Green Tax on vehicles older than 8 years !
There is a proposal to impose a Green Tax on vehicles which are more than 8 years old. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has consented to the proposal to levy the Green Tax.
Sakshi Maharaj says, ‘When the Bakri Eid will be celebrated without goats, we will celebrate Diwali without firecrackers’.
Firecrackers cause air and sound pollution, the killings of goats during Bakri Eid too results in pollution. Those advocating equality keep silence in these matters. Those opposing the Hindu festivals under the pretext of pollution go in hiding when festivals of other religions cause pollution. Unnav (Uttar Pradesh) – When the Bakri Eid will be … Read more
Curb pollution by using minimal firecrackers in Diwali – Lata Mangeshkar
Mumbai – ‘It is necessary for everyone to implement what Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray has appealed. Use least possible firecrackers in Diwali to contain the pollution’, said renowned singer Lata Mangeshkar through the tweet. She also urged to celebrate the festival of light, wear masks and to take care of self, family and society.
Pollution caused by firecrackers during Diwali can be dangerous for coronavirus patients – Warn experts
New Delhi – A large number of firecrackers are burst on Diwali. Pollution caused by firecrackers in the coronavirus pandemic could be fatal for its patients. It can affect patients with coronary heart disease and various other ailments. Experts also said that the smoke and pollution caused by firecrackers could be dangerous to the general … Read more
Corona Virus may become more hazardous after coming in contact with the polluted atmosphere in the cities ! – Findings of a research
Washington (US) – As per a research article published in “Innovation Journal”, ‘Corona Virus may become more hazardous, when it comes in contact with Nitrogen Dioxide for a long time in city pollution’. In this research conducted from January to July in the US, ‘Nitrogen Dioxide’ and ‘Ozone’ have been analytically studied in 3,122 cities. … Read more
NGT junks plea seeking alternative methods of cremation to reduce air pollution
The National Green Tribunal on 17th July refused to entertain a plea seeking direction to install alternative methods of cremation to reduce air pollution and also to contain the spread of COVID-19