PM 2.5 pollution

Air pollution linked with worse outcomes in COVID-19

Air pollution contributed to 15 percent of Covid-19 mortality worldwide. Exposure to ambient air pollution -- harmful pollutants, such as small particles and toxic gases, emitted by industries, households, cars and trucks -- was found to worsen viral respiratory infections.

Apr 08, 2021, 12:36 PM IST

Crop burning is a wrong tradition, stop it: PM Narendra Modi appeals to farmers

He said his government is taking a number of steps aimed at helping farmers abandon the practice.

Mar 17, 2018, 14:47 PM IST