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US-Based Monsanto Could Be The Reason Behind Delhi’s Catastrophic Air Pollution
As pollution soars in northern India, a report published in the Sunday Guardian revealed how American agri-giant Monsanto and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) could be responsible for a smoky Delhi.
The report…
Odd-Even Implemented In Delhi As Air Pollution Reaches Apocalyptic Levels
Odd-even traffic rationing for vehicles has been implemented in Delhi since 8 am on Monday with air pollution levels reaching a three-year high.
"Namaste Delhi. Odd-even is starting today to reduce pollution. Do follow odd-even for…
Govt Advices Against Driving Cars, Smoking As AQI Crosses 999 In Delhi
The Delhi government on Sunday issued a health advisory as pollution levels soared beyond detection equipment levels. The highest Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at several places in the capital city was 999, the upper limit of most AQI…
Kendrapara Youth Blackmails Minor With Nude Photos, Arrested
Kendrapara: Police have arrested a 22-year-old youth for taking nude photos of a minor girl and blackmailing her.
Police said the accused, Ashutosh Jena, had met the 17-year-old victim when she had come to visit her relative at Kasanianta…
Public Health Emergency In Delhi; Here’s How Bhubaneswar Fares In Air Pollution
A Supreme Court-mandated panel on Friday declared a public health emergency in Delhi-NCR region as air quality fell to "severe-plus" or emergency category for the first time this year. Schools and construction activity have been shut down…
Delhi HC To Hear Plea On Uniform Minimum Age For Marriage
Should there be a uniform minimum age of marriage for men and women? The Delhi High Court will hear a public interest litigation in this regard in February 2020.
The court deferred the hearing because the Centre has asked for more time to…
Diwali Deals A Deadly Blow To Delhi Air
Do you know how it feels like smoking 50 cigarettes? No, we are not telling you to smoke. Just step into Delhi a day after Diwali on Monday and you will know.
The pollution level shot up on Diwali night with the Air Quality Index (AQI)…
Bursting Crackers: More Harm Than Good
Apart from the usual air pollution woes, Diwali also has many other unpleasant side effects. www.odishabytes.com highlights the problems associated with bursting crackers:
1. Eye And Other Injuries
Post-Diwali 101 eye-related injuries…
Non-Oil Companies Too Can Start Petrol Pump Business: Centre
The Centre has reduced the minimum investment required for petrol retail business to Rs 250 crore from Rs 2,000 crore. Besides, companies with no investments in oil & gas exploration, production, pipelines and refining will also be…
Customs Dept Warns Against Selling & Buying Of Chinese Firecrackers
Selling or using smuggled Chinese firecrackers will result in hefty fines. Sellers can be penalized under the Customs Act, 1962d, according to a notification from the customs department.
The import of firecrackers is "restricted" and as…