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Supreme Court demands Delhi Police explain lapses in Diwali firecracker ba
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Senior Advocate HS Phoolka on Monday highlighted the Supreme Court's recent intervention in Delhi's air pollution crisis, particularly regarding the enforcement of the firecracker ban during Diwali.
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Targeted measures enforced by agencies to control air pollution in Delhi-N
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
During the October 15 to October 31 period, a range of preventive and remedial measures were initiated to abate air pollution in the region.
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Lahore grapples with severe air pollution as smog reaches record levels
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Lahore is grappling with dangerously high air pollution levels as its air quality index (AQI) spiked to an unprecedented 1,067, far exceeding WHO safety limits. Officials reported PM2.5 pollutant levels nearly 40 times above recommended thresholds, driven by low-grade diesel fumes, agricultu
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Pak: Lahore records AQI reading of 1,067, retains top-slot for world's mos
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Pakistan's Lahore witnessed a dangerously high air quality index (AQI) reading of 1,067 on Saturday morning, retaining the top city list for the hazardous air quality list in the world, ARY News reported.
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"200 mobile anti-smog guns to be deployed": Delhi Minister Gopal Rai on po
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that around 200 mobile anti-smog guns will deployed across the national capital to combat dust pollution.
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Smog engulfs Mumbai as air quality deteriorates
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
A thick layer of smog engulfed the area near Marine Drive on Saturday morning as air quality continued to deteriorate in Mumbai.
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"Don't care for whole year, then blame firecrackers": BJP's RP Singh targe
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Bharatiya Janata Party leader R P Singh on Friday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party government for 'blaming' firecrackers for New Delhi's rising air pollution post-Diwali celebrations.
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Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai flags off mobile anti-smog guns
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday, flagged off the Anti-smog guns to tackle the rising Air pollution in the National capital. He stated that to control air pollution in Delhi, 200 anti-smog guns will be deployed throughout the city.
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Toxic foam in Yamuna raises pollution concerns in Delhi ahead of Chhath Pu
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The National Capital's Kalindi Kunj area saw toxic foam floating on the Yamuna River on Friday, raising concerns among residents and political leaders over pollution just ahead of Chhath Puja.
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Haridwar: Sky covered in haze due to firecrackers pollution post-Diwali ce
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The sky is covered with smoky haze during the Diwali celebration on Friday morning in Haridwar. Due to firecrackers bursting on Diwali night, the city was enveloped with thick smoke and saw a drastic difference in air visibility.
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Post-Diwali smog pushes Delhi air quality to 'very poor'; other cities als
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
At around 7:00 am, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, Aya Nagar stood at 352, Jahangirpuri at 390, and Dwarka reached 376. All these areas reported 'very poor' air quality levels, posing significant health risks.
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Air Pollution: Former Delhi CM Kejriwal asks to light 'diyas', not burst c
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday asked Delhi residents to refrain from busting firecrackers and light diyas in Diwali, noting that Diwali is a festival of lights and not firecrackers.
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