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Delhi's air quality remains 'severe' on New Year's Day

New Delhi [India], Jan 01 (ANI): The national capital and its adjoining regions might see another peak air pollution episode as the air quality has remained in the 'severe' category in the last couple of days.

2020-01-01T04:24:00.328427+00:00 IST

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Odisha: Miniature artist creates 'Welcome 2020' to raise awareness about non-biodegradable waste

Khordha (Odisha) [India], Dec 31 (ANI): In order to create awareness about non-biodegradable waste in the country, a miniature artist from Odisha's Khordha scripted -- Welcome 2020 -- artistically inside a glass bottle using waste plastic fibre.

2019-12-31T13:32:23.909796+00:00 IST

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Minimum temperature in Delhi increases by 2 degrees Celsius: IMD

New Delhi [India], Dec 31 (ANI): The minimum temperature in the national capital increased by two degrees on Tuesday as compared to the previous day, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

2019-12-31T12:49:13.730876+00:00 IST

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Kochi: Artist makes 'trap' installation to raise awareness against single-use plastic

Kochi (Kerala) [India], Dec 31 (ANI): To draw attention towards the increasing problem of single-use plastic waste in the country, a huge model made up of around 1500 plastic bottles called 'Trap' has been installed here on Tuesday.

2019-12-31T09:22:30.771741+00:00 IST

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UP: Schools closed for students up to class 8 till Jan 5 in Jaunpur

Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Dec 31 (ANI): In view of the cold conditions gripping the region, classes up to standard 8 will remain suspended till January 5 in all schools across Jaunpur.

2019-12-31T09:22:30.766899+00:00 IST

Environment

Cold wave conditions affect regular life in Delhi

New Delhi [India], Dec 31 (ANI): The intense cold wave in the national capital has thrown regular life out of gear.

2019-12-31T07:02:53.809559+00:00 IST

Environment

Biting cold affects life in Jammu

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Dec 31 (ANI): Severe cold wave conditions in Jammu city have made life tough for its residents. Due to the winter chill, people are unable to even carry out their daily activities.

2019-12-31T06:20:35.941162+00:00 IST

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Air pollution: Noida administration imposes ban on firecrackers during New Year celebration

Gautam Budh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Dec 31 (ANI): In view of the New Year celebrations, the district magistrate of Gautam Budh Nagar has issued an advisory on firecrackers based on the guidelines set up by the top court.

2019-12-31T04:50:17.665020+00:00 IST

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Delhi likely to get relief from cold wave on New Year: IMD

New Delhi [India], Dec 31 (ANI): Delhi and its adjoining areas are likely to get some relief from the cold wave which has engulfed the region in the past few weeks as the minimum temperature is expected to rise by 2 notches tomorrow (January 1) to 5 degrees Celsius, predicted India Meteorological Department (IMD).

2019-12-31T03:47:23.513979+00:00 IST

Environment

Delhi's air quality remains severe on New Year eve

New Delhi [India], Dec 31 (ANI): The pollution level of the national capital remained in the 'severe' category with air quality index (AQI) crossing 430 mark on Tuesday, prompting System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) to advise people to avoid outdoor activities.

2019-12-31T03:09:30.368894+00:00 IST

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Odisha likely to witness light rain on New Year: IMD Scientist

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Dec 29 (ANI): One or two places in Odisha are likely to receive light rainfall on New Year, moreover warning has been issued for a few districts like Sundargarh, Deogarh and Sonepur that are likely to witness thunderstorm and hailstorm on January 2, said Sudarshan Mishra, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Scientist.

2019-12-29T13:37:29.346743+00:00 IST

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North India shivers in cold, temp likely to rise from tomorrow

New Delhi [India], Dec 29 (ANI): The minimum temperatures of the northern states along with north-western states are likely to increase from Monday due to the change in the direction of winds, predicted Kuldeep Srivastava, head of the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) regional forecasting center.

2019-12-29T11:22:07.237242+00:00 IST

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Mercury drops to 3.4 degree Celesius in Odisha's Sonepur

Sonepur (Odisha) [India], Dec 29 (ANI): The cold wave conditions have gripped the state severely with the mercury dropping to 3.4 degree Celsius in Sonepur on Sunday. As many as 15 places in Odisha recorded minimum temperature below 10 degree Celsius.

2019-12-29T10:37:01.060233+00:00 IST

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Important connection between exposure to indoor contaminants from prenatal and early life: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 29 (ANI): A new study has indicated an important connection between exposure to indoor contaminants from both prenatal and early life. The research also shows the level of allergic reaction in two-year-olds.

2019-12-29T09:45:05.311100+00:00 IST