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Kejriwal government starts preparations to control pollution during winter
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
As winter approaches, bringing with it smog and pollution, the Kejriwal government has started preparations in full swing to control air pollution in winter.
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Study tracks air pollution, reveals demographic disparities in exposure le
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
There are considerable variances in how much people are exposed to air pollution, according to a new study co-authored by MIT researchers that considers everyday mobility.
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"This decision will augment its wider adoption": Assam Cabinet reduces VAT
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
To reduce air pollution through the use of clean fuel, the State Cabinet has approved a reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) from the present 14.5 per cent to 5 per cent up to March 31, 2027. This will rationalise prices of CNG for consumers and augment its wide
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Uno Minda introduces a new range of Cabin Air Filters in the Indian Afterm
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 24: Air pollution continues to pose significant health risks, especially in metro, Tier 1, and Tier 2 cities. The air we breathe has become a silent threat, filled with harmful particles and pollutants that endanger our health. Similarly, the air inside vehicles can n
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Agartala embraces advanced Air Quality Monitoring: Citizens gain real-time
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
As air pollution continues to become a pressing issue worldwide, the city of Agartala in Tripura has installed two real-time air quality monitoring systems as a significant step to monitor and address the levels of particulate matter and other pollutants in its air.
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Urbanization and air quality: Agartala's plan to tackle rising pollution l
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
As air pollution continues to be a pressing issue worldwide, the city of Agartala in Tripura is taking significant steps to monitor and address the levels of particulate matter and other pollutants in its air. As per a press release by the government, the city, along with other sub-divisiona
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Air pollution accounted for 8.1 million deaths globally in 2021: Report
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Air pollution is the second-leading risk factor for death globally, putting it ahead of tobacco and poor diet, according to the fifth edition of the State of Global Air (SoGA) report.
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Youth group develops mini-forest with Japanese Miyawaki method in Raipur
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Displaying a sensible approach towards the environment, 'Young India Group' in Chhattisgarh's capital, Raipur, have developed a mini-forest through the Japanese 'Miyawaki' method so that it could support the city as lungs.
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Delhi records maximum number of 'good to moderate' air quality days in Apr
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
This was a result of favourable meteorological or weather conditions coupled with consistent, comprehensive, and concerted efforts by the Commission for Air Quality Management in the NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) and various stakeholders to control air pollution in the National Capital R
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MCD extinguishes 90 per cent of Ghazipur landfill fire
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has extinguished 90 per cent of the fire that razed at Gazipur landfill since Sunday evening, said MCD in a statement.
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Pakistan's medical infrastructure crisis makes essential medicines out of
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
A major chunk of Pakistan's population does not have access to primary and basic healthcare. The situation of medical infrastructure in Pakistan is becoming critical, especially for people who need essential medicines and injections like insulin, as the cost of these medicines remains out
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"Delhi has robust air monitoring mechanism," AAP replies to L-G's letter
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) issued a statement lashing out at L-G VK Saxena over his letter flagging pollution in the national capital. "Yet again, LG writes a letter to the CM in a language better avoided. The language is rude, curt and bordering on abusive.
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