In a decisive move to curb industrial air pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has issued Statutory Direction No. 98, mandating a uniform particulate matter (PM) emission limit of 50 mg/Nm³ for identified industries in Delhi-NCR. The announcement was made on 21st February…
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CAQM Orders Action Plan to End Wheat Stubble Burning 2026
In a major step to combat recurring air pollution in North India, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued a comprehensive statutory direction mandating strict implementation of State Action Plans to eliminate wheat stubble burning during the 2026 harvesting season. The direction has been formally issued to the…
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Kanpur Lamborghini Crash: Tycoon’s Son Booked
A high-speed Lamborghini triggered panic on a crowded market road in Kanpur on Sunday after crashing into multiple vehicles and injuring at least one pedestrian. Police have seized the luxury sports car and registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Shivam Kumar Mishra, son of prominent tobacco businessman K.K. Mishra,…
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Magh Mela Row: Seer Challenges CM Yogi on Cow Protection
The controversy surrounding the Magh Mela in Prayagraj has escalated into a wider political and ideological confrontation after Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati publicly challenged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to prove his commitment to Hindu values. The seer demanded decisive action against cow slaughter and beef exports, framing these steps…
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PM Modi Greets People of Uttar Pradesh on Statehood Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended warm greetings to the people of Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of the state’s Establishment Day, also known as Statehood Day. In his message, the Prime Minister lauded the people of the state for their invaluable contribution to India’s cultural richness and heritage,…
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TRAI Drive Tests Reveal Mobile Network Quality in Azamgarh, Mau
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the findings of its Independent Drive Tests (IDT) conducted in Azamgarh and Mau cities and nearby areas of Uttar Pradesh (East) Licensed Service Area, offering a detailed snapshot of real-world mobile network performance across major telecom operators. The assessment, carried out…
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NHRC Steps In: Child Freed from Bonded Labour
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a distressing case involving a 15-year-old boy from Kishanganj district, Bihar, who endured months of bonded labour in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, after being separated from his father at Bahadurgarh Railway Station, Haryana. Tragic Ordeal and…
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IndiaAI, MeitY to Host UP Regional AI Impact Conference 2026
IndiaAI, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and the Government of Uttar Pradesh are set to host the Uttar Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 in Lucknow on January 12 and 13. The high-level conference will focus on advancing responsible, inclusive and scalable adoption of artificial…
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BJP Alarmed as UP Voter Names Vanish Under SIR
Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has gone into full alert mode in Uttar Pradesh following the release of the draft voter list under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), which revealed the deletion of nearly 2.89 crore voter names. The development has triggered serious political concern, especially with the 2027…
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CAQM Orders Closure of 16 NCR Industrial Units for Pollution Violations
New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and adjoining areas has issued closure directions to 16 industrial units across the National Capital Region (NCR) after inspections revealed gross and persistent violations of environmental norms. The move is part of CAQM’s intensified enforcement drive to curb air…