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"Govt is running away from discussions, doesn't even want to listen" Sukhd
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat criticised the central government over air pollution, stating that the problem extends beyond Delhi to all major cities. He accused the Centre of avoiding parliamentary discussion on the issue, alleging that it is "shirking responsibility" and missing opportunit
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Uttar Pradesh: Fog engulfs various cities, temperature dips to 9°C
Updated : 3 months ago IST
In Ayodhya, heavy fog enveloped the city, significantly reducing visibility. IMD reported 8°C as the minimum temperature recorded here, with the maximum likely to be 17°C. Similar conditions were observed in Moradabad and Agra, where temperatures dipped to 9°C.
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Thick smog engulfs Delhi as air quality turns 'severe' at 429
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The national capital woke up to a thick layer of toxic smog on Saturday morning, sharply impairing visibility and affecting residents' comfort. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 380 at around 7 a.m., falling into the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Poll
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Swati Maliwal meets Union Environment Minister, demands strengthening of C
Updated : 3 months ago IST
According to an official statement, she raised concerns over the high AQI levels recorded every winter, shortcomings in the functioning of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), rising vehicular pollution due to inadequate public transport, road and construction dust, emissions
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Air pollution should be discussed in next Parliament session: Priyanka Gan
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Congress leader also highlighted constituency-related issues, sharing details of her interaction with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. In a post on X, Priyanka Gandhi said she had met Gadkari to press for faster implementation of pending infrastructure wor
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Mumbai: Local Air Quality hits 'moderate' level as temperatures peak at 33
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Mumbai Residents experienced 'Moderate' air quality today, with the local AQI reaching 160, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Meteorological data from the IMD indicate a seasonal pattern, with temperatures expected to range from a minimum of 21°C to a maximum of
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"Aiport operations may be impacted": says Civil Aviation Ministry as fog d
Updated : 3 months ago IST
"Passengers are requested to remain in contact with their airlines, check official platforms for updates, and allow extra time for travel," the ministry posted on X. "Passenger facilitation teams are available at airports to support travellers," it added.
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Patna schools to operate from 9 am to 4.30 pm from December 19 to 25 amid
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The orders will remain in effect from 19th to 25th December, the Magistrate stated. However, classes with board/pre-board exams will continue to follow their usual schedules. This comes as cold weather has enveloped several parts of north India, including Bihar's neighbouring Uttar Prades
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Delhi airport warns of delays under CAT III conditions as dense fog disrup
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Dense fog in the early morning hours across Delhi and parts of northern India continued to affect visibility on Friday, disrupting flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
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Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' at 387, thick smog persists in the c
Updated : 3 months ago IST
: The national capital, Delhi, woke up to poor air quality on Friday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 387 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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CAQM undertakes comprehensive review of Municipal Solid Waste management a
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The review was conducted through a series of meetings with the concerned NCR State Governments/ GNCTD, Municipal Bodies and NCR State Pollution Control Boards/ DPCC to assess the status of MSW management, with particular emphasis on the prevention of open burning of waste biomass, remedia
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Viraj Profiles' 'Near Zero' Initiative: A Committed Drive Towards Sustaina
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 18: Viraj Profiles Pvt. Ltd., located in Boisar, Maharashtra, India, has taken a bold step towards sustainable manufacturing with its 'Near Zero' Initiative. The initiative is a major step in Viraj's long-term strategy to integrate sustainability into t
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