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"North India in grip of air pollution and BJP party only raising questions
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
As the air quality in the national capital declined further on Monday, the political war of words peaked as Environment Minister Gopal Rai hit back at the BJP for questioning the return of the 'Odd-Even' rule amid mounting pollution concerns.
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People flocking to doctors as Delhi AQI continues to be in 'severe' catego
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi NCR has reached the "severe" category, posing a serious threat to the health of people.
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Amid worsening air in Delhi, L-G Saxena inspects streets to take stock of
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
As the air quality in the national capital worsened further, Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG), Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday paid an inspection visit to the streets, taking stock of the pollution mitigating measures being undertaken by the various departments, agencies and civic bodies in the m
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Uttar Pradesh: Taj Mahal in Agra disappears under blanket of smog with sur
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Air pollution levels can be high during the winter months for a number of reasons, including dust and vehicular pollution, dry-cold weather, stubble burning, burning crop residues after the harvest season and commuting.
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Delhi to have odd-even vehicle norms from November 13 to 20 to curb pollut
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Delhi government on Monday decided to reintroduce the odd-even rule from November 13 to 20 in view of the concerns of deterioration in air quality
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Delhi air pollution: CM Arvind Kejriwal chairs high-level meeting
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The overall air quality in the National Capital continues to be in the 'severe' category for the fifth straight day, as per the Central Pollution Control Board. AQI measured at 9 AM from ITO in Delhi was recorded as 400 in the Very Poor Category.
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Delhi CM calls high-level meeting to 'curb' air pollution
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the data issued by the System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR-India), the air quality in the National Capital was recorded at 488, up from 410 a day ago.
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At 488, Delhi's AQI continues to be in 'severe' category
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to doctors, for any healthy person, a recommended AQI should be less than 50, but these days the AQI has spiked beyond 400, which could prove fatal for those suffering from lung-related diseases and even poses a risk of lung cancer.
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"Can air pollution cause cancer?" Here's what AIIMS doctor has to say
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Dr Piyush Ranjan (Additional Professor, Department of Medicine, AIIMS), while speaking to ANI, said that there is scientific evidence that establishes a relationship between air pollution and different types of cancer.
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Punjab: Fire brigade, Agriculture Dept teams extinguish fire set to stubbl
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Stubble burning in Punjab and other adjacent states of Delhi is one of the main causes of deteriorating air quality in the city.
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As air pollution turns 'severe', GRAP Stage 4 implemented in Delhi-NCR
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Sunday decided to invoke Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the entire National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate effect to prevent further deterioration of air quality.
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Delhi Fire Services starts spraying water to curb pollution
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
As the air quality in Delhi remained in the 'Severe' category on Sunday on the fourth consecutive day, Delhi Fire Services joined hands with the Delhi Government in curbing pollution.
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