Thick haze blankets New Delhi as air quality shrinks back to ‘severe’
The air quality index exceeded 400, considered “severe” and about eight times the recommended maximum. Continue reading
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‘We went through hell’: Polish orphan describes scars of Second World War
By Sydney Morton Community Reporter
“Maybe we would have starved someplace in Russia to death if we didn’t go to India.” Continue reading
Indian Supreme Court ruling says Hindu temple to be built on disputed land
Saturday’s verdict paves the way for building the temple in place of the demolished mosque. Continue reading
New Delhi schools reopen as air pollution levels fall
With strong winds blowing away pollutants, the air quality index at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi read 155 as compared to 500 over the weekend that was 10 times the recommended WHO level. Continue reading
Air quality improves slightly in New Delhi, but still considered ‘hazardous’
The air remained at the “hazardous” level in the teeming capital of more than 20 million people. Continue reading
In photos: Under a thick blanket of smog, New Delhi declares health emergency
Air quality is currently so poor that on Friday, a public health emergency was declared, and schools were ordered to close until Nov. 5. Continue reading
Rescue mission to save toddler trapped in well in India enters 4th day: reports
Local district fire officer Puru Gandhi said a camera has been lowered into the well to monitor Wilson, and that the boy is alive and breathing. Continue reading
India holds elections in Kashmir, despite boycott by most parties
But as the crackdown continues, Kashmiris have quietly refused to resume their normal lives, confounding India at their own economic expense. Continue reading
Mississippi family to speak at Okanagan-based charity event
The Followells adopted Eden from India over four years ago, and are in Kelowna to speak at a local fundraiser. Continue reading
Man burying dead daughter discovers newborn baby buried alive
While digging the grave, the man heard a baby crying from inside an earthen pot. Continue reading