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Punjab records highest single-day stubble burning incidents with 1,251 far
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Punjab witnessed its highest single-day count of stubble-burning incidents this season, with 1,251 farm fires reported on Monday.
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Union Health Secretary issues advisory as air quality worsens, SC enforces
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Union Health Secretary on Monday issued an updated advisory to states and union territories regarding Air pollution.
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Delhi Zoo tackles winter pollution with water sprinklers and special diet
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Special arrangements like water sprinklers are being used in the Delhi Zoo to mitigate the effects of air pollution and to ensure that the wild animals do not face any problems.
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Delhi L-G VK Saxena inspects anti-smog mist system in Dwarka
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday inspected the anti-smog mist system installed in the Dwarka area and said that the people are facing problems due to pollution.
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Air pollution: DU to conduct classes online till November 23
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Amid the worsening air quality in the national capital, Delhi University has decided to conduct classes online till November 23. The regular classes in physical mode to resume from November 25.
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Air pollution: Physical classes suspended for class 10, 12; all studies to
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced on Monday that physical classes shall be suspended for class 10 and 12 and stated that all studies will; be shifted online amid the deteriorating air quality in the National Capital.
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Delhi L-G directs implementation of staggered timings for govt offices in
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Lieutenant-Governor VK Saxena on Monday directed the implementation of the staggered office timings In view of the severe air pollution levels in Delhi during winter months and as part of the measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
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Air pollution: SC directs Delhi-NCR states to strictly implement GRAP-IV
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday directed Delhi and all the NCR governments to strictly implement GRAP stage IV anti-pollution measures as AQI (air quality index) remains in the "severe" category.
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"Pollution impact not restricted to Delhi alone," AAP leader Sisodia says
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Launching a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the rising pollution in North India, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia on Monday said that the NDA-led central government is responsible for this.
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Delhi: Meeting called for implementation of GRAP IV rescheduled, Gopal Rai
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Amid worsening air quality in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the meeting of senior officers of departments concerned at 12 noon for implementation of GRAP IV was rescheduled to 3 pm. He alleged that the HoDs were negligent and no senior official arriv
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11 Delhi-bound flights diverted under 'Captain Minima' operating procedure
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
These flights were diverted under the 'Captain Minima' operating procedures, which refers to the minimum operating standards that pilots must meet for landing, and these standards can lead to diversions if adverse weather conditions prevent compliance.
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Delhi CM Atishi criticizes central govt's inaction on stubble burning as p
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi criticized the central government for its lack of action on the issue of stubble burning, which she claimed has led to the severe rise in pollution and worsening air quality not only in the national capital but also around north India.
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