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'We will fight pollution and eliminate it': Delhi Environment Minister Sir
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Citing global assessments, Sirsa told the House that between 2014 and 2025, international agencies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and IQAir consistently ranked Delhi among the world's most polluted capitals. He also referred to judicial remarks describing Delhi as a "gas cham
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Odisha govt set to extend construction ban from 6:00 pm to 10:00 am in Bhu
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In a bid to combat rising air pollution levels across the state, the Odisha government is planning to extend restrictions on construction activities in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack from 6:00 pm to 10:00 am till June, Forest, Environment & Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Khuntia said. Read More
Delhi: Cold wave continues as AQI remains in 'poor' category; rain lashes
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
According to CPCB readings, Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was 280, placing it in the 'poor' category.
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Delhi BJP Chief demands apology from Atishi over alleged Guru Tegh Bahadur
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The controversy unfolded amid a charged atmosphere in the Delhi Assembly during the ongoing winter session. On Thursday morning, proceedings were disrupted as BJP MLAs protested against AAP over the alleged remarks, while AAP legislators countered by entering the House with posters and sl
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Operation Clean Air: CAQM conducts inspection drive in NDMC area of Delhi;
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
As part of its sustained monitoring, review and enforcement actions under the Statutory framework of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) carried out an inspection drive in the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) area of Delhi under 'Oper
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PNGRB announces TERI-led study comparing vehicular fuels in transport tran
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) on Tuesday announced the commencement of a comprehensive study to compare vehicular fuels, as India evaluates multiple technology pathways to reduce transport emissions and tackle urban air pollution.
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"They ruined Delhi in 11 years:" Delhi Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh slam
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Delhi Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party over its protest against rising air pollution in the national capital, alleging that the party ruined Delhi over 11 years and left the city in a poor state when the BJP came
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"AAP withheld CAG report to hide wrongdoings": Manjinder Singh Sirsa
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Sirsa claimed that the AAP government intentionally avoided placing the CAG reports before the Assembly to prevent its alleged wrongdoings from coming to light.
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"Those who use firecrackers are traitors to the country...": Maneka Gandhi
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
BJP leader Maneka Gandhi on Monday spoke strongly against use of fire-crackers in the wake of severe challenge of air pollution faced by Delhi and National Capital Region, saying there "is no such thing as green firecrackers" and that "those who use firecrackers the most are the same ones
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"AAP did nothing for 11 years, now using diversion tactics": Manjinder Sir
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Under CM Rekha Gupta ji's leadership, Delhi has registered more 'Good Air Days' and a measurable improvement in air quality compared to previous years. This is the result of sustained efforts and a scientific approach towards pollution control that our government has adopted," the Minist
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AAP holds protest in Delhi Assembly premises over rising air pollution
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded AQI at 260 in the 'Poor' category by 8 am on Monday.
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Smog shrouds Delhi as AQI remains 'Poor' at 248, breathing discomfort pers
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Despite the smoggy conditions, Republic Day parade rehearsals continued at India Gate, where a visible layer of smog reduced visibility. Security personnel and parade participants carried on with preparations as scheduled for the upcoming national celebrations.
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