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With strong winds, rains, Delhiites likely to get respite from severe 'air
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 12 (ANI): Light rains along with cool breeze and thunderstorm in several parts of national capital likely to bring much-needed respite to Delhiites from the air quality index (AQI) plunging to severe level owing to a layer of cloud and pollutants.
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Delhi reels under bouts of air pollution as AQI crosses 350 mark
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 10 (ANI): The national capital continues to reel under noxious air after a brief relief from the poor air quality during the last week.
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Detrimental effects of pollution can be passed on to next generations: Stu
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 8 (ANI): Air pollution is the new climate emergency hitting humans and reducing their life span day by day, but a new study has suggested that its detrimental effects can pass on to next generations.
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Research finds dramatic health benefits following air pollution reduction
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 6 (ANI): A recent study states that reduction in air pollution yields a fast and dramatic impact on health outcomes and also decreases the causes of morbidity.
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NGT directs Environment Ministry to make effective mechanism for ensuring
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 6 (ANI): For controlling air pollution on the National Highways, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to make an effective monitoring mechanism for ensuring the maintenance of green belts on both sides of al
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Air pollution: Toxic air leaves Delhi gasping for breath
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 6 (ANI): The air quality of the national capital remained very poor for the second consecutive way with the overall Air Quality Index docking at 388 with PM2.5 at 234 and PM10 359.
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EDMC, NDMC file affidavit in Delhi HC regarding air pollution
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 5 (ANI): North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) and East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) on Thursday filed an affidavit in the Delhi High Court in connection with the air pollution.
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Delhi battles to breathe as AQI plunges to 334
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 5 (ANI): The air quality in the national capital has plunged to the 'very poor' category with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 334 with PM2.5 at 164 and PM10 at 272, said System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
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Inauguration of new Congress headquarters postponed due to air pollution
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 4 (ANI): The inauguration of the new headquarters of the Congress party has been postponed due to pollution in the national capital, party sources said on Wednesday.
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Swedish King chairs dialogue with focus on circular economy approaches in
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 3 (ANI): Swedish King Carl Gustaf XVI on Tuesday chaired a dialogue on circular economy approaches in India alongside senior Swedish and Indian government officials in New Delhi and discussed current initiatives underway for tackling the issues of air pollution and was
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Is sowing seeds through helicopters possible, Delhi HC asks forest departm
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 3 (ANI): In order to find a long term solution to the air pollution in the national capital, the Delhi High Court on Monday inquired whether darts can be thrown from helicopters to sow seeds in inaccessible forest areas in the city.
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Delhi air quality remains in 'poor' category, AQI likely to deteriorate to
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 2 (ANI): The air quality in Delhi remained in the 'poor' category on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) likely to deteriorate marginally tomorrow, as per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
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