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Delhi chokes as AQI remains above 300, residents demand long-term solution
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Residents in Delhi urged the administration to check on the alarming level of pollution in the national capital demanding long-term solution as the Air Quality Index (AQI) continue to remain in the 'very poor' category for the second week post-Diwali.
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Pak: Lahore imposes temporary ban on outdoor activities amid rising air po
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
According to a notification issued by the DC Lahore, outdoor activities will remain suspended starting from November 11 to 17.
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Haryana doubles fine for stubble burning, Kaithal collects Rs 1.65 lakh in
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a stricter move to curb air pollution, the Haryana government has doubled the fine for stubble burning, now for two acres of land the farmers will have to pay an environmental compensation fee of Rs 5,000 up from Rs 2,500 and the fine collection so far stands at Rs 1.65 lakh.
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UNICEF appeals Pakistan govt for urgent actions to reduce air pollution
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) representative Abdullah Fadil appealed to the Pakistan government for immediate efforts to reduce air pollution as 11 million children are in danger after breathing toxic air in the Punjab province of Pakistan.
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Air pollution: No religion encourages any activity which creates pollution
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday said that the right to live in a pollution-free atmosphere is a fundamental right of every citizen under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution and no religion encourages any activity which creates pollution.
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"Common people no longer feel safe in Delhi," says AAP leader Manish Sisod
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Launching a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the deteriorating law and order situation in the national capital, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia on Sunday stated that the common people no longer feel safe in the city, as the BJP has brought Delhi to a state
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"Delhi has become toxic gas chamber ever since AAP formed govt": BJP's She
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla hit out at Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government over rising pollution and stated that the national capital has become "a toxic gas chamber."
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Layer of smog covers Delhi as air quality remains 'very poor' for 10th day
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 335 as of 8 am today, categorised as 'very poor.'
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Delhi Air Pollution: Apollo doctor suggests closing schools for children
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
As the air pollution levels in the national capital reach "very poor," the doctors say that people with no history of respiratory diseases are suffering from breathing issues. Dr Nikhil Modi, Senior Consultant for Respiratory Critical Care at Apollo Hospital, said that apart from the regular
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"AAP, Arvind Kejriwal directly responsible for pollution in Delhi," says B
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
As Delhi continues to grapple with increased air pollution, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Saturday accused the current Aam Aadmi Party government and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for the increased pollution in the capital city, saying that the AAP government failed to tackle this situation
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Delhi continues to battle with air pollution as AQI remains in 'very poor'
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The air quality of Delhi continued to remain in the 'very poor category,' as several parts of the city witnessed smog for the ninth consecutive day post-Diwali on Saturday.
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Pak: Punjab shuts amusement parks, museums for 10 days to combat the hazar
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
As per the ban imposed on Friday, the districts affected by this ban include Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Multan, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Nankana Sahib, Gujarat, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Chiniot, Jhang, and Toba Tek Singh
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