Delhi pollution

Dense smog engulfs Delhi-NCR, air quality remains in ‘severe’ category

New Delhi: A thick blanket of smog covered Delhi and its surrounding areas on Monday morning, with air quality continuing to remain in the ‘severe’ range across the National Capital Region, triggering serious health concerns. Visibility dropped considerably in several localities, disrupting early morning travel. Data from the Air Quality Early Warning System showed the…

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world bank

World Bank clears USD 305 million for Haryana’s clean air initiative

Chandigarh: The World Bank has approved USD 305 million in financial assistance for the Haryana Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development (HCAPSD), a major initiative aimed at significantly improving air quality and making the state pollution-free by 2030. According to a state government spokesperson, the approval follows a high-level meeting held in November last year…

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Dehradun Police caution against protests at key city points during tourist season

Dehradun: The Dehradun Police on Thursday issued a warning that strict action will be taken against individuals or groups organising protests, processions or rallies at major intersections during the upcoming peak tourist season. Officials said the city is likely to witness heavy footfall during Christmas, New Year and school vacations, which could lead to traffic…

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Classroom

Odisha primary teachers protest outside assembly, seek salary revision and service benefits

Bhubaneswar: Thousands of primary school teachers from across Odisha continued their protest outside the state assembly, pressing for a salary hike and other service-related benefits even as the House remained in session. The teachers who gathered here on Friday, are rallying under the banner of Prathamika Shikshyak Mahasangha, have demanded that their posts be upgraded…

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