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Centre's GRAP comes into effect from today to keep check on pollution in D
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The action plan was implemented as an emergency response mechanism to poor air quality levels. But this time, the government implemented GRAP even before the worsening of Delhi's air quality.
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Diesel generator sets allowed in Delhi-NCR for emergency services like hos
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
As a one-time exception, diesel generator sets for all capacity ranges will be allowed to run in Delhi-NCR from October 1 till December 31, announced the Environment Ministry on Friday, ahead of the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to tackle pollution.
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Haryana: Ban on firecrackers in Gurugram, only green crackers allowed on D
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to the order the use of green crackers will be allowed for a limited time only on special occasions like Diwali, Gurupurab, Christmas and New Year's Eve.
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World's Deepest Mining Site Trusted Oizom's Real-Time Air Quality Monitors
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 27: In a pivotal move to elevate occupational health, safety, and environmental standards, Oizom has successfully deployed its real-time air quality monitor - Dustroid - at the world's deepest gold undermine South Africa. Oizom is a leading global compa
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Punjab Govt commits to reduce stubble burning by 50 pc, submits action pla
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Punjab Government on Tuesday submitted a State action plan and District-wise action plans for tackling the problem of stubble burning to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for the current paddy harvesting season, an official statement said.
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Parents prefer indoor physical education due to poor air quality: Research
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, two-thirds of parents have had at least one day in the last two years with poor or dangerous air quality in their neighbourhood.
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Haryana govt implementing financial incentives to reduce cases of paddy st
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
"Out of the 22 Districts of Haryana, in 09 Districts, the incidents of farm fires are nil or very minimal as per 2022 data on stubble burning. In respect of 04 Districts namely Palwal, Panipat, Rohtak and Sonipat, farm fires incidents have been brought down below 100, last year. The hotspot
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Parents favour indoor physical education due to bad air quality: Study
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
According to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, two-thirds of parents had experienced at least one day with poor or dangerous air quality in their neighbourhood in the last two years.
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Delhi Govt orders to impose ban on firecrackers to curb pollution in winte
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced the stringent measures, emphasizing the critical need to safeguard the health of citizens, especially children and the elderly, from the harmful effects of firecracker emissions. This comprehensive policy encompasses a prohibition on the manufacturing
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Heatwaves worsen air quality and pollution: WMO
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The 2023 WMO Air Quality and Climate Bulletin, the third in an annual series, puts the spotlight on heatwaves to draw attention to the fact that it is not just high temperatures which are a hazard, but also the impacts of resulting pollution which are often overlooked but are just as pernici
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Experience High-Tech Air Purification with the SHARP-QNET Air Purifier on
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], September 6: Air pollution transcends borders, necessitating collective action. According to WHO, a staggering 99 per cent of the global population breathes unsafe air, resulting in 6.7 million premature deaths each year. These alarming statistics underscore th
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IIT Jodhpur scientists develop 'CODE' device for good indoor air quality
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The device has been tested extensively which deactivates more than 99.99 per cent of harmful pathogens and provides quality indoor air.
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