Delhi’s Air Quality at 278, Set to Slip to ‘Very Poor’

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

North India State News

Delhi woke up on Thursday to a haze-covered skyline as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 278, categorised as “poor”. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality is expected to deteriorate into the “very poor” category by evening if weather

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Train Collision Near Bilaspur Leaves 11 Dead

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

At least 11 people died and around 20 were injured when a local passenger train collided with a stationary goods train near Bilaspur Junction at approximately 4 p.m. on Tuesday. The crash occurred on the Gevra–Bilaspur section, about 115 km from Raipur. Crash Details Preliminary reports indicate that the passenger train overshot a red signal […]

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Delhi Air Quality Spurs Criticism from Priyanka Gandhi

By BPN News Desk November 2, 2025

Senior Congress leader ‎Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has strongly criticised the air quality in Delhi, calling the situation “awful” and urging the central government and the Delhi state government to act immediately. She returned to Delhi after travelling to her constituency and described the city as being covered by a “grey shroud” of pollution. Rising Pollution […]

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Doctors Report 50% Increase in Eye Problems Amid Delhi Smog

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

Eye specialists in Delhi say there has been about a 50% rise in patients reporting dryness, burning sensations, and watery eyes in recent days as the city’s smog-filled air lingers. Doctors point to heavy levels of fine particulates (PM2.5 and PM10) and chemical pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide as key contributors to […]

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J&K LG Terminates Two Teachers over Terror Links

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

In a sharp move, Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, has terminated two government employees—both teachers from the Education Department—on grounds of alleged involvement with the militant group Lashkar‑e‑Taiba (LeT). The decision was approved under Article 311 of the Constitution, which allows immediate dismissal in the interest of security. Details

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Delhi Cloud-Seeding Trial Yields No Rain, Data Reveals Insights

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

A cloud-seeding experiment conducted over Delhi on October 28 by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) in collaboration with the Delhi government failed to produce measurable rainfall. Officials noted that moisture levels in the capital were extremely low—around 10–15% —making effective rainfall almost impossible. Trial Details Flights deployed chemical

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Delhi May See Artificial Rain After Cloud-Seeding Trial

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

The Delhi government has conducted its first cloud-seeding trial to explore the possibility of artificial rain as a way to combat rising air pollution. The experiment was led by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) under a project that includes five trial runs with an allocated budget of ₹3.21 crore. The trial window […]

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Delhi Postpones Artificial Rain Plan

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

The Delhi government has delayed its proposed cloud-seeding operation to induce artificial rain as pollution levels in the city and NCR remain in the “very poor” to “severe” range. The plan, which was scheduled between July 4 and July 11, aimed to provide temporary relief from toxic smog. Weather Conditions Not Favourable Officials said the […]

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SC Permits Sale & Bursting of Green Crackers in Delhi NCR

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has allowed the sale and bursting of green firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR region during Diwali, from October 18 to 20, 2025. The decision temporarily eases earlier restrictions while aiming to regulate festive celebrations in an environmentally safer way. Usage Guidelines The court specified fixed time slots for bursting crackers: 6:00 […]

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20 Burned Alive in Rajasthan Bus Fire

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

A private bus traveling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire near Thaiyat village, about 10 km from Jaisalmer. The flames spread quickly after erupting in the rear of the vehicle, leaving 20 passengers dead and 16 injured. Cause and Onboard Details Initial investigations suggest a short circuit, possibly linked to the air conditioning unit, triggered […]