Environment/Science
Kathmandu: Days after the massive earthquake in Nepal that killed 157 and injured many, the Himalayan country was hit by another 5.6 magnitude quake on Monday and tremors of which were felt in neighbouring India's Delhi and NCR. more
Six die as 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Nepal

Kathmandu: At least six people died as a 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit Doti district of Nepal on Wednesday.

Prenatal exposure to air pollution linked to brain changes associated with behavioural problems in children: Study

Barcelona: Over the past few decades, various studies have investigated the impact of air pollution on cognitive capacities in children.

India: 13 states put on storm alert, schools closed

New Delhi: At least 13 states and two union territories in India have been put on alert after national met department predicted that thunderstorms and rain might hit parts of the country. ...

Not just Delhi, Air in most Indian cities hazardous; Greenpeace report

New Delhi| Jan 11 (IBNS): Damning information obtained by Greenpeace India through online reports and Right to Information applications from State Pollution Control Boards across India, show ...

Delhi: Dense fog affects visibility

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS): A dense fog greeted people in Delhi on Wednesday morning, reducing visibility on the streets, reports said.

Pollution to cripple NCR economy; Golden triangle tourism to be hit: ASSOCHAM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (Just Earth News): With Delhi and NCR getting the descriptive titles like ‘gas chamber’ and the world’s most polluted city, the entire area of National Capital Region ...

Expert panel confirms Sri Sri's programme damaged Yamuna floodplains

New Delhi, Aug 17 (Just Earth News): The Yamuna riverbed near Delhi has been completely destroyed during the World Culture Festival organised here by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in March 2016 , a g ...

Delhi: Dense fog delays several flights

New Delhi, Feb 1 (JEN) Poor visibility due to dense fog delayed several flights at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Monday, according to reports.