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Doctors warn of 15 per cent rise in respiratory cases in Delhi as air poll
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
With air pollution levels rising sharply during October and November, doctors in Delhi warn that poor air quality is severely affecting vital organs, particularly in vulnerable groups.
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Uttarakhand announces implementation of Green Cess on vehicles from other
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
On the occasion of Uttarakhand completing 25 years of its formation, the state government has announced the implementation of a "Green Cess" -- a historic step toward environmental conservation. This cess will be levied on vehicles entering the state from other parts of the country, the C
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Jairam Ramesh highlights air quality crisis, calls it "assault on brains a
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday raised concern about India's air quality crisis and termed the pollution a "full-blown assault on our brains and bodies", highlighting alarming statistics that reveal its devastating impact on public health.
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Cloud seeding a 'necessity' for Delhi to tackle pollution: CM Rekha Gupta
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and its National Capital Region (NCR) was falling under the 'poor' and 'very poor' categories in several areas even as Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) remains in effect.
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Pakistan Meteorological Department warns of rising smog across Punjab, thr
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned of rising smog across Punjab and other parts of the country in the coming days, Dawn reported. Stable weather, industrial pollution, and vehicle emissions may worsen air quality, increasing respiratory illnesses, reducing visibility, and di
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Former AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria warns of rising health risks, advise
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Dr Guleria said, "The current high levels of air pollution, indicated by poor AQI, are leading to acute health effects, particularly among individuals with underlying heart or lung conditions, the elderly, and young children. These groups are experiencing increased chest
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"Fine for stubble burning enforced," Karnal Agriculture Department ensure
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Adding further, Singh said, "So far, a fine of Rs 45,000 has been collected from seven farmers, and we have been issuing red entries for seven farmers, preventing them from selling their paddy in the market for the next two seasons, as per government regulations... The maximum number of c
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Delhi govt to introduce artificial rain on 29 Oct; Minister Sirsa calls it
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Following the successful trial of cloud seeding across the national capital by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Thursday called the event a "historic milestone".
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"Delhi conducts its first cloud seeding flight successfully; seeding to ta
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The flight, conducted jointly by the Delhi Government's Environment Department and IIT Kanpur, was carried out to test aircraft readiness, seeding flares, and coordination among all participating agencies before full-scale deployment.
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Kushagra Srivastava of Chakr Innovation named among the 2025 Meaningful Bu
Updated : 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 23: Kushagra Srivastava, Founder & CEO of Chakr Innovation, has been named as one of this year's Meaningful Business 100 (MB100), an annual award that recognises leaders who combine profit and purpose to tackle complex social and environmental issues.
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Delhi-NCR Air Quality remains under "very poor" category, overall AQI at 3
Updated : 5 months ago IST
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital stood at 362 as of 6 am today.
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Cessna is ready, waiting for IMD green signal: Delhi Minister Sirsa on clo
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday said that the cloud seeding operations are ready to take off, with Cessna aircraft and all necessary equipment in place. The pilots are licensed, and authorities are now awaiting the green signal from the India Meteorological D
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