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"GRAP 3 won't be implemented for now," says Delhi Environment Min Gopal Ra
Updated : 1 year, 6 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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Delhi chokes at 'alarming' AQI of 428; residents cry for help
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Bhayender, a local said that the daily activities were being affected due to the increase pollution.
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"Very alarming situation: with temp dipping we need to be aware...": Envir
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Similar to other days, a dense layer of smog engulfed the national capital Delhi with the Air quality dropping down to 361 categorized as 'Very Poor' on Wednesday.
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PAANK October report highlights alarming human rights abuses in Balochista
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Baloch National Movement's human rights wing, PAANK, has documented 110 enforced disappearances and six extrajudicial killings in Balochistan during October 2024. Accusing Pakistani forces and allied militias of systematic violence, the report calls for urgent international action to add
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Delhi chokes as AQI remains above 300, residents demand long-term solution
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Residents in Delhi urged the administration to check on the alarming level of pollution in the national capital demanding long-term solution as the Air Quality Index (AQI) continue to remain in the 'very poor' category for the second week post-Diwali.
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How Schools Are Gearing Up for Air Pollution Challenges: Experts Share Ins
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 6: With India grappling with soaring air pollution, especially in the Delhi NCR region, it is the children and the elderly who are the most vulnerable to toxic air. Citing the alarming situation with pollution levels far exceeding the unhealthy mark, school author
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Pakistan: Skardu confronts alarming water crisis as infrastructure struggl
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Skardu, a city in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, is grappling with a severe water crisis, primarily reliant on the ageing Sadpara Dam. Failed modernisation efforts and bureaucratic hurdles have exacerbated water shortages, leaving residents struggling to meet their basic needs. Experts
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Pakistan: Activists call for action against rising extremism and extrajudi
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
In an event titled "Societal Resistance Against the Surge in Extremism and Radicalization in Sindh," held at Szabist University on Wednesday, activists addressed the alarming rise in extrajudicial killings related to blasphemy charges.
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PWD vehicles sprinkle water in Delhi to reduce dust amid rise in air pollu
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
As Delhi's Air quality deteriorates at alarming levels, Public Works Department vehicles sprayed tiny droplets of water to mitigate the effects of poor air quality in the national capital on Wednesday.
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Lahore becomes world's most polluted city, health warnings issued
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Lahore's air quality reached alarming levels, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) apporaching 700 mark on Sunday, according to global monitoring sites, ARY News reported.
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"Public of Delhi not able to breathe...toxic foam floating in Yamuna": BJP
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
BJP leader Shazia Ilmi on Saturday criticised the AAP-led Delhi Government for its handling of the city's worsening pollution crisis, highlighting the alarming presence of toxic foam in the River Yamuna and the resulting breathing difficulties for residents.
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Delhi Pollution: PWD vehicles sprinkle water in parts of National Capital
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
As the Delhi's Air quality is detoriating at an alarming levels, the Delhi government are taking all the necessary steps to control the air pollution in the national capital. PWD vehicles sprinkled water in parts of the city to reduce dust pollution.
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