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3 days, 16 hours ago

Kolkata air quality improves but seasonal challenges remain

A recent report about the air quality in Kolkata has indicated significant reductions in PM2.5, but the winter spikes remain a concern in densely populated areas. Winter spikes “High industrial density and vehicular congestion in these regions resulted in PM2.5 levels frequently exceeding 65 μg/m3, well above the city’s average,” the report said. Ronak Sutaria, founder of Respirer Living Sciences, …

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Hydrogen-Powered VTOL Aircraft 'REACH' Soars High, Connecting Cities in Under 30 Minutes

New Indian Express

Hyderabad-based BluJ Aero showcased its hydrogen-electric VTOL prototype, named REACH, at Nadergul airfield in Rangareddy on Friday. REACH is an unmanned logistics aircraft designed for long-range, heavy payloads with high uptime and zero emissions. It can operate autonomously and be monitored in real-time via radio control. The technology also enables transit between cities such as Hyderabad-Warangal, Bengaluru-Mysuru, Chennai-Pondicherry and Mumbai-Pune …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rangeilunda expansion by April next year: Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena

New Indian Express

BERHAMPUR: Steps are being taken to complete widening of the runway of Rangeilunda airstrip by April, 2025, said Transport minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena. He asked the officials to complete land acquisition for the expansion project at the earliest to facilitate air service from Bhubaneswar via Rangeilunda to Visakhapatanam. Ganjam collector Dibya Jyoti Parida said air service from the airstrip was …

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7 months, 1 week ago

IndiGo to Host 81st IATA AGM and World Air Transport Summit in Delhi

Deccan Chronicle

The International Air Transport Association announced that IndiGo will host the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Delhi, India. “We look forward to gathering the aviation industry in Delhi, India’s gateway city, for the 81st IATA AGM in 2025. With such bright prospects, it’s the perfect time for the IATA AGM to return to India …

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1 year, 1 month ago

NDMC doubles parking fee as Delhi witnesses ‘very poor’ air quality after Diwali

Live Mint

New Delhi Municipal Council Monday said it has decided to increase the parking fees twice the existing to discourse private transport for the parking managed by the civic agency through its staff till 31st January 2024 The decision was taken in accordance with the commission of Air Quality Management’s ‘Stage IV’ of the Graded Response Action Plan, the civic body …

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1 year, 3 months ago

'Hotspots identified': Delhi government lists plan to combat air pollution

India Today

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday listed a plan to deal with air pollution in the national capital. Complaints related to pollution can be made on the Green Delhi app and a website has also been created to track the real-time pollution levels, the Chief Minister said. At the press conference, Kejriwal stressed on firecracker ban in the national …

Delhi Pollution Chief Minister Buses Kejriwal

1 year, 4 months ago

Air Force chief to visit Spain to receive first C-295 transport aircraft

India Today

The Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari will depart for Spain on Monday to receive the first C-295 transport aircraft built by Airbus in Spain's Seville, IAF officials informed India Today on Sunday. The C-295 transport aircraft will then land in India a few weeks later where it will be formally inducted into the IAF by the …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi's Air Quality Improves, but Still Very Poor; 4 Out of Every 5 Families in Delhi-NCR Facing Pollution-related Ailments, Says Survey

News 18

As Delhi’s air quality remained in the “severe” category for a second day in trot, the Arvind Kejriwal-led government announced hat primary schools will remain shut from Saturday and 50 per cent of its staff will work from home, while private offices have been advised to follow the same. Almost all air quality monitoring stations recorded “severe” category, with at …

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2 years, 3 months ago

No fuel without pollution certificate in Delhi from October 25

The Hindu

People will not be able to buy fuel in Delhi without a valid Pollution Under Control certificate from October 25, Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced on Saturday. Emergency measures Every winter, air pollution spikes in the national capital and adjoining areas due to multiple reasons ranging from slow wind speed, vehicular emission, pollution from stubble burning and bursting of firecrackers …

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2 years, 7 months ago

'Blood rain' could hit Britain on Friday as another huge plume of Saharan dust is heading our way

Daily Mail

A wave of Saharan dust is set to hit Britain later this week – which together with drizzle forecast on Friday could result in 'blood rain' over parts of the UK. The news comes after another huge plume hit western Europe in mid-March, turning skies an eerie shade of orange and covering cars and windows in a layer of fine …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Plans for new London road tunnel ‘devastating’ for ‘UK’s most polluted borough’

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A new road tunnel in London - due to start being built within months - …

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4 years, 10 months ago

Menace of shrill horns continues