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Predominant circulation of viral agents, particularly Influenza A, Metapne
Updated : 5 days, 14 hours ago IST
Dr Arjun Dang, CEO of Dr. Dang's Lab, identified Influenza A (H3N2), Metapneumovirus, Coronaviruses, and Influenza B as the primary agents circulating in Delhi-NCR and noted that the surge is likely linked to cooler temperatures, fluctuating humidity, and rising air pollution, which often
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta directs Task Force to expedite preparation of DUMTA B
Updated : 5 days, 14 hours ago IST
According to the Chief Minister's Office, the proposed legislation aims to bring Delhi's currently fragmented transport landscape under an integrated, coherent, and coordinated planning and governance framework to develop a modern, efficient, citizen-centric, and environmentally sustainab
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Air quality improves slightly in Delhi with AQI remaining 'poor'
Updated : 5 days, 14 hours ago IST
According to CPCB data, areas including Anand Vihar (261). Ashok Vihar (259), Chandani Chowk (240), Dwarka Sector 8 (273), RK Puram (271), and Okhla Phase 2 (262) remained in the 'poor' category.
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"Pollution is a legacy problem resulting from negligence of previous govts
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"Pollution is a legacy problem resulting from the negligence of previous governments. If we look at pollution only from the perspective that the air should be clean, we will not get results. You have to work on dust, air and water together, with a holistic vision," she said.
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Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation unveils Green Strategy for clean air ahead
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Amid rapid urbanisation and industrial development in India, air pollution has emerged as a major urban challenge. In this context, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has presented a robust model by adopting a well-planned, data-driven, and implementation-focused approach to air quali
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Rahul Gandhi seeks parliamentary debate on air pollution, asks PM to decla
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday demanded a parliamentary debate on air pollution, asking the government to ensure "enough money" in the Union Budget to tackle the issue.
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Delhi AQI remains 'Very Poor'; IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorms
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Residents woke up to wet weather and light to moderate fog. Despite the rain, the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'Very Poor' category.
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NGT pulls up police for non-cooperation in inspection of illegal 'Red Cate
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Calling the continued operation of illegal industrial units a "serious environmental violation" creating air and water pollution and posing a health hazard to residents of Delhi, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), North-East Delhi, to a
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Delhi air quality remains 'poor', AQI at 271
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'poor category' on Saturday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 271 around 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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CAQM reviews Annual Action Plans and key sectoral measures towards abateme
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
A high-level review meeting with the State Government of Rajasthan was held on at Jaipur under the Chairmanship of Rajesh Verma, Chairperson, Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), to review measures towards abatement of air pollution from key sectoral ar
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Falling value of Rupee, air pollution to be raised in Budget Parliament Se
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Wednesday said that issues such as the "falling value of the Rupee" against the US Dollar and the "worsening air pollution" in the national capital would be raised by the party during the Budget session of Parliament.
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Congress MP Pramod Tiwari backs Rahul Gandhi's initiative on air pollution
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Tiwari said air pollution is a problem that affects both the rich and the poor and has now spread beyond Delhi to several parts of the country. Referring to recent conditions, he said breathing had become extremely difficult for several days due to toxic air, and echoed Rahul Gandhi's cal
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