-The Indian Express In May, data shows, only 3.04 per cent trains lost punctuality due to law and order problems. Rail passengers travelling to the eastern parts of the country from the north were most affected by train delays in May, according to official data obtained by The Indian Express. The data show that of the 19,450 trains that failed to keep time from May 1 to May 30 across India, around...
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Shrinking banks putting Delhi at risk of flooding -Jayashree Nandi & Risha Chitlangia
-The Times of India NEW DELHI: In 2015, a high-powered panel appointed by the National Green Tribunal and headed by the then union water resources secretary Shashi Shekhar had recommended the ecological development of the Yamuna floodplain in such a manner as to prevent any further encroachments by builders. But with NGT yet to decide on implementing that report, constructions continue on either side of the river. NGT also asked for the...
More »Visakhapatnam railway station cleanest, Darbhanga dirtiest, says survey
-PTI The New Delhi station was ranked at 39 among the busiest stations. New Delhi: The Visakhapatnam railway station is the cleanest, followed by Secunderabad, among the 75 busiest stations in the country. According to a survey, the report of which was released by railway minister Suresh Prabhu on Wednesday, the Jammu railway station occupied the third spot, while the New Delhi station was ranked at 39 among the busiest stations. The survey was...
More »To breathe fresh air, opt for better agricultural technology
Delhi's air is not fit to inhale. Experts argue that prolonged exposure to toxic air could lead to serious health hazards like heart and lung diseases, various types of cancer etc. But is it the case that the smog, which engulfed the entire National Capital Region (NCR) and many of the north Indian cities during October-November was entirely caused due to burning of firecrackers in Diwali or because of vehicular...
More »As Delhi & NCR gasp, Centre calls emergency meeting of States
-Daily Pioneer Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Saturday turned into a gas chamber with the pollution levels reaching an all-time high, leading to burning of eyes, breathing problems and choked throats forcing people to stay indoors to avoid the hazardous toxic air. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who said that the national Capital had become like a “gas chamber” due to the pollution, met Union Environment Minister Anil...
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