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Rahul Gandhi urges citizens to share air pollution impact stories, says "c
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on social media platform X, Gandhi said people have paid a "heavy price" for air pollution and encouraged them to voice their concerns on 'Awaz Bharat Ki', an online platform launched on his official website.
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Delhi air quality improves to 150 after rain, AQI in "moderate" category
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The deteriorating air quality of Delhi witnessed a significant improvement after the winter rain showered the capital city, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 151, in the "moderate" category at 7 am on Sunday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Light rain, thunderstorm bring slight relief as Delhi's air quality improv
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Light rain and a thunderstorm were reported in the national capital on Friday, bringing slight relief from pollution as the air quality remained in the "poor" category, with the AQI recorded at 297 at 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' at 312 despite marginal improvemen
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Delhi continued to grapple with 'very poor' air quality on Thursday morning, even as there was a marginal improvement in pollution levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 312 around 7 am, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi govt doubles parking charges under GRAP 3, 4 to discourage use of pr
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
The Delhi government on Wednesday decided to double the existing parking charges at authorised parking sites to discourage use of private vehicles when GRAP Stage III- 'Severe' Air Quality (AQI between 401-450) and GRAP Stage IV- 'Severe +' Air Quality (AQI above 450) are invoked.
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Delhi Doctors Sound Alarm on Indoor Air Pollution as Hidden Health Threat
Updated : 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 20: With Delhi's air pollution continuing to impact everyday life, more than 100 senior doctors and medical specialists from across the city came together at The Oberoi, New Delhi, to talk about a concern they say is often ignored--indoor air pollution. The closed-
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Despite marginal improvements, Delhi's air remains unbreathable at 397 AQI
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Delhi continued to grapple with a severe air pollution crisis on Tuesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 397 at 7 am, placing the national capital in the 'very poor' category, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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CAQM reviews performance of Delhi Pollution Control Committee; flags serio
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas has recorded "serious deficiencies" in the implementation of measures prescribed under Stage-III and Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan.
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Dense smog engulfs Delhi; AQI slips to 'severe' category at 418
Updated : 2 months ago IST
According to the data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the ITO area was recorded at 434, placing it in the "severe" category. Similar conditions prevailed near Rafi Marg, where the AQI stood at 417, while areas around the Swaminarayan
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"How long will Modi govt live in denial?": Jairam Ramesh flags World Bank
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Sunday took a jibe at the Centre, citing the World Bank's report, which expresses concern over air pollution in the Indo-Gangetic Plains and Himalayan foothills.
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Delhi chokes again: AQI in 'severe' category at 439 as cold wave and fog p
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Several areas across the city reported alarmingly high pollution levels, reflecting the widespread nature of the pollution crisis. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 489, Ashok Vihar 463, Bawana 467, Chandni Chowk 464, Dwarka Sector 8 469, ITO 448, Narela 412, Punjabi Bagh 476, RK Puram 467 a
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CAQM invokes Stage 4 of GRAP in Delhi NCR after air quality turns 'Severe'
Updated : 2 months ago IST
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 432, in the 'Severe' category, as of 10 pm.
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