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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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Air quality of Kathmandu turns "Unhealthy" as mercury drops
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The overall air quality of Kathmandu has turned "unhealthy" with the onset of the winter season in the Himalayan nation which now has been engulfed in a haze.
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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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Maharashtra: CM Shinde to chair pollution review meeting today; AQI drops
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will chair a review meeting on the present situation of pollution in Maharashtra.
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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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"New initiatives being taken to control air pollution," says Maharashtra M
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"The pollution level is above what is prescribed (in Mumbai). And that's why a lot of new initiatives are being taken by the corporation. One of them is cleaning up the roads with water. The second is sprinkling water on construction sites. Fogging guns, which spray water into the air, are a
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Delhi Govt plans to induce artificial rain amid deteriorating air quality
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
With air quality in the national capital continuing to remain in the 'severe' category, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday informed that the Aam Admi government has planned to induce artificial rain through cloud seeding this month to combat air pollution.
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Tourists disappointed as Taj Mahal disappears in thick blanket of smog
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
As the air quality level deteriorates in the northern parts of India, a thick layer of smog engulfed the Taj Mahal in Agra. The tourists complained that the monument was not clearly visible to them due to pollution.
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"Punjab Govt must implement plan to bring down stubble burning" says Delhi
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Commitee of Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and adjoining Area in its report filed before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) stated that the state government of Punjab and various administrative agencies under it need to strictly and effectively implement the various
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Delhi government announces early winter break in schools from Nov 9 to 18
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In view of the severe air pollution level in the national capital, the Delhi government on Wednesday announced an early winter break for schools from November 9 to November 18.
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