The Pigeon Express
Residents in the Indian capital, New Delhi, woke up to a blanket of toxic smog, breathing in the most polluted air of the year so far. The city has the worst air quality of all the world’s capitals, but Friday’s reading was the highest of 2021, as people paid the price for defying the fireworks […]
Millions in India are now living under a blanket of toxic air following Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, after many revellers defied bans on using firecrackers to celebrate. The capital, New Delhi, was blanketed with a thick haze, with the average pollution level over 9 times what is considered safe by the World Health […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Kedarnath, Uttarakhand today. He offered prayers at the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. He reached out to Jawans at Harsil near Kedarnath, to extend Diwali greetings posted on the India-China border. Prime Minister Modi greeted the people on Diwali with his tweet. The Prime Minister is expected to examine the […]
Wish you a Very Happy Diwali
Today the Supreme Court of India has permitted sale and usage of firecrackers with tough terms and conditions. On Diwali this year the court allowed a two hour window period between 8-10pm for enthusiasts to light firecrackers. This however is a relief to many as the petitioners had requested for a complete ban on crackers. […]