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Delhi pollution continues to raise health concerns as smog worsens and air
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
A dense layer of smog enveloped the city of Delhi for the fourth consecutive day and the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 406 as of 8 am on Saturday morning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel 4-wheelers in Delhi amid rising polluti
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Delhi government implemented a ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers from plying under Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-III) in the national capital from Friday to combat deteriorating air quality.
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Delhi: CM announces staggered office timings amid 'severe' pollution in na
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
"To reduce traffic congestion and associated pollution, government offices across Delhi will be following staggered timings: 1. Municipal Corporation of Delhi: 8:30 am to 5 pm 2. Central government: 9 am to 5:30 pm 3. Delhi government: 10 am to 6:30 pm," Atishi posted on X.
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Pakistan: Lockdown in Lahore, Multan amid smog concerns
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The lockdown will be fully enforced in Lahore and Multan from coming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, while the smog situation will be monitored on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The lockdown may be imposed earlier if the air quality worsens, ARY News reported.
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"Respiratory disease cases are doubled in hospitals and affecting every ag
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Air Quality Index (AQI) remains severe to hazardous in Delhi NCR which is a leading cause of the rise in respiratory and chest infection cases in hospitals. According to Dr Sudhir Gupta, senior consultant, Chest physician and Bronchoscopist medicine, Kailash Hospital, Noida, "Patients
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Air quality in Delhi remains critical as AQI reels under 'severe' category
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
A dense layer of smog enveloped the city of Delhi for the third consecutive day and the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 420 as of 9 am on Friday morning, according to the SAFAR.
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Delhi: Truck drivers raise concern over livelihood as GRAP-III effective F
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Truck drivers in Delhi raised concern about the potential impact on their livelihood as the Commission for Air Quality Management's (CAQM) ordered the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-II) in Delhi-NCR from Friday.
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GRAP III restrictions implemented in Delhi-NCR from Friday as air quality
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
With the air quality index (AQI) in Delhi worsening and hovering in the severe category, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked stage three of the anti-pollution plan GRAP.
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"GRAP 3 won't be implemented for now," says Delhi Environment Min Gopal Ra
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Amid the alarming rate of pollution in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday asserted that the government will not impose the third phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-III) for now. This decision was taken after a meeting was conducted by the Commi
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Air quality in parts of Delhi remains 'severe', residents face breathing i
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
A thick layer of smog enveloped the national capital on Wednesday as pollution levels continue to rise.
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Stubble burning continues in Punjab amid deteriorating air quality in Delh
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Amid deteriorating air quality in Delhi the stubble burning continued in parts of Punjab on Wednesday.
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As Air Quality Worsens, Global Scientist Urges Haryana to Lead with Mandat
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Chandigarh [India], November 13: As air quality deteriorates across Northern India, posing serious health risks to children, the urgency for preventive health education has intensified. Dr Rahul Mehra, a prominent global scientist and India's National Representative for the UNESCO Chair in G
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