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Air pollution can have lifelong health implications on child
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 12 (ANI): Children are one of the most vulnerable groups to the ill effects of air pollution and can have lifelong health implications. Many studies have shown that air pollution is strongly associated with respiratory conditions such as pneumonia, bronchitis and asthm
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How air pollution exposure during early pregnancy can harm babies
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 11 (ANI): A new study adds to growing evidence that exposure to air pollution before conception or even during the first month during pregnancy increases the risk of birth defects in children.
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Air quality in Delhi drops from 'moderate' to 'very poor'
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 11 (ANI): Delhi has once again witnessed a spike in air pollution levels.
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Mayors of Bengaluru, London come together to help Indian cities tackle tox
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 5 (ANI-BusinessWire India): The Mayor of Bengaluru, Sampath Raj, and Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced that London and Bengaluru will lead a global partnership of up to 20 other world cities on tackling air pollution in urban centres.
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Tests can be rescheduled considering air pollution: BCCI secy
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] December 4 (ANI): In the wake of Delhi's air pollution levels taking centre stage during the third and final test match between India and Sri Lanka, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary, Amitabh Chaudhary on Monday said scheduling of the matches could be c
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We focused on playing: Indian bowling coach on Delhi pollution irking Lank
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 3 (ANI): In the wake of Delhi's air pollution levels taking centre stage during the third and final test match between India and Sri Lanka, Indian bowling coach Bharat Arun on Sunday said the Indian cricket team was focused on playing the match and achieving for the
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Chhattisgarh bans use of fire crackers in six cities
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], Nov 29 (ANI): The Chhattisgarh government has ordered a ban on bursting fire crackers in six of its cities, including the state capital -Raipur, ahead of the wedding season from December 1 to January 31.
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GST has been a big relief for the Indian market: Deceuninck
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 25 (ANI): At a time when New Delhi and other parts of India are struggling to keep its noise and air pollution under permissible limits and extreme temperatures at bay, Belgium based, Deceuninck is eyeing a significant growth in India.
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Here's how you can fight air pollution
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 17 (ANI): Delhi's air pollution level has hit a new high this winter, leaving its people grasping for breath.
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NTPC to issue tenders for farmers to buy farm stubble
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov. 16 (ANI): Power Minister R.K Singh today said that the state-run National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) will soon issue tenders to buy farm stubble.
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Ireland ranked worst country in Europe for action on climate change
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
London [UK], Nov 16 (ANI): According to the 2018 Climate Change Performance Index, Ireland is the worst performing country in Europe in terms of taking concrete action to tackle climate change.
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Ban on trucks in Delhi to be lifted as air quality 'improves'
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] November 16 (ANI): The Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) on Thursday directed Delhi government to remove the ban on entry of trucks, construction works in Delhi and also to withdraw four-time hike in parking fees, as air quality has improved.
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