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...
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Expert Gyan: On the Government's Decision to Make Rs 500, Rs 1000 Notes Invalid
-TheWire.in On Tuesday evening, the central government announced that Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes will no longer be legal tender, starting from midnight November 8. Addressing the nation, Modi said this move was needed to tackle the “disease of black money”. The Wire spoke to experts in the field on whether or not they thought this was good idea, whether it was a useful move in curbing black money and what...
More »Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes scrapped! Don't panic, here is your full guide on what to do at banks and ATMs
-The Financial Express In one, quick, out-of-the-blue stroke, the Modi government has rendered your existing Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes worthless! In one, quick, out-of-the-blue stroke, the Modi government has rendered your existing Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes worthless! And, that must have surely left you wondering what you will do with your stash of money in denominations of Rs 500 and Rs 1000. While there will be...
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...
More »Worsening pollution: Delhi schools to remain shut for 3 days
-PTI New Delhi: As pollution levels worsened in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said schools in the city will remain closed till Wednesday and announced a raft of “emergency” measures to deal with the situation including ban on construction and demolition activities for the next five days and temporary closure of the Badarpur Power Plant. Emerging from an emergency cabinet meet, Kejriwal said the government will discuss with the Centre the...
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