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Congress MP Pramod Tiwari backs Rahul Gandhi's initiative on air pollution
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Tiwari said air pollution is a problem that affects both the rich and the poor and has now spread beyond Delhi to several parts of the country. Referring to recent conditions, he said breathing had become extremely difficult for several days due to toxic air, and echoed Rahul Gandhi's cal
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"Modi govt attempting to cover up scale of its incompetence": Jairam Rames
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on 'X', Ramesh issued a statement calling air pollution a nationwide public health emergency and saying the Modi government's response has been grossly inadequate and ineffective.
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Delhi's toxic air leads to spike in respiratory illnesses, says doctor
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Amid deteriorating air quality in the national capital, Internal Medicine Specialist Dr S. Chatterjee on Sunday said that pollution levels usually begin to decline by this time of year, but that has not happened this season. As a result, hospitals are seeing a significant rise in patients
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"Public health emergency affecting all age groups": Padma awardee doctors
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The advisory highlights mounting health risks for all age groups, especially children, pregnant women, senior citizens and people with heart or lung diseases.
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Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi demands discussion on Delhi Blast, Democracy and
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, Assam Congress President and MP Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday demanded discussions on several critical issues, including the Delhi blast incident near the Red Fort, asserting that the session is likely to be the shortest in recent years.
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Air pollution: AAP claims Delhi govt sprinkling water on monitors to falsi
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi's air quality has plunged into the 'Very Poor' category, sparking fresh concerns over public health as political parties trade blame over rising pollution levels in the national capital.
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Cloud seeding a 'necessity' for Delhi to tackle pollution: CM Rekha Gupta
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and its National Capital Region (NCR) was falling under the 'poor' and 'very poor' categories in several areas even as Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) remains in effect.
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Former AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria warns of rising health risks, advise
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Dr Guleria said, "The current high levels of air pollution, indicated by poor AQI, are leading to acute health effects, particularly among individuals with underlying heart or lung conditions, the elderly, and young children. These groups are experiencing increased chest
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Sand, dust storms affect 330 million worldwide, cause 7 million premature
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A recent report by the United Nations' World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has revealed that sand and dust storms, intensified by climate change, are causing serious health and environmental issues, affecting over 330 million people across 150 countries, Al Jazeera reported.
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Severe air pollution in PoGB causes health risks, low visibility
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Air pollution in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) has reached alarming levels, particularly during the winter months. Due to the increase in the price of LPG gas and the shortage of electricity, locals resort to burning wood, tyres, and plastic to heat their homes.
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Dhaka air quality fourth worst globally on Sunday
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital, recorded the fourth worst air quality globally on Sunday, with an AQI score of 234 classified as "very unhealthy." Cities performing worse include Delhi, Lahore, and Kinshasa. Persistent air pollution, particularly during winter, poses severe health risks, with t
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Schools in Pak's Punjab to remain closed till Nov 24 due to heavy smog
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Pakistan's Punjab government extended the closure of all public and private educational institutions including schools and tuition centres till November 24 due to the heavy smog, Ary News reported.
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