Gasping For Breath

Beijing declares first-ever red alert for pollution

Schools have been closed, and outdoor construction has been halted for two days in the Chinese capital.

Scroll Staff
· Dec 08, 2015 · 09:26 am
Odd and even number vehicles will be allowed on Delhi's roads on alternate days

The state government announced the new regulation on Friday after an emergency meeting on rising pollution levels in the capital.

Scroll Staff
· Dec 04, 2015 · 04:27 pm
BJP stalls vote on Mumbai policy that could let politicians get away with usurping public land

The municipal corporation was to debate a policy that proposes to junk a caretaker policy for open spaces – but maintains the status quo for organisations that have already taken over public land.

Mridula Chari
· Nov 18, 2015 · 10:30 am