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Odisha govt set to extend construction ban from 6:00 pm to 10:00 am in Bhu
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a bid to combat rising air pollution levels across the state, the Odisha government is planning to extend restrictions on construction activities in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack from 6:00 pm to 10:00 am till June, Forest, Environment & Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Khuntia said. Read More
Even a short-term exposure to air pollution can trigger neurological probl
Updated : 3 months ago IST
With air pollution levels rising across the Delhi-NCR region, a growing number of people are reporting neurological health problems. Short-term exposure can trigger issues like cognitive impairment, anxiety, and even stroke. Particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide, and ozone are key
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Delhi govt directs schools to shift to online mode upto class-5 as air qua
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
In view of the severe air pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi Government on Monday issued a circular directing schools to shift to online mode from hybrid for students up to class 5.
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Commission for Air Quality Management bans entry of non-Delhi BS-III goods
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a statement, the Commission said that the decision is part of broader efforts to curb vehicular emissions, one of the major contributors to the city's severe air pollution levels during the winter season.
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Doctors warn of 15 per cent rise in respiratory cases in Delhi as air poll
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
With air pollution levels rising sharply during October and November, doctors in Delhi warn that poor air quality is severely affecting vital organs, particularly in vulnerable groups.
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Rajasthan air quality in 'poor' category after Diwali, AQI hits 318 in Bhi
Updated : 5 months ago IST
As the festive lights of Diwali fade, a thick blanket of smog engulfs the skies, with air pollution levels rising sharply across major cities in Rajasthan, Delhi and other states.
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Avoid using green crackers, pollution levels are rising: Health expert
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Apollo Hospital's Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine, Dr S. Chatterjee, points out that although pollution is 30% less than that of traditional crackers, increased air pollution levels continue to pose health hazards, particularly for patients with respiratory diseases.
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Stage-I GRAP measures revoked across NCR following subsequent decrease in
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Following the subsequent decrease in the air pollution levels, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked the Stage-I measures of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the entire National Capital Region (NCR) on Sunday.
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BJP Govt's record, AQI crosses 500 in May itself: AAP
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) came down heavily on the BJP-led Delhi government over unprecedented air pollution levels in Delhi this May, stating that the capital has never seen such toxic air during this time of year under Arvind Kejriwal's government.
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Actors Amit Sial, Rahul Bose advocate balanced diet, active lifestyle duri
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Launched by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on December 17, the cycling drive has assumed significance among both professional and amateur cyclists, promoting FIT India's motto of an active lifestyle to remain healthy - 'Fitness ka dose, aadha ghanta roz' (Daily dose of fitness for 3
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GRAP-3 curbs back in Delhi-NCR amid rise in air pollution levels
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Centre's panel on Delhi-National Capital Region's (NCR) air quality directed the authorities in the region to immediately implement curbs prescribed under stage 3 to prevent further worsening of the situation, an official order stated.
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Delhi pollution: Police asks e-commerce platforms to stop online sale of f
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Delhi Police directed social media and e-commerce platforms to immediately cease the online sale and delivery of firecrackers within the National Capital Territory (NCT) amid rising air pollution levels.
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