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Delhi's overall AQI remains in 'poor' category, multiple stations record '
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'poor' category on Saturday morning as the overall AQI recorded at 8 am was 245.
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Commission for Air Quality Management bans entry of non-Delhi BS-III goods
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a statement, the Commission said that the decision is part of broader efforts to curb vehicular emissions, one of the major contributors to the city's severe air pollution levels during the winter season.
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Delhi air quality improves slightly, AQI now in 'poor' category
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an AQI of 268, categorised as 'poor' as of 8 am on Friday. Yesterday, at the same time, the city's air quality was in the 'very poor' category as the AQI recorded at 8 am was 352.
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Delhi's air quality continues to remain in 'very poor' category
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi woke up to a hazy morning on Thursday, with the city's air quality remaining in the 'very poor' category at 352, as of 8 am.
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NDMC doubles parking fees in Delhi as GRAP Stage-II comes into effect amid
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the public notice issued by NDMC, the revised rates will remain in effect until the revocation of Stage-II of GRAP. As per the new structure, the hourly parking fee for four-wheelers will rise from Rs 20 to Rs 40, for two-wheelers from Rs 10 to Rs 20, and for buses from Rs 15
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American Pecans: Nature's Shield Against Pollution and Immunity Booster
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 29: As air pollution continues to be an everyday concern, building a strong internal defense has become essential. Amid all the superfoods that claim to do wonders, American Pecans stand out -- a delicious, nutrient-dense nut that helps strengthen immunity and prot
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"Why is Delhi govt running this circus now?": Saurabh Bharadwaj slams clou
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"In December 2024, the Central government told the Delhi government that rain from cloud seeding was scientifically not possible in Delhi. Why is the Delhi govt running this circus now? Why is the govt wasting the taxpayers' money?" AAP leader asked.
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Cloud-seeding in Delhi scheduled for today put on hold
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a statement issued by IIT Kanpur, the process is highly dependent on the right atmospheric conditions. "While rainfall could not be triggered yesterday because moisture levels were around 15 to 20 per cent, the trial delivered valuable insights."
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Delhi air remains "very poor" in prominent places
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Air Quality Index (AQI) readings in Delhi on Wednesday morning remained under the "very poor" and "poor" categories in most places, while the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) II norms are already in place.
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CM Rekha Gupta hopes cloud seeding helps reduce pollution in Delhi after s
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday expressed hope that the second trial of the cloud seeding exercise carried out in the national capital would yield positive results and help reduce pollution levels.
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Delhi conducts cloud seeding in fight against air pollution; Environment M
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The operation was conducted by IIT-Kanpur using a Cessna aircraft fitted with salt-based and silver iodide flares to induce rain. The aircraft entered Delhi from the Meerut side and the experiment faced a slight delay from the scheduled 12:30 pm time due to poor visibility.
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Delhi: CAQM bans entry of non-BS-VI commercial goods vehicles registered o
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The official notification reads, "The Commission with a view to abate air pollution caused by high volume of transport/commercial goods vehicles entering into Delhi, in exercise of its powers conferred under Section 12(1) of the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Re
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