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Efforts to curb air pollution in NCR so far a total failure, says Supreme
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday orally observed that the measures taken by authorities so far have been a "total failure" in effectively curbing rising levels of air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.
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10 flights cancelled at IGI Airport due to low visibility
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Ten flights were cancelled at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, New Delhi, on Wednesday morning due to low visibility conditions, airport authorities said.
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11 flights cancelled at Chennai Airport due to dense fog in North India
Updated : 3 months ago IST
"Flight services in Delhi and other northern states have been severely impacted due to dense fog and adverse weather conditions. Several flights bound for Delhi were unable to land and were diverted to other airports," the statement said.
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No fuel for vehicles without Pollution Under Control Certificate from Dec
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Announcing strict measures to control vehicular pollution in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday said that vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) will not be supplied fuel at petrol pumps in Delhi, starting from De
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"What is the point of apologising?": Priyanka Gandhi reacts to Delhi Minis
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Speaking to reporters, the Congress MP said, "What is the point of apologising?... We have said that everyone should collectively take solid decisions, but not even a discussion is happening here (in the Parliament)."
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Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa apologises for air pollution, says "i
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday apologised for the toxic air in the national capital and said it is "impossible" for any elected government to reduce AQI (air quality index) in just 9-10 months.
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Several Congress leaders move adjournment motion in Parliament to discuss
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Congress MP Manickam Tagore submitted an Adjournment Motion notice in the Lok Sabha to discuss air pollution and requested the declaration of a National Public Health Emergency.
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'Very Poor' air persists in Delhi as AQI recorded at 378
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 7 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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CAQM expert committee's first meeting to address air pollution from vehicu
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The first meeting of the Expert Committee constituted by the Commission for Air Quality Management n NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) to address air pollution from vehicular emissions was held on Monday under the Chairmanship of Ashok Jhunjhunwala and Co-Chaired by Prof Randeep Guleria.
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"Health of our children is highest priority": Delhi Education Minister Soo
Updated : 3 months ago IST
According to the press release, emphasising the government's priority towards child safety, the Minister of Education, Ashish Sood, stated that the health and well-being of our children is our highest priority.
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90% surge in respiratory illnesses among children, adults in Delhi OPDs du
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Medical experts have reported a nearly 90 per cent increase in respiratory illness cases among both children and adults visiting outpatient departments (OPDs), directly linked to prolonged exposure to toxic air.
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Delhi govt directs schools to shift to online mode upto class-5 as air qua
Updated : 3 months 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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