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Delhi Pollution: Over 15 arrested for using 'chilli spray' on police durin
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"For the first time, we encountered the use of chilli spray against police personnel. A few of our officers were sprayed in the eyes and are currently receiving treatment at RML Hospital. Legal action is being taken in this regard," a Delhi Police official said.
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Protesters gather again at India Gate over air pollution in Delhi-NCR
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A group of people protested at India Gate on Sunday against the rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR, but the police later removed them.
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Rajasthan: 22 hospitalised due to breathing issues caused by air pollution
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Speaking to reporters about the situation, Sikar Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Ratan Lal said that they are investigating the matter and have deployed the Pollution Control Board.
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"Construction work happening in Delhi being monitored": Manjinder Sirsa
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa highlighted the ongoing measures to curb air pollution in the national capital, as the average Air Quality Index surged to 381 and asserted that strict action is being taken against construction sites violating environmental norms.
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Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' as AQI reading soars to 435
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Bawana recorded the highest AQI level of 435 at 7 am, falling under the 'severe' category. In contrast, NSIT Dwarka recorded the lowest AQI of 313, according to the data by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Pollution in Delhi is getting worse, something needs to be done: Kriti San
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon, who hails from Delhi, has expressed deep concern over air pollution in the national capital, saying it is getting "worse and worse" and something needs to be done about it.
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CAQM inspects 101 sites in Sonipat, finds 29 units violating air pollution
Updated : 4 months ago IST
During the drive, 101 sites were checked. These included six construction and demolition (C&D) sites, while the rest were industrial units. Out of these, 29 units were found breaking CAQM's rules, including 5 Construction and Demolition sites.
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"Air pollution doesn't just damage lungs, it also increases risk of dement
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Along with lung diseases, air pollution can also cause dementia in an individual, Neurologist Dr. (Col) Joy Dev Mukherji said in an exclusive interview with ANI.
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Delhi govt to distribute 10,000 electric heaters to RWAs to combat polluti
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The Delhi Government is set to distribute 10,000 electric heaters to the Resident Welfare Association to combat rising air pollution in the National Capital, said Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Saturday.
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"Very good decision... mixture of cold, pollution quite lethal": Doctor ba
Updated : 4 months ago IST
"The mixture of cold and pollution is quite lethal. It's a very good decision by the Supreme Court to restrict outdoor activities for children. Early morning hours should also be avoided. The school opening should be delayed for some time till the cold settles down," the doctor told ANI o
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Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa asserts strict enforcemen
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated, "Dust generated from road cutting and construction is a significant contributor to harmful PM2.5 levels in our air. Strict compliance with the dust mitigation guidelines is non-negotiable as we work to protect the health of our citizens a
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Delhi government intensifies enforcement of dust mitigation measures at ro
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The Delhi government is relentlessly advancing its scientifically designed Winter Action Plan, with a firm focus on curbing pollution at its sources through robust ground interventions under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
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