Government staggers office timings to improve air

Delhi’s air quality saw a slight improvement, moving from ‘severe’ to the high end of ‘very poor’ due to increased wind speed. However, many areas still experienced severe pollution. The government implemented measures like staggered office timings and shuttle services to combat the hazardous air.

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Nepal’s power starts flowing to Bangladesh through Indian grid

India, Nepal, and Bangladesh launched their first trilateral power transaction, marking a significant step in regional energy cooperation. Nepal will export up to 40 MW of electricity to Bangladesh through the Indian grid, boosting sub-regional connectivity and supporting Bangladesh’s energy needs. The agreement, signed last month, signifies a commitment to green energy initiatives and regional…

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Government staggers office timings to improve air

Delhi’s air quality saw a slight improvement, moving from ‘severe’ to the high end of ‘very poor’ due to increased wind speed. However, many areas still experienced severe pollution. The government implemented measures like staggered office timings and shuttle services to combat the hazardous air.

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In Dantewada, dreams of liquid gold turn to dust

Residents in a cluster of villages in Dantewada, India, were astonished to discover petrol in their wells. The source was traced to a leak from a nearby fuel pump’s underground reservoir. Authorities swiftly responded, sealing off the area and cutting off power to prevent a potential disaster. An investigation is underway.

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Jharkhand women’s turnout at 69% against men’s 64%

Jharkhand’s first phase of assembly elections saw a 66.6% voter turnout, with women exceeding men’s participation by 4.7 percentage points. While the INDIA bloc attributed this to the success of welfare schemes like the Maiyya Samman Yojana, the BJP viewed it as a sign of discontent against the incumbent government.

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