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Atishi Targets Centre On Stubble Burning Amid Delhi's Air Emergency
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi hit out at the central government Monday, accusing it of failing to act and practicing "politics on pollution" after the national capital region woke this morning choking under a layer of toxic smog and an AQI of 481.
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"No Religion Encourages Pollution": Top Court On Crackers Amid Air Crisis
The Supreme Court has demanded Delhi Police take "immediate action" to stop the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the national capital even days after Diwali, observing sharply that "no religion encourages pollution".
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Delhi's Air Quality Worsens, Crosses 'Severe' Mark In Multiple Areas
Delhi's air quality further plummeted following Diwali, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) reading surpassed 400 in multiple parts of the national capital on Monday, placing it in the 'severe' category.
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Crazy Viral: Rajpal Yadav Snatches Journalist's Phone On Being Asked About His Diwali Firecracker Comment. Watch
It all started when Rajpal Yadav posted a video urging his fans not to burst firecrackers due to their contribution to air and noise pollution
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Delhi's PM 2.5 Levels 13% Higher Than Last Diwali: Report
The national capital's PM2.5 levels hit a peak by midnight on Diwali this year, which was 13 per cent higher than the peaks observed last year and in 2022, a recent analysis showed.
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Delhi's Air Quality Stable Despite Norms Violation: Pollution Control Board
However, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data claimed that Delhi recorded its most polluted Diwali in three years. On Thursday, the city's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 330, compared to 218 in 2023.
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Cracker Ban Goes Up In Smoke, Delhi World's Most Polluted City Post-Diwali
The air quality index in most of the 40 monitoring stations in Delhi remained in the "very poor" category.
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Blanket Of Smog Covers Delhi, Air Quality 'Very Poor' On Diwali
Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog this morning, and the air quality index (AQI) remained in the "very poor" category despite officials taking various anti-pollution measures.
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"Nothing Hindu-Muslim In Ban On Firecrackers In Delhi": Arvind Kejriwal
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday defended ban on firecrackers, saying it is necessary for protecting people from pollution and there is no 'Hindu-Muslim' angle to it.
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Amazon Great Indian Festival Diwali Special 2024 Sale: Top Deals on Air Purifiers Across Different Budgets
Amazon Great Indian Festival Diwali Special 2024 sale is live for all users in India until October 29. With Diwali on its way, it is an appropriate time to invest in an air purifier, especially in cities due to the rising pollution levels. So, if buying one such device is on your mind, then check out the top deals on air purifiers across different ...
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Delhi Records Lowest Temperature Of The Season At 33.1C Amid Smog
Delhi on Wednesday experienced its lowest temperature of the season at 33.1 degrees Celsius, a notch above normal still, even as a thick blanket of smog covered it for most of the day.
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"Punjab Should Declare Itself Helpless": Supreme Court On Delhi Air Pollution
The Supreme Court - as Delhi faces (predictably) worsening air pollution levels - slammed the Punjab and Haryana governments Wednesday, calling them out for failing to act on June 2021 orders to prosecute violators of anti-pollution laws.
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After Supreme Court Rap, Delhi Air Pollution Panel's 'Flying Squads' Move
Days after a rap on the knuckles from the Supreme Court, the Commission for Air Quality Management - a central panel to monitor air pollution and quality in Delhi - has swung into action, setting up 'flying squads' to stop stubble burning.
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As Delhi Chokes On Toxic Haze, South India Breathes Better Air After Diwali
With toxic smog choking Delhi and other parts of north India, the southern states breathed slightly better air after Diwali.
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2 Days After Diwali, Delhi Air Quality Slips Back Into "Severe" Category
Delhi continued to struggle to breathe on Tuesday morning as its air quality index (AQI) entered the "severe" category, days after rain washed away the toxic haze.
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Atishi Targets Centre On Stubble Burning Amid Delhi's Air Emergency
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi hit out at the central government Monday, accusing it of failing to act and practicing "politics on pollution" after the national capital region woke this morning choking under a layer of toxic smog and an AQI of 481.
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"No Religion Encourages Pollution": Top Court On Crackers Amid Air Crisis
The Supreme Court has demanded Delhi Police take "immediate action" to stop the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the national capital even days after Diwali, observing sharply that "no religion encourages pollution".
-
Delhi's Air Quality Worsens, Crosses 'Severe' Mark In Multiple Areas
Delhi's air quality further plummeted following Diwali, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) reading surpassed 400 in multiple parts of the national capital on Monday, placing it in the 'severe' category.
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Crazy Viral: Rajpal Yadav Snatches Journalist's Phone On Being Asked About His Diwali Firecracker Comment. Watch
It all started when Rajpal Yadav posted a video urging his fans not to burst firecrackers due to their contribution to air and noise pollution
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Delhi's PM 2.5 Levels 13% Higher Than Last Diwali: Report
The national capital's PM2.5 levels hit a peak by midnight on Diwali this year, which was 13 per cent higher than the peaks observed last year and in 2022, a recent analysis showed.
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Delhi's Air Quality Stable Despite Norms Violation: Pollution Control Board
However, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data claimed that Delhi recorded its most polluted Diwali in three years. On Thursday, the city's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 330, compared to 218 in 2023.
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Cracker Ban Goes Up In Smoke, Delhi World's Most Polluted City Post-Diwali
The air quality index in most of the 40 monitoring stations in Delhi remained in the "very poor" category.
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Blanket Of Smog Covers Delhi, Air Quality 'Very Poor' On Diwali
Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog this morning, and the air quality index (AQI) remained in the "very poor" category despite officials taking various anti-pollution measures.
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"Nothing Hindu-Muslim In Ban On Firecrackers In Delhi": Arvind Kejriwal
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday defended ban on firecrackers, saying it is necessary for protecting people from pollution and there is no 'Hindu-Muslim' angle to it.
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Amazon Great Indian Festival Diwali Special 2024 Sale: Top Deals on Air Purifiers Across Different Budgets
Amazon Great Indian Festival Diwali Special 2024 sale is live for all users in India until October 29. With Diwali on its way, it is an appropriate time to invest in an air purifier, especially in cities due to the rising pollution levels. So, if buying one such device is on your mind, then check out the top deals on air purifiers across different ...
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Delhi Records Lowest Temperature Of The Season At 33.1C Amid Smog
Delhi on Wednesday experienced its lowest temperature of the season at 33.1 degrees Celsius, a notch above normal still, even as a thick blanket of smog covered it for most of the day.
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"Punjab Should Declare Itself Helpless": Supreme Court On Delhi Air Pollution
The Supreme Court - as Delhi faces (predictably) worsening air pollution levels - slammed the Punjab and Haryana governments Wednesday, calling them out for failing to act on June 2021 orders to prosecute violators of anti-pollution laws.
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After Supreme Court Rap, Delhi Air Pollution Panel's 'Flying Squads' Move
Days after a rap on the knuckles from the Supreme Court, the Commission for Air Quality Management - a central panel to monitor air pollution and quality in Delhi - has swung into action, setting up 'flying squads' to stop stubble burning.
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As Delhi Chokes On Toxic Haze, South India Breathes Better Air After Diwali
With toxic smog choking Delhi and other parts of north India, the southern states breathed slightly better air after Diwali.
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2 Days After Diwali, Delhi Air Quality Slips Back Into "Severe" Category
Delhi continued to struggle to breathe on Tuesday morning as its air quality index (AQI) entered the "severe" category, days after rain washed away the toxic haze.
