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Slight improvement in AQI after rains in Delhi
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The national capital on Friday witnessed a slight improvement in the stubborn air quality, after rain lashed several parts of Delhi. Several parts of the Delhi NCR( National Capital region) received rainfall on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, bringing a sigh of relief for the r
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Punjab stubble burning: Smoke blankets Bathinda, AQI in 'very poor' catego
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The city remains enveloped in stubble smoke, raising concerns among the people of the residential areas for health-related issues.
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"Need to control sources of pollution": Delhi Minister Gopal Rai after rev
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday held a review meeting with his colleague amid prevailing concerns over the rising levels of pollution in the National Capital.
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Uttar Pradesh's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' category
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Uttar Pradesh deteriorated from the 'poor' category to the 'very poor' category on Thursday, as per the data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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"Cases of stubble burning coming down": Delhi Minister Gopal Rai
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the hazardous air quality in the national capital, while directing that farmers should stop the stubble burning forthwith in northern States of Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh, saying, "It "was one of the major contributors to a
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Delhi air pollution: Environment Minister Gopal Rai calls meeting of minis
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the hazardous air quality in the national capital and directed that farmers should stop stubble burning forthwith in Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh, saying it was one of the major contributors to air pollution.
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Delhi continues to suffer 'Severe' air quality levels, toxic smog persists
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the data issued by the System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR-India), AQI in Anand Vihar was recorded at 432 (severe category), while RK Puram area the AQI stood at 453 (severe category).
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Mumbai air quality deteriorates, health alert issued in CST area
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The air quality in Mumbai was recorded in a 'moderate' category with an AQI (Air quality index) of 150 on Wednesday.
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No physical classes in Noida, Ghaziabad schools till Friday amid deteriora
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Gautam Budha Nagar district administration, under which falls Noida city, decided that all schools under its jurisdiction will discontinue physical classes in schools, as the air quality index in the national capital region continues to deteriorate and remain "severe" category.
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Mumbai: Skyscrapers, buildings remain veiled behind haze of smog as air qu
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Bombay High Court on Monday passed interim directions for the Maharashtra government and municipal authorities in Mumbai and surrounding areas to mitigate the issue of worsening air pollution. The court permitted the busting of fire crackers only for 3 hours, between 7pm to 10pm.
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Primary schools to remain shut in Faridabad till November 12 as air qualit
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Amid the worsening Air Quality Index (AQI) in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Faridabad District Administration has announced that the primary schools will remain shut till November 12.
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IndiGo CEO addresses flight crew, staff amid concerns over poor air qualit
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer of IndiGo, one of India's largest carriers, on Monday addressed the crew and staff about the deteriorating air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region.
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