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Delhi's Air Quality Hits 'Severe Plus' Category: This Restaurant Chain Steps Up With Unique Initiative
As Delhi's air quality touches hazardous levels, visibility and health concerns rise. One unexpected step is being taken to combat the smog.
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Delhi's Air Quality Improves Marginally After Diwali Despite Norm Violations
A day after Diwali, most areas in the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of over 350, raising health concerns for residents. However, it has now improved marginally.
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Delhi Air Pollution, Ahead Of Winter, Raises Respiratory Illness By 15%
In the national capital region (NCR), the air quality is said to be severely dangerous for citizens, especially those who suffer from respiratory issues and other life-threatening diseases.
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Delhi Environment Minister Calls Emergency Meeting Amid Rising Air Pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday directed all concerned officials to take necessary action at 13 hotspots in the national capital in view of the rising pollution in Anand Vihar.
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Efforts Taken On War Footing To Curb Mumbai's Pollution, Says Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is chairing a review meeting on prevailing pollution in Maharashtra amid rising concerns over the air quality in the state.
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Delhi Pollution Hits 'Severe' Level: Dos And Don'ts To Stay Healthy
Since a thick blanket of smog has enveloped Delhi, there are concerns about health, especially of old people and children.
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"We Need Drastic Measures Now": Jairam Ramesh On Worsening Air Quality
Amid rising concerns over the deteriorating air quality in several parts of the country, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday said that in order to curb air pollution, we need "drastic measures" now.
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"Will Impact Future Generations": Court Raps Delhi, 4 States On Air Quality
Expressing concern over the deteriorating air quality, the Supreme Court has asked Delhi and 4 neighbouring states to submit a report on steps they have taken to curb pollution.
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Air Quality Concerns As Punjab Stubble-Burning Returns Ahead Of Winter
The fields of Punjab are again black with burnt stubble ahead of winter. The air is smoky, likely toxic. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi had blamed Punjab's farm fires for air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR) in 2021.
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Mumbai's Air Quality "Very Poor", Worse Than Smog-Filled Delhi, Says Data
Air quality in the country's financial hub of Mumbai on Thursday was worse than smog-filled national capital New Delhi, raising concerns of long-term health risks to people living in the country's two highly populated cities.
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Child Rights Body Asks Delhi Government To Shut Schools Till Pollution Reduces
The apex child rights body said it had taken a serious view of the matter and expressed concern over the 'severe' air quality impacting the health of children.
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Only CNG, Electric Trucks Allowed To Enter Delhi: Air Quality Panel
Amid the rising concerns over air pollution in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Thursday released new guidelines to prevent further deterioration of the environment and air quality in the national capital.
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Delhi Environment Minister To Chair Meeting On New Guidelines To Contain Pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will chair a high-level meeting of departments concerned with regard to the latest directions issued by the Commission of Air Quality Management to contain air pollution, officials said on Wednesday.
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Delhi's Air Quality In "Severe" Category, Says Chief Minister
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal once again raised concerns about the air quality of the city. On Twitter, the chief minister said Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) on Tuesday was 404, which falls under the 'Severe' category.
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Video: Massive Landfill Catches Fire In Delhi Amid Air Quality Concerns
A fire broke out at the Ghazipur landfill site in Delhi, adding to the national capital's worsening air quality, officials said on Wednesday. In visuals, plumes of smoke were seen rising from the waste dumping ground.
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Delhi's Air Quality Hits 'Severe Plus' Category: This Restaurant Chain Steps Up With Unique Initiative
As Delhi's air quality touches hazardous levels, visibility and health concerns rise. One unexpected step is being taken to combat the smog.
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Delhi's Air Quality Improves Marginally After Diwali Despite Norm Violations
A day after Diwali, most areas in the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of over 350, raising health concerns for residents. However, it has now improved marginally.
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Delhi Air Pollution, Ahead Of Winter, Raises Respiratory Illness By 15%
In the national capital region (NCR), the air quality is said to be severely dangerous for citizens, especially those who suffer from respiratory issues and other life-threatening diseases.
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Delhi Environment Minister Calls Emergency Meeting Amid Rising Air Pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday directed all concerned officials to take necessary action at 13 hotspots in the national capital in view of the rising pollution in Anand Vihar.
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Efforts Taken On War Footing To Curb Mumbai's Pollution, Says Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is chairing a review meeting on prevailing pollution in Maharashtra amid rising concerns over the air quality in the state.
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Delhi Pollution Hits 'Severe' Level: Dos And Don'ts To Stay Healthy
Since a thick blanket of smog has enveloped Delhi, there are concerns about health, especially of old people and children.
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"We Need Drastic Measures Now": Jairam Ramesh On Worsening Air Quality
Amid rising concerns over the deteriorating air quality in several parts of the country, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday said that in order to curb air pollution, we need "drastic measures" now.
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"Will Impact Future Generations": Court Raps Delhi, 4 States On Air Quality
Expressing concern over the deteriorating air quality, the Supreme Court has asked Delhi and 4 neighbouring states to submit a report on steps they have taken to curb pollution.
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Air Quality Concerns As Punjab Stubble-Burning Returns Ahead Of Winter
The fields of Punjab are again black with burnt stubble ahead of winter. The air is smoky, likely toxic. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi had blamed Punjab's farm fires for air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR) in 2021.
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Mumbai's Air Quality "Very Poor", Worse Than Smog-Filled Delhi, Says Data
Air quality in the country's financial hub of Mumbai on Thursday was worse than smog-filled national capital New Delhi, raising concerns of long-term health risks to people living in the country's two highly populated cities.
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Child Rights Body Asks Delhi Government To Shut Schools Till Pollution Reduces
The apex child rights body said it had taken a serious view of the matter and expressed concern over the 'severe' air quality impacting the health of children.
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Only CNG, Electric Trucks Allowed To Enter Delhi: Air Quality Panel
Amid the rising concerns over air pollution in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Thursday released new guidelines to prevent further deterioration of the environment and air quality in the national capital.
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Delhi Environment Minister To Chair Meeting On New Guidelines To Contain Pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will chair a high-level meeting of departments concerned with regard to the latest directions issued by the Commission of Air Quality Management to contain air pollution, officials said on Wednesday.
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Delhi's Air Quality In "Severe" Category, Says Chief Minister
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal once again raised concerns about the air quality of the city. On Twitter, the chief minister said Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) on Tuesday was 404, which falls under the 'Severe' category.
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Video: Massive Landfill Catches Fire In Delhi Amid Air Quality Concerns
A fire broke out at the Ghazipur landfill site in Delhi, adding to the national capital's worsening air quality, officials said on Wednesday. In visuals, plumes of smoke were seen rising from the waste dumping ground.
