Tag: DFS

Delhi Schools Receive Bomb Threats via Email, Students Sent Home Amid Security Scare

Manish Kumar

A team of the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) and police immediately reached the spot. Police, bomb disposal squad, and dog squad, along with DFS personnel started a search operation on the entire premises of schools. Forty schools in Delhi received bomb threats via e-mails on Monday Morning. RK Puram’s Delhi Public School, Paschim Vihar’s GD Goenka School, Mayurvihar’s Mother Mary’s School, British School, Salwan School, Modern School, Cambridge School, DAV School were among the schools that received the treat emails. School administrations sent children back to their homes. According to…

Favourable Weather and High Temperatures Helped Delhi Escape Severe Pollution Post-Diwali

Manish Kumar

Delhi’s Pollution Crisis and Political Battle Delhi’s air pollution problem intensifies every winter, reaching hazardous levels during and after Diwali due to a mix of firecracker emissions, stubble burning in neighboring states, and seasonal weather patterns. This year, despite an increase in firecracker use, Delhi’s air quality post-Diwali remained in the “very poor” category rather than reaching “severe.” A mix of above-normal temperatures and strong winds aided pollutant dispersion, allowing residents some relief. Nevertheless, the ongoing political blame game between state and central authorities over enforcement of pollution control measures…