Now, only certified rafting guides with first-aid, CPR training will be allowed to work at rivers in India’s Uttarakhand
Some 900 rafting guides across India would be provided training to enhance their technical proficiency in first-aid and CPR.
Indian Railways hikes train ticket fare
Railways has attributed this hike in train ticket fare to the increased manpower and expanded operations over the past decade.
How lack of adherence to rules turns India’s rail tracks into death traps for elephants
Elephant corridors are vital land strips connecting fragmented habitats, allowing safe movement for the tuskers critical for biodiversity and reducing human-elephant conflict.…
Air pollution no longer seasonal; threatens public health and India’s growth: Experts
Experts warned that prolonged exposure to polluted air is reducing productive life years, increasing disability, and placing a growing strain on healthcare systems—ultimately…
Delhi government enforces stricter rules amid severe air pollution
The stringent anti-pollution measures, including work from home, No PUC-No Fuel, and a ban on older vehicles, are set to take effect from today, December 18.
Messi event chaos: West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas quits
Following Biswas’s resignation, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee will hold the additional charge of the Sports Department.
Dense fog triggers vehicle pile-ups across India’s Uttar Pradesh
In Agra, the iconic Taj Mahal was hidden under thick mist for the first time this season, with visibility reduced to less than 10 meters, leaving tourists unable to see the…
Heritage for hire in Delhi? The idea stirs a monumental debate
Concerns arise among heritage enthusiasts who fear damage from large, boisterous events like weddings and disrespect to historical sites.
Delhi directs schools to shift to online mode for up to class-5 students as air quality deteriorates
The Indian capital continued to grapple with poor air quality on Monday, with the overall AQI recorded at 452 at around 8 AM, placing it in the ‘Severe’ category, according to…
India’s EV boom is real – but the hardest miles lie ahead
India’s electric vehicle market, long dismissed as aspirational rather than imminent, is finally gathering speed.