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No effort being made by CAQM to implement its own directions on air pollut
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Supreme Court expressed disappointment over the Commission for Air Quality Management's (CAQM) effort to implement its directions concerning air pollution.
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Maharashtra: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Oxygen Bird Park in
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday inaugurated Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) along the Nagpur-Hyderabad National Highway-44 in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
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Delhi govt has made multi-point winter action plan to curb increase in pol
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Rai told ANI that there are three major factors contributing to an increase in the pollution during winters.
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Principal Secretary to PM chairs high-level task force meeting on air poll
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The meeting focused on evaluating ongoing efforts to tackle pollution from various sources, including paddy stubble burning, vehicular emissions, road and construction dust, solid waste management, and diesel generator (DG) sets.
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Delhi: 65 kg illegal fire crackers being smuggled from Ghaziabad seized; 1
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The police signalled the vehicle to stop and started searching and frisking the car. Subsequently, 4 plastic bags filled with firecrackers were found kept on the rear and middle seats of the vehicle.
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"Govt working on war footing to control pollution in winter": Gopal Rai
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Delhi government announced a complete ban on production, storage, sale, and use of firecrackers in the national capital to address air pollution during winter. The ban will remain in place till January 1, 2025.
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Environment minister Bhupender Yadav assesses clean air action plans under
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Union environment minister Bhupinder Yadav reviewed implementation plans of various states and union territories to address air pollution under NCAP.
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"Delhi to use drones for air quality monitoring to curb air pollution duri
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said that the Environment Department will use drones to monitor air quality at pollution hotspots as part of a 21-point plan to curb air pollution during cold months.
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Pollution in Delhi has reduced by 45 pc, says Delhi Minister Gopal Rai
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
"We are benefiting from the long-term action plan made by the government," Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said.
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Delhi Environment Minister requests centre to convene meet on cloud seedin
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday requested the Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav to convene an urgent meeting with stakeholders to evaluate cloud seeding (Artificial Rain) for combating Delhi's winter air pollution and secure necessary permissions.
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Pakistan: Air pollution significantly affecting people's life expectancy
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
In addition to the current socio-political, economic, and security concerns, people in Pakistan continue to face threats from climate-related issues, including air pollution, Geo News cited a report as saying.
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14 focus points set for Winter Action Plan: Delhi Environment Minister Gop
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
According to an official release, "This year's winter action plan is based on 14 focus points such as vehicular and dust pollution, hotspots, stubble and garbage burning, dialogue with the central government and neighbouring states, and upgrading the green war room and green app."
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