ban on the use of barium nitrate... IMAGE: A......

For FMCG biggies, plastic waste control is top priority

The issue of pollution caused due to the non-degradable material is keeping consumer goods majors - from ITC and Dabur to Nestlé and PepsiCo - on their toes. If demonetisation and Goods and......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

Govt to consider PLI scheme for chemical and petrochemical industry: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the government will consider the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Chemicals and Petrochemicals sector to make India a manufacturing......

What's taking the sheen off Sivakasi's firecracker sales?

A complete ban on firecrackers in Delhi until January 1, the government’s refusal to grant licences for sales in Karnataka, and restrictions in the Noida region are adversely affecting the......

When Shah Rukh Khan upset Sushant Jain

Why has Sushant Jain, the owner of Ghantewala, the famous sweet shop in Delhi's Chandni Chowk, sent Yash Raj a legal notice?Shakya Mitra reports. IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan with a Ghantewala mithai......

India ready to play Delhi T20I, Rohit tells Ganguly

'Indian captain has confirmed that the team was fine and had a full outdoor training session without any issue.' IMAGE: The Indian players during their training session at the Arun Jaitley stadium......

IMA asks BCCI, ICC to consider pollution levels before deciding match venue

'They did the right thing if they were protesting against it. Medically there was no reason to continue the match; it must have been taken off' 'Had the match been cancelled, it could have been a......

No cricket during high pollution! ICC set to issue guidelines...

'The ICC has noted the conditions in which Delhi Test was played and has already requested that the issue is considered by the medical committee for guidance should the situation arise in future.'......

'Let there be some cacophony': HC junks PIL on noise during IPL

IMAGE: Fans of all ages have loads of fun. Photograph: BCCI The Bombay High Court, on Monday, dismissed a Public interest litigation alleging violation of noise pollution norms during IPL......

Rajkot or Hyderabad may host India's first ever day-night Test

IMAGE: The Saurashtra Cricket Association stadium in Rajkot. Photograph: BCCI Either Hyderabad or Rajkot may host India's maiden day-night Test match when the West Indies will arrive for a tour,......