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Delhi Government Tightens Pollution Control Measures, Announces EV Push
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced in the assembly on Wednesday that the Delhi government will introduce a new policy for issuing Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates to vehicles from other states, in a bid to tackle air pollution.
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Air Pollution Exposure In Childhood May Affect Brain Development: Study
Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid-childhood may have weaker connections between key brain regions that can highly impact their thinking and controlling capacity, according to a study.
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Delhi To Set Up Centre For Real-Time Monitoring Of Air Quality, Water Pollution
An integrated command and control centre has been proposed in the 2025-26 Delhi budget, presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday, for real-time monitoring of air quality, water pollution, noise levels, and waste management.
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Chewing Gum Releases Tiny Plastic Pieces In Mouth: Researchers
Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet.
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Yamuna Cleaning, Waterlogging In Focus Of "Viksit Delhi Budget": Rekha Gupta
The BJP government's "Viksit Delhi Budget" for the 2025-26 fiscal will focus on economic empowerment of women, better education and health service, improved infrastructure, pollution and waterlogging issue, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday
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No PUC Certificate? You Won't Be Able To Do This In Delhi From April 1
Old cars that do not have certificates to prove they are not polluting the environment will have to stay off the roads in Delhi from April 1.
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Delhi To Get 6 New Air Quality Monitoring Stations Ahead Of Winter Pollution
As part of broader strategy to tackle the expected winter pollution peak, the Delhi government will install six new air quality monitoring stations across the national capital over the next three months, Environment Minister said.
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Delhi Government Plans Artificial Rain Trial To Combat Smog
The Delhi government plans to conduct artificial rain trials, a move hinging on the success of the upcoming water sample tests, alongside a series of large-scale anti-pollution projects designed to target multiple pollution hotspots across Delhi-NCR.
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Delhi India's Most Polluted Megacity By Wide Margin: Report
Delhi remained India's most polluted megacity by a wide margin during the 2024-25 winter, with an average PM2.5 concentration of 175 micrograms per cubic metre, according to an analysis released on Tuesday.
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Amid 'Thumka' Row, Tej Pratap Yadav Fined For Helmetless Scooter Ride On Holi
Tej Pratap Yadav was spotted riding a scooty in Patna without wearing a helmet. Upon investigation, it was also found that the vehicle's insurance and pollution certificate had expired.
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This City Is The World's Most Polluted. Hint: It's Not Delhi
A small city on the Meghalaya-Assam border, nearly 2,000 kilometres away from Delhi, is the most polluted in the world, according to a report published by a global pollution watchdog.
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Sprinklers, Anti-Smog Guns All Year Round: Delhi's Anti-Pollution Plan
In a bid to free Delhi of pollution, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday outlined plans for a clean, green and healthy city.
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"Really Suffocating": Pakistan Emerges From "Worst" Winter Smog
Tens of millions of Pakistanis spent at least four months breathing toxic air pollution 20 times above safe levels, in the worst winter smog season for several years, according to data analysed by AFP.
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13 Of World's 20 Most Polluted Cities In India, Delhi Most Polluted Capital
Thirteen of the world's top 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat in Assam topping the list, according to a new report published on Tuesday.
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Ganga Water Was Fit For Bathing During Maha Kumbh, Parliament Told
The central government on Monday cited a new report from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in Parliament and said the water in the Ganga at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj was fit for bathing during the recently concluded Maha Kumbh.
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Delhi Government Tightens Pollution Control Measures, Announces EV Push
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced in the assembly on Wednesday that the Delhi government will introduce a new policy for issuing Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates to vehicles from other states, in a bid to tackle air pollution.
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Air Pollution Exposure In Childhood May Affect Brain Development: Study
Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid-childhood may have weaker connections between key brain regions that can highly impact their thinking and controlling capacity, according to a study.
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Delhi To Set Up Centre For Real-Time Monitoring Of Air Quality, Water Pollution
An integrated command and control centre has been proposed in the 2025-26 Delhi budget, presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday, for real-time monitoring of air quality, water pollution, noise levels, and waste management.
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Chewing Gum Releases Tiny Plastic Pieces In Mouth: Researchers
Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet.
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Yamuna Cleaning, Waterlogging In Focus Of "Viksit Delhi Budget": Rekha Gupta
The BJP government's "Viksit Delhi Budget" for the 2025-26 fiscal will focus on economic empowerment of women, better education and health service, improved infrastructure, pollution and waterlogging issue, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday
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No PUC Certificate? You Won't Be Able To Do This In Delhi From April 1
Old cars that do not have certificates to prove they are not polluting the environment will have to stay off the roads in Delhi from April 1.
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Delhi To Get 6 New Air Quality Monitoring Stations Ahead Of Winter Pollution
As part of broader strategy to tackle the expected winter pollution peak, the Delhi government will install six new air quality monitoring stations across the national capital over the next three months, Environment Minister said.
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Delhi Government Plans Artificial Rain Trial To Combat Smog
The Delhi government plans to conduct artificial rain trials, a move hinging on the success of the upcoming water sample tests, alongside a series of large-scale anti-pollution projects designed to target multiple pollution hotspots across Delhi-NCR.
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Delhi India's Most Polluted Megacity By Wide Margin: Report
Delhi remained India's most polluted megacity by a wide margin during the 2024-25 winter, with an average PM2.5 concentration of 175 micrograms per cubic metre, according to an analysis released on Tuesday.
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Amid 'Thumka' Row, Tej Pratap Yadav Fined For Helmetless Scooter Ride On Holi
Tej Pratap Yadav was spotted riding a scooty in Patna without wearing a helmet. Upon investigation, it was also found that the vehicle's insurance and pollution certificate had expired.
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This City Is The World's Most Polluted. Hint: It's Not Delhi
A small city on the Meghalaya-Assam border, nearly 2,000 kilometres away from Delhi, is the most polluted in the world, according to a report published by a global pollution watchdog.
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Sprinklers, Anti-Smog Guns All Year Round: Delhi's Anti-Pollution Plan
In a bid to free Delhi of pollution, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday outlined plans for a clean, green and healthy city.
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"Really Suffocating": Pakistan Emerges From "Worst" Winter Smog
Tens of millions of Pakistanis spent at least four months breathing toxic air pollution 20 times above safe levels, in the worst winter smog season for several years, according to data analysed by AFP.
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13 Of World's 20 Most Polluted Cities In India, Delhi Most Polluted Capital
Thirteen of the world's top 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat in Assam topping the list, according to a new report published on Tuesday.
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Ganga Water Was Fit For Bathing During Maha Kumbh, Parliament Told
The central government on Monday cited a new report from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in Parliament and said the water in the Ganga at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj was fit for bathing during the recently concluded Maha Kumbh.
