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Delhi govt asked to prepare plan for next year on air pollution: Bhupender
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, on Wednesday stated that the Delhi government has been asked to prepare a plan for the next year on air pollution. He said the primary cause of dust was potholes.
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Mechanised road sweepers, anti-smog guns to be deployed in Delhi-NCR to cu
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"In the meeting, all states in northern India participated. Following the meeting, it was ordered that mechanised road sweepers, anti-smog guns and water sprinklers should be operated in Noida, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad and Greater Noida. It was also decided that the potholes will be
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Bhupender Yadav directs authorities to accelerate implementation of annual
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Reviewing each action-point minutely, Yadav emphasised the need for high-quality implementation of action plans in Delhi-NCR across all identified categories. The areas included accelerated Road Development and Repair, Dust Control by ensuring end-to-end pavements, Construction and Demoli
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Delhi records AQI level of 376, remains in 'Very Poor' Category
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As winter sets in, a thick layer of smog enveloped the national capital Delhi on Wednesday morning. The city's air quality remains in the 'Very Poor' category, with an AQI of 376 at 7 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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"Govt. not ready to speak up on any issue": Priyanka Gandhi on SIR, Delhi
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
With the adjournment of both houses, Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Gandhi said on Tuesday that the government is not ready to speak up on any issue, despite the ongoing irregularities in voter lists and the worsening Delhi pollution.
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CPCB categorises Delhi air AQI as 'Very Poor'; Most areas with AQI 383
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) categorised Delhi AQI (Air Quality Index) as 'Very Poor'. The AQI in Delhi is reported to be around 304, according to the latest data. Most of the areas in Delhi were seen to be blanketed by a layer of smog.
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Supreme Court asks Centre to revisit action plan on Delhi-NCR air pollutio
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Supreme Court asked the Centre to reassess its air-pollution action plan for Delhi-NCR, noting the need to examine factors beyond stubble burning. The Court said scientific evaluation is required and will hear the matter twice a month, with the next hearing on December 10.
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"Mere exchange of accusations will not suffice": BSP chief Mayawati hopefu
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bahujan Samaj Party national president Mayawati on Monday expressed hope that the Winter Session of Parliament will address important matters concerning the public, as she appealed to both the opposition and treasury benches to ensure the smooth functioning of both houses.
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There is a political emergency for him: NCP MP Praful Patel after Rahul Ga
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Days after Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi raised questions at the Centre over air pollution in the national capital, NCP MP Praful Patel said he raises such issues because, for him, there is a political emergency.
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"SIR, Delhi blast, PM Modi's lost foreign policy must be discussed": Congr
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Sunday demanded that a discussion over Special Intensive revision, Delhi terror attack, including other vital issues, must be discussed in detail in the Parliament Winter Session, which is set to begin tomorrow.
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Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi demands discussion on Delhi Blast, Democracy and
Updated : 3 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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Delhi air quality improves as AQI drops to 269, still in ‘poor’ category
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi witnessed a slight improvement in the air quality on Sunday morning as the Air Quality Index (AQI) level shifted from 'very poor' to 'poor' category according to the data by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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