Prakash Javadekar

At least 60-70 polluting power plants to be closed soon: Javadekar

Union Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Prakash Javadekar on Sunday announced that 60-70 pollution-causing power plants would be identified and closed in the next two years as he discussed steps taken by the Narendra Modi government to tackle the pollution menace. Oct 19, 2020
DELHI AIR POLLUTION,

Red light on, gaadi off: Delhi's new campaign to fight air pollution | Explained

As soon as the traffic signal turns red on the roads of Delhi, drivers should switch off their engines. By doing so, the Capitals pollution can go down drastically. Switching off the engine at a traffic junction can reduce the harmful PM10 particles in Delhis air by as much as 1.5 lakh tonnes, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday. Oct 15, 2020
Traffic Police Bengaluru

Bengaluru turns traffic police garrison; cops flood city's potholed roads

As Bengaluru traffic police continues the vigil on traffic violations by levying hefty fines; reports of bribery, amid zero traffic management are fast surfacing. Public asks, in absense of basic roads, why has the government decided to break the back of commuters; especiallly when COVID has hit them financially as well. A case of over-enforcement, many feel. Oct 15, 2020