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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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Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study
A recent study by Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment reveals that although common contaminants like arsenic and lead are not present in harmful concentrations near the Kings Mountain lithium mine in North Carolina, high levels of lithium, rubidium, and cesium were detected in local water sources. The research, which focused on wat...
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Zerodha CEO Suggests Linking Property Prices To Air Quality In Cities, Internet Agrees
He believes that this approach would incentivise homeowners and communities to actively work toward improving their local environment.
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Use Water Sprinklers, Anti-Smog Guns 24X7: Air Quality Commission To Delhi
The Commission for Air Quality Management on Tuesday directed the Delhi government to intensify preventive measures and consider deploying water sprinklers and anti-smog guns round-the-clock to check spiralling air pollution levels in the city.
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5 Major Rivers' Water Quality Deteriorated During Lockdown: Pollution Watchdog
The water quality of five major rivers in the country, including the Ganga, deteriorated during the coronavirus-induced lockdown due to factors like release of sewage and no fresh water discharge from the upstream, the Central Pollution Control Board said on Wednesday.
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Water Sample From Ram Vilas Paswan's Residence Fails Quality Test
Water sample collected from the official residence of Union Food and Civil Supplies Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has failed Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) quality norms, the Supreme Court was informed on Friday.
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Seawater Quality In Mumbai, Thane Districts Deteriorating: Report
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has released a report stating that seawater as well as quality of water in Mumbai and Thane districts is deteriorating.
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"Better To Get Explosives, Kill Everyone": Supreme Court On Delhi Pollution
The Supreme Court on Mondaytook a bleak view of the steps being taken to alleviate air and water quality levels in the national capital, and slammed the centre and state governments concerned for playing a blame game at a time when living conditions in Delhi have become "worse than hell".
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Devotees Stand Knee-Deep In Toxic Foam In Delhi's Yamuna For Chhath Puja
On a day Delhi saw its air quality dip to a three-year low, thousands of devotees offered prayers along the banks of the Yamuna river to mark the end of Chhath Puja. Early Sunday morning, men in dhoti and women in saree stepped into the river water with toxic, white foam floating on the surface of the polluted water.
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Doctors: Not Just Respiratory System, Air Pollution May Also Severely Affect Eyes
Problems arising out of air pollution, the indicators can range from minimal or no symptoms to chronic discomfort and irritation such as itching, stinging, the sensation of a foreign body, irritating conjunctivitis and worsening of allergic symptoms.
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Road Sweepers, Water Tankers Worth 300 Crores To Fight Pollution In Delhi
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal flagged off 16 mechanical road sweepers and 40 water tankers on Friday, which is aimed at reducing pollution level in the national capital.
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Delhi Under A Thick Haze Of Dust, Pollution At "Severe" Level
As a thick blanket of haze and dust enveloped Delhi and parts of the National Capital Region (NCR), the air quality nosedived to the "severe" level. The pollution masks are back and people have been advised to stay at home as the dusty conditions are likely to continue for the next few days. For Delhi, which is reeling under scorching heat, it's a ...
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Delhi's Air Quality Status Report After Diwali is 'Very Poor': 10 Points
Delhi woke up on Friday morning to a thick, toxic haze after a night of fireworks to celebrate Diwali despite ban ordered on their sales by the Supreme Court. Air pollution was 18 times the healthy limit in some places and residents complained of eyes watering and aggravated coughs as levels of PM 2.5, tiny particulate matter that reaches deep into...
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Quality Of Water In Major Rivers Across UP Not As Per Norms: Government Audit
The water quality of major rivers and water bodies in Uttar Pradesh is not as per the norms and the main reason for this is inadequate sewage and industrial effluent treatment facilities in the state, a CAG report said.
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How to Buy the Best Air Purifier in India?
Air purifiers from the likes of Panasonic, Xiaomi, Sharp, Blueair, and others are available in India - what you need to know to buy the best one.
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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.
-
Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study
A recent study by Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment reveals that although common contaminants like arsenic and lead are not present in harmful concentrations near the Kings Mountain lithium mine in North Carolina, high levels of lithium, rubidium, and cesium were detected in local water sources. The research, which focused on wat...
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Zerodha CEO Suggests Linking Property Prices To Air Quality In Cities, Internet Agrees
He believes that this approach would incentivise homeowners and communities to actively work toward improving their local environment.
-
Use Water Sprinklers, Anti-Smog Guns 24X7: Air Quality Commission To Delhi
The Commission for Air Quality Management on Tuesday directed the Delhi government to intensify preventive measures and consider deploying water sprinklers and anti-smog guns round-the-clock to check spiralling air pollution levels in the city.
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5 Major Rivers' Water Quality Deteriorated During Lockdown: Pollution Watchdog
The water quality of five major rivers in the country, including the Ganga, deteriorated during the coronavirus-induced lockdown due to factors like release of sewage and no fresh water discharge from the upstream, the Central Pollution Control Board said on Wednesday.
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Water Sample From Ram Vilas Paswan's Residence Fails Quality Test
Water sample collected from the official residence of Union Food and Civil Supplies Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has failed Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) quality norms, the Supreme Court was informed on Friday.
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Seawater Quality In Mumbai, Thane Districts Deteriorating: Report
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has released a report stating that seawater as well as quality of water in Mumbai and Thane districts is deteriorating.
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"Better To Get Explosives, Kill Everyone": Supreme Court On Delhi Pollution
The Supreme Court on Mondaytook a bleak view of the steps being taken to alleviate air and water quality levels in the national capital, and slammed the centre and state governments concerned for playing a blame game at a time when living conditions in Delhi have become "worse than hell".
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Devotees Stand Knee-Deep In Toxic Foam In Delhi's Yamuna For Chhath Puja
On a day Delhi saw its air quality dip to a three-year low, thousands of devotees offered prayers along the banks of the Yamuna river to mark the end of Chhath Puja. Early Sunday morning, men in dhoti and women in saree stepped into the river water with toxic, white foam floating on the surface of the polluted water.
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Doctors: Not Just Respiratory System, Air Pollution May Also Severely Affect Eyes
Problems arising out of air pollution, the indicators can range from minimal or no symptoms to chronic discomfort and irritation such as itching, stinging, the sensation of a foreign body, irritating conjunctivitis and worsening of allergic symptoms.
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Road Sweepers, Water Tankers Worth 300 Crores To Fight Pollution In Delhi
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal flagged off 16 mechanical road sweepers and 40 water tankers on Friday, which is aimed at reducing pollution level in the national capital.
-
Delhi Under A Thick Haze Of Dust, Pollution At "Severe" Level
As a thick blanket of haze and dust enveloped Delhi and parts of the National Capital Region (NCR), the air quality nosedived to the "severe" level. The pollution masks are back and people have been advised to stay at home as the dusty conditions are likely to continue for the next few days. For Delhi, which is reeling under scorching heat, it's a ...
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Delhi's Air Quality Status Report After Diwali is 'Very Poor': 10 Points
Delhi woke up on Friday morning to a thick, toxic haze after a night of fireworks to celebrate Diwali despite ban ordered on their sales by the Supreme Court. Air pollution was 18 times the healthy limit in some places and residents complained of eyes watering and aggravated coughs as levels of PM 2.5, tiny particulate matter that reaches deep into...
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Quality Of Water In Major Rivers Across UP Not As Per Norms: Government Audit
The water quality of major rivers and water bodies in Uttar Pradesh is not as per the norms and the main reason for this is inadequate sewage and industrial effluent treatment facilities in the state, a CAG report said.
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How to Buy the Best Air Purifier in India?
Air purifiers from the likes of Panasonic, Xiaomi, Sharp, Blueair, and others are available in India - what you need to know to buy the best one.
