UK: Farmers Drive Tractors Into Central London for Budget Day Protest Despite Ban 3

Farmers drove tractors into Westminster on Budget day despite a police ban, protesting Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plan to impose a 20% inheritance tax on farmland and agricultural businesses worth over £1 million. More than a dozen tractors, some with slogans like “Fools vote Labour,” caused traffic disruptions while police monitored the demonstration. The protest highlights farmers’ fears over rising costs, market pressures, and threats to their livelihoods.

UK: Farmers Drive Tractors Into Central London for Budget Day Protest Despite Ban 2

Farmers drove tractors into Westminster on Budget day despite a police ban, protesting Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plan to impose a 20% inheritance tax on farmland and agricultural businesses worth over £1 million. More than a dozen tractors, some with slogans like “Fools vote Labour,” caused traffic disruptions while police monitored the demonstration. The protest highlights farmers’ fears over rising costs, market pressures, and threats to their livelihoods.

UK: Farmers Drive Tractors Into Central London for Budget Day Protest Despite Ban

Farmers drove tractors into Westminster on Budget day despite a police ban, protesting Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plan to impose a 20% inheritance tax on farmland and agricultural businesses worth over £1 million. More than a dozen tractors, some with slogans like “Fools vote Labour,” caused traffic disruptions while police monitored the demonstration. The protest highlights farmers’ fears over rising costs, market pressures, and threats to their livelihoods.

Greece: Severe Storms Batter Cyclades, Triggering Flooding 4

Severe weather with heavy rainfall hit the Cyclades, the island group southeast of mainland Greece on Monday, March 31, triggering widespread flooding. Authorities imposed a traffic ban on the islands of Paros and Mykonos due to the severe flooding.

Greece: Severe Storms Batter Cyclades, Triggering Flooding 3

Severe weather with heavy rainfall hit the Cyclades, the island group southeast of mainland Greece on Monday, March 31, triggering widespread flooding. Authorities imposed a traffic ban on the islands of Paros and Mykonos due to the severe flooding.

Greece: Severe Storms Batter Cyclades, Triggering Flooding 2

Severe weather with heavy rainfall hit the Cyclades, the island group southeast of mainland Greece on Monday, March 31, triggering widespread flooding. Authorities imposed a traffic ban on the islands of Paros and Mykonos due to the severe flooding.

Greece: Severe Storms Batter Cyclades, Triggering Flooding

Severe weather with heavy rainfall hit the Cyclades, the island group southeast of mainland Greece on Monday, March 31, triggering widespread flooding. Authorities imposed a traffic ban on the islands of Paros and Mykonos due to the severe flooding.

India's Delhi, outskirts mandate Stage-III measure against severe air quality

STORY: India's Delhi, outskirts mandate Stage-III measure against severe air quality SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 14, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:22 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the India Gate 2. various of air pollution 3. various of traffic in New Delhi STORYLINE: India's federal government Sunday mandated the enforcement of anti-pollution measures classified under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the Indian capital territory -- Delhi and its outskirts with immediate effect. Under GRAP Stage-III, there is a ban on operations in stone crushers, mining and related activities in the National Capital Region. Additionally, a strict ban on non-essential construction and demolition activities has been implemented throughout the region. Local government authorities have been directed to impose rigorous restrictions on the use of BS III petrol and BS IV diesel Light Motor Vehicles with four wheels. The step aims to reduce vehicular emissions,

Rising air pollution brings in restrictions in Delhi

STORY: Rising air pollution brings in restrictions in Delhi SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:17 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the air pollution in New Delhi STORYLINE: Restrictions on movement of vehicles and construction activities were once again imposed in Delhi on Saturday in view of rising air pollution levels. The state's Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that air quality index (AQI) in the national capital had entered into "severe" category, restrictions on movement of traffic and construction activities were hence imposed. The federal government's Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) ordered a ban on non-essential construction work and plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi and its surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) amid worsening AQI in the region. An AQI of 447 was recorded in Delhi which comes under the "severe" category, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showe

Air pollution rises again in Delhi amid Diwali celebrations

STORY: Air pollution rises again in Delhi amid Diwali celebrations SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. shot of India gate 2. shots of air pollution after Diwali festival 3. shots of traffic STORYLINE: Air pollution shot up again in Delhi to alarming levels on Monday morning as people indulged in bursting firecrackers and fireworks to celebrate the Diwali festival on Sunday night, despite a strict ban imposed by the Delhi government. Areas surrounding Delhi also reported hazardous air pollution levels. The Taj Mahal, one of Seven Wonders of the World, situated around 150 miles from Delhi, was seen engulfed by a thick layer of smog. Days ahead of the Diwali festival, the Delhi government imposed a ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers and fireworks in the national capital in a bid to keep air pollution in check. The Delhi Pollution Control Board said that the city saw a sharp spike in pollution levels af

India's sugar export ban comes into effect

STORY: India's sugar export ban comes into effect DATELINE: June 2, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:32 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of sugar cane fields 3. various of the wholesale market 4. various of the traffic in New Delhi STORYLINE: The Indian government's sugar export ban came into effect on Wednesday, officials said. The ban will be in place until the end of October. Last week, the government decided to put a cap on the export of sugar to ensure domestic availability. "Export of sugar (raw, refined and white sugar) is placed under restricted category from June 1, 2022, onwards," said a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) last week. However, the notification said with effect from June 1 until Oct. 31, or until further orders, the export of sugar will be allowed with specific permission. Reports said the decision has been taken in view of the global situation which may trigger the demand for sugar. The ban came days

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(220125) -- ISTANBUL, Jan. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Vehicles run on a road in Istanbul, Turkey, on Jan. 25, 2022. Istanbul announced a ban on private vehicles from the roads on Tuesday due to a strong snowfall. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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(220125) -- ISTANBUL, Jan. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A bus runs on a road in Istanbul, Turkey, on Jan. 25, 2022. Istanbul announced a ban on private vehicles from the roads on Tuesday due to a strong snowfall. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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(220125) -- ISTANBUL, Jan. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Snow-covered vehicles are seen in Istanbul, Turkey, on Jan. 25, 2022. Istanbul announced a ban on private vehicles from the roads on Tuesday due to a strong snowfall. (Xinhua/Shadati)

first RegioJet bus from Prague to Germany after coronavirus

first RegioJet bus from Prague to Germany after coronavirus

A passenger gets on the first RegioJet bus, which left Prague for Germany after the permit of international passenger transport, on May 13, 2020, in Prague, Czech Republic. Thirteen people, mostly foreigners, traveled from Prague to Dresden and Berlin. This is the first renewed connection after the ban on international traffic due to the coronavirus pandemic. (CTK Photo/Michal Kamaryt)

first RegioJet bus from Prague to Germany after coronavirus

first RegioJet bus from Prague to Germany after coronavirus

A driver, right, loads luggage into the first RegioJet bus, which left Prague for Germany after the permit of international passenger transport, on May 13, 2020, in Prague, Czech Republic. Thirteen people, mostly foreigners, traveled from Prague to Dresden and Berlin. This is the first renewed connection after the ban on international traffic due to the coronavirus pandemic. (CTK Photo/Michal Kamaryt)

first RegioJet bus from Prague to Germany after coronavirus

first RegioJet bus from Prague to Germany after coronavirus

Passengers wait to the first RegioJet bus, which left Prague for Germany after the permit of international passenger transport, on May 13, 2020, in Prague, Czech Republic. Thirteen people, mostly foreigners, traveled from Prague to Dresden and Berlin. This is the first renewed connection after the ban on international traffic due to the coronavirus pandemic. (CTK Photo/Michal Kamaryt)