November 9, 2024 4:28 PM

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CAQM reviews progress of Graded Response Action Plan to tackle air pollution

The Chairperson of the Commission for Air Quality Management, CAQM convened a meeting in New Delhi today to review the progress and effectiveness of the actions being implemented under the Graded Response Action Plan to tackle air pollution. The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary of Delhi, ...

November 9, 2024 3:31 PM

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Bangladesh: RMG workers block Dhaka-Mymensingh highway over unpaid wages

In Bangladesh, vehicular movement on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Gazipur district has been suspended since this morning as Ready-Made Garment (RMG) workers of some factories blocked the highway demanding three months of unpaid wages.   The police officer in charge of the concerned area told...

November 9, 2024 3:32 PM

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Nearly 70% of Gaza fatalities are women and children: UN Human Rights Office

The United Nations Human Rights Office said that nearly 70 per cent of the fatalities in the Gaza war were women and children. It condemned it as a systematic violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law. Overall, 44 per cent of the victims were children, with the bigges...

November 9, 2024 2:00 PM

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Government implements several reforms to make Haj travel hassle-free

The Government has implemented several reforms to make Haj travel hassle-free, significantly enhancing digital infrastructure for better accessibility and convenience.   These initiatives promote women's equality, allowing more women to undertake the pilgrimage independently. Provisions have al...

November 9, 2024 1:58 PM

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World Immunization Day to ill be observed across globe on Nov 10

World Immunization Day will be observed across the globe tomorrow with the aim to raise awareness about the vital role vaccines play in preventing infectious diseases and protecting public health. This day also highlights the need for continued efforts to ensure every individual has access to life-s...

November 9, 2024 1:39 PM

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Chhattisgarh: 83rd annual session of Indian Roads Congress being held in Raipur

The 83rd annual session of the Indian Roads Congress is being held in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated the convention last evening. This four-day event will conclude on November 11. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari released t...