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As Delhi reels under toxic air, stubble burning continues in Punjab
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Jalandhar (Punjab ) [India], Nov 4 (ANI): Even as the air quality index in the national capital continues to deteriorate, farmers in various parts of Punjab are continuing to carry out stubble burning in their farms.
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Delhi Environment Min finds 'violations' during Burari inspection
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 27 (ANI): A surprise inspection team headed by Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain on Saturday found "serious violations" in norms for dust control at ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants operational at Burari crossing in front of Majlis park metro station in the natio
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Delhi air quality remains 'very poor', unlikely to change
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 26 (ANI): People residing in the national capital woke up to a hazy morning on Friday, a day when the region's Air Quality Index (AQI) was rated as 'Very Poor' at 343 by System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
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Delhi: Air quality slips to 'poor' post Dussehra celebrations
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 21 (ANI): The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 278 on Saturday night, which falls in the 'poor' category.
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No respite for Delhi as air quality remains poor
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 20 (ANI): Air quality in the national capital remained in the poor category on Saturday as stubble burning in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana continues to take a toll on the city's atmosphere.
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As stubble burning continues, Delhi's air quality turns 'poor'
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi/Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], Oct 18 (ANI): The air quality in Delhi remains in the poor category, owing to constant stubble burning in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana.
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Air quality continues to remain poor in Delhi-NCR
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 16 (ANI): The air quality in New Delhi and its surrounding areas continued to remain poor on Tuesday, according to the data released by the National Air Quality Index (AQI). The condition is likely to remain the same and may even worsen in the next 24 to 48 hours. Read More
Air quality continues to plunge in Delhi- NCR
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 15 (ANI): The air quality in New Delhi and its surrounding areas continued to remain between moderate and poor on Monday with a drop in airspeed, according to the data released by the National Air Quality Index.
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Punjab: Administrative secretaries to monitor paddy residue burning
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Oct 2 (ANI): A high-level meeting over paddy straw burning in Punjab was held on Monday under the chairmanship of Punjab Chief Secretary Karan Avtar Singh.
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Delhi: Number of trees to be cut is overstated says NBCC
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): In the wake of Delhi locals protesting against a massive felling of trees, Managing Director of NBCC Anoop Kumar Mittal issued a clarification on Sunday, saying that the number of trees slated to be cut is much lesser than that reported.
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Delhi: Air quality improves considerably
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): Air Quality Index (AQI) reports in the national capital indicated that PM 2.5 and PM 10 particles were in the moderate and severe categories respectively on Saturday.
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'Severe' to 'Hazardous': Delhi chokes as dusty haze persists
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 15 (ANI): Air quality in the national capital remained "hazardous" in many areas on Friday prompting authorities to alert people to avoid stepping outdoors.
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