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Delhi needs BJP govt for city's all-round development, resolution of myria
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 31 (ANI): Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said that Delhi needs a BJP-led government for the city's all-round development and resolution of various issues facing the national capital such as pollution and water shortage.
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Urban pollution damages cardiovascular system: Study
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Sophia Antipolis [France], 30 Jan 2020: A study that simulated pollution levels similar to a city center revealed how just two hours of exposure to bad air adversely affected the heart and blood vessels of the subjects during the course of an entire day.
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Study reveals high air pollution exposure in 1-year-olds linked to structu
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 28 (ANI): According to a recent study, early childhood exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is associated with structural changes in the brain at the age of 12.
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Delhi air quality plunges to 'very poor', AQI at 336
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): After a brief improvement in the air quality of the national capital, the Air Quality Index (AQI) crippled down to 'very poor' category on Monday wth overall Air quality Index (AQI) docking at 336.
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UP: Moradabad men develop device to curb air pollution
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 24 (ANI): With an aim to curb the menace of air pollution, two men from Moradabad have developed a special device to reduce the carbon content in the air.
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Punjab: Over 15 years old 3-wheelers to be replaced by electric/ CNG vehic
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Amritsar (Punjab), Jan 24 (ANI): In a bid to curb the menace of air pollution, the Department of Environment and Climate Change under Tandrust Punjab Mission has decided to ensure replacement of more than 15 years old three-wheelers, with electric/CNG three-wheelers.
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Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate'
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 24 (ANI): The air quality of the national capital has improved to 'moderate' from 'very poor' category on Friday.
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Delhi gasps for breath as AQI plunges to 'very poor'
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 23 (ANI): After a brief improvement in the air quality of the national capital, the Air Quality Index (AQI) crippled down to 'very poor' category on Thursday.
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Study focuses on local pollutants as key contributors to Delhi's air pollu
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 12 (ANI): In between the choking air pollution and declining air quality indexes, a recent study has found out novel factors involving construction activities contributing to the hazardous environmental conditions.
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Strong wind speed significantly improves Delhi's air quality
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 12 (ANI): The pollution level of Delhi improved marginally on Sunday but remained in the "poor" category for the second consecutive day, said System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
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Local pollutants major contributor to Delhi's air pollution: Study
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 10 (ANI): A new comprehensive study revealed that construction activities and vehicular traffic contribute significantly to the Delhi National Capital Region's high concentrations of harmful air pollutants and gases.
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Air quality remains 'poor' in Delhi
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 9 (ANI): The air quality of Delhi remained 'poor' on Sunday with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 211, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
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