Environment

Highlighting the significance of innovative technologies in the biomedical field, Dr. Srinivas stated that AIIMS is committed to collaborating with academic and research institutions, particularly CSIR. He commended CSIR-NIIST Director Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan and his team for offering an alternative solution for the disposal of pathogenic biomedical waste.

NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has reinforced the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) III in Delhi as the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached the ‘severe’ category on Saturday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI surged to 447, prompting the CAQM to take immediate measures. Environment Minister, Gopal […]

NEW DELHI: As world leaders conclude their discussions in Dubai on December 12, at COP28, the carbon-intensive journey to this global climate summit raises critical questions about the environmental impact of their travel choices. The conspicuous use of private jets, emblematic of a growing trend, demands a reconsideration of the means by which our leaders […]

CHENNAI: The deluge following the Michaung cyclone that killed 17 people and caused unprecedented damage to the infrastructure of one of the oldest cities in the country, Chennai, has raised serious questions regarding uneven constructions along the low-lying areas in the city. Prime areas such as Valasaravakkom, Kodambakkom and Mylapore are still bearing the brunt […]

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, rescue teams successfully drilled through the 60-metre expanse of debris in the collapsed Silkyara tunnel. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) members accessed the steel chute, which was inserted into the drilled passage in the preceding days, to systematically bring out the trapped workers individually. After a challenging 17 ordeal, pipes […]