Delhi minister writes to Centre, requests NOC for cloud seeding

Delhi Govt seeks Centre's NOC for cloud seeding

Amid worsening air quality in Delhi, Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday urged the Centre to intervene and approve artificial rain through cloud seeding as an emergency measure to combat the severe pollution crisis in the national capital. 4 days ago
BJP protests alarming pollution levels in Delhi, slams AAP govt

BJP protests alarming air pollution levels in Delhi, slams AAP govt

Delhi BJP leaders on Tuesday staged a protest near Anand Vihar bus station, targeting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over its failure to address the alarming pollution levels in the city and also alleged corruption in the green cess, collected by city dispensation. 4 days ago
Wanted in over 50 cases, slain Maoist Vikram Gowda opposed govt's reform efforts

Slain Maoist leader Vikram Gowda Wanted in over 50 cases

Vikram Gowda, one of the most wanted Maoists killed in an encounter with the police, had more than 50 cases against him in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. He had always opposed the state government's efforts to reform Maoists and bring them to the mainstream, said officials here on Tuesday. 4 days ago
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"Need Centre's action on pollution, not politics": CM Atishi as Delhi gasps

As the air in Delhi turned toxic on Monday, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi hit out at the Central government's alleged inaction and uncontrolled stubble burning in Madhya Pradesh and other neighbouring states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana for pushing the entire North India, including the national Capital, into a state of medical emergency. 4 days ago