
Month: October 2019

Commute

Economy

Environment

Environment
Is Delhi ready for a green Diwali, with only anars and phuljaris?
The Supreme Court has mandated that only ‘green’ crackers as formulated by CSIR-NEERI and approved by PESO may be burst this Diwali, so that there is less air and noise pollution. But is Delhi, a city used to boisterous celebrations for a week before and after the festival, ready for a quieter, smoke-free Diwali?

Civic

Environment

Civic
How a small Himalayan town panchayat is showing Shimla the way to effective waste management
Aima panchayat, an urban-rural agglomeration near Palampur, has its own modern garbage treatment park, with the facility to handle all kinds of waste, including plastic. Inspired by it, Shimla has now set up its own waste-to-energy plant, expected to help the capital in sustainable waste management.

Environment

Governance

Governance

Governance

Governance

Governance

Governance

Economy