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Doctors warn of 15 per cent rise in respiratory cases in Delhi as air poll
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
With air pollution levels rising sharply during October and November, doctors in Delhi warn that poor air quality is severely affecting vital organs, particularly in vulnerable groups.
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BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO HEALTHCARE: Tech AtrioCare's Haal-Chaal Pravartak
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 27: In a groundbreaking move, Delhi-based startup Tech AtrioCare's Haal-Chaal Pravartak 1.0 challenge has taken a significant leap forward, promoting preventive healthcare and empowering individuals to take control of their respiratory health. The offline launch of
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Jairam Ramesh highlights air quality crisis, calls it "assault on brains a
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday raised concern about India's air quality crisis and termed the pollution a "full-blown assault on our brains and bodies", highlighting alarming statistics that reveal its devastating impact on public health.
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Lahore tops world's pollution chart as AQI hits hazardous 412, authorities
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Lahore has been the world's most polluted city for three days, with AQI reaching 412. Authorities imposed bans on burning waste, deployed drones, and issued fines, while experts urged residents to limit outdoor activity. Long-term solutions include biomass use and modern farming practices to
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AQI in national capital deteriorates to "very poor" category
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital deteriorated on Sunday morning, reaching the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). On Saturday morning, AQI was under the "poor" category, with Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) a
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Delhi air quality improves but remains under "poor" category; overall AQI
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital stood at 259 as of 8 am today.
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Cloud seeding a 'necessity' for Delhi to tackle pollution: CM Rekha Gupta
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and its National Capital Region (NCR) was falling under the 'poor' and 'very poor' categories in several areas even as Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) remains in effect.
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Pakistan Meteorological Department warns of rising smog across Punjab, thr
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned of rising smog across Punjab and other parts of the country in the coming days, Dawn reported. Stable weather, industrial pollution, and vehicle emissions may worsen air quality, increasing respiratory illnesses, reducing visibility, and di
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Former AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria warns of rising health risks, advise
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Dr Guleria said, "The current high levels of air pollution, indicated by poor AQI, are leading to acute health effects, particularly among individuals with underlying heart or lung conditions, the elderly, and young children. These groups are experiencing increased chest
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Delhi-NCR Air Quality remains under "poor" category, overall AQI at 292
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital stood at 292 as of 8 am today.
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Tarun Kumar Pithode takes charge as Member Secretary of CAQM
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Serving as the Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Pithode has now assumed the role of the Member-Secretary of the Commission.
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'Good' AQI draws tourists to Shimla as Himachal Pradesh records clean air
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Fresh, clean mountain air has once again made Himachal Pradesh a magnet for tourists after Diwali. With a significantly "good" Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded across the state, especially in the capital, Shimla, visitors from across India are flocking to the hills to breathe in what they
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