A thick layer of smog shrouded Delhi on November 03 as air quality was recorded in the ‘severe’ category. The latest capture of Signature Bridge in Delhi from ANI’s drone camera at 10 a.m. showed the severity of the pollution. The Air Quality Index is a tool for effective communication of air quality status to people in terms that are easy to understand. There are six AQI categories, namely Good, Satisfactory, Moderately polluted, Poor, Very Poor, and Severe. As per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the overall Air Quality Index stood at 346.
03 November,2023 01:25 PM IST | Mumbai
In 2018, an adult Tigress named Avni or T1 was shot dead in the Yavatmal district of Maharashtra by a civilian hunter accompanied by a team of Forest Department officials. Indian forest officials labelled Avni as the most dangerous ‘man-eater’ in post-independent India. Even before Avni was killed, a score of campaigns by animal activists and wildlife lovers were launched to save the tigress. After Avni was shot dead, her killing was termed as a ‘cold-blooded murder’ by animal lovers. Dr. Sarita Subramaniam, Director, Earth Brigade Foundation and a Tiger activist had taken over as a petitioner for Avni in the High Court and Supreme Court. In her words, she filed several PILs and petitions to bring justice to Avni but as of July 2023, is still waiting for action. As the world observes International Tiger Day 2023 on July 29th, with an aim to conserve Tigers and India’s Project Tiger completes fifty years, Dr. Sarita Subramaniam takes us through the details of the controversial killing of ‘man-eater’ Tigress Avni or T1 and guides us on what we can do as ordinary citizens towards tiger conservation.
28 July,2023 07:57 PM IST
In order to educate children across the city of Mumbai about the need to protect the environment and empower them with solutions to do the same, environmentalists, celebrities and corporates came together for the ‘Save the Tiger’ event in Mumbai. In an event organised by Sanctuary Nature Foundation graced by Dia Mirza, children took part in numerous workshops and events directed towards saving wildlife and the environment. People from all walks of life came together with only one goal - to save the planet and save the Tiger.
18 July,2023 06:31 PM IST
At The PETA India's new vegann campaign, 'Angrezi Medium' actor Radhika Madan talks about her journey of turning into a vegan and how she could still maintain a balance when it comes to maintaining a healthy and protein intake diet. "I believe that when you kill a man, the emotions and fear within the animal passed on to you as well," says Angrezi Medium actress
06 June,2023 03:08 PM IST
Hindi film stars being influential figures, create a positive impact and raise awareness about environmental issues. Through campaigns, initiatives, and advocacy, B-town celebs are promoting eco-friendly practices and encourage people to take action. From Captain planet of bollywood Jackie Shroff, to Priyanka Chopra, superstar Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn and Bhumi Pednekar, all contribute towards mother earth. Watch the full video to find out what these stars actually do towards taking a green initiative.
05 June,2023 05:25 PM IST
Each year, World Environment Day brings attention to efforts towards environmental protection and awareness. Mumbai resident Chetan Soorenji is one such eco-warrior who has been tirelessly working towards environmental protection and has transformed his Chembur home into a nature wonderland. With bees, birds and butterflies thronging his fruit and flower garden, it is no less than a nature resort. This World Environment Day 2023, here is a peek into this mini nature forest.
03 June,2023 05:47 PM IST
Coastal Road Project
The demands of Mumbai’s fishermen community have finally been heard. Worli’s fishermen & BMC have reached a common ground. Fishermen from Worli were protesting against the width of the proposed navigation span which was part of the coastal road project. Members of the fishing community had demanded that the width of the span should be increased to 200m, after rounds of protests & BMC’s refusal to accept their demands Shinde-Fadnavis government setup a new technical. Senior officials associated with the Coastal Road project stated that after multiple assessments and technical visits, the decision to increase the gap was taken. There’s joy & celebration across Mumbai’s fishing community, the Kolis in Worli & Mumbai are in celebration mood.
15 December,2022 07:29 PM IST
Bollywood and Punjabi Singer Mika Singh’s Farmhouse in Gurgugram Sealed. The farmhouse is constructed near Damdama Lake in Rojka Gujar village. Three farmhouses, including one of Mika Singh have been sealed because of green laws violation. An official from the department of town and country planning (DTCP) said the farmhouses were unauthorized.
02 December,2022 03:15 PM IST | Gurugram
Air quality in Delhi and its neighboring regions reached severe levels again on Thursday, engulfing the national capital in thick smog. At 8 am, the national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 364 ('Very Poor') while at 7 am, it was 408 ('Severe')
03 November,2022 11:49 PM IST
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Sep 25 that he will continue to work for peace and harmony regardless of whether he holds a position or not. Speaking to media persons, Gehlot said, “I've previously specified...had it been like that if things were under my control, I will be on various posts for 40 yrs, but even without any post I will continue to work for peaceful atmosphere, youth.”
26 September,2022 02:20 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
