This annual environmental disaster is not only a public health emergency but also a constant reminder of the region's ongoing ...

Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.

There has been an early onset of toxic cover across Delhi and north India this year owing to stubble burning across the north ...

Recent news regarding the cleanliness of wool blankets provided to passengers on Indian Railways in AC coaches has raised questions about hygiene standards in long-distance travel. According to an ...

Railways claim that the wool blankets are washed "at least once a month." However, a housekeeping staff said there is no monitoring of the cleanliness of the blankets. @josereports @AshwiniVaishnaw ...

Concerns about hygiene on Indian Railways arise as wool blankets are washed monthly, risking allergen and pathogen spread due to infrequent cleaning. Passengers are advised to use provided double ...

An RTI query revealed that the Indian Railways washes bed sheets and pillow covers after every journey but that the blankets in air-conditioned coaches are cleaned only once in a month.

TIRUCHY: How often does the Indian Railways wash the blankets provided to passengers paying for AC coach travel? In an RTI response to TNIE, the Ministry of Railways said the linen provided to ...