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Delhi air quality sees slight improvement at 328 remains in 'very poor' ca
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The national capital, Delhi, witnessed a slight improvement in air quality on Wednesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 328 at around 8 am, keeping it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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No fuel for vehicles without Pollution Under Control Certificate from Dec
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Announcing strict measures to control vehicular pollution in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday said that vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) will not be supplied fuel at petrol pumps in Delhi, starting from De
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"Smog from Punjab is not reaching Delhi": CM Bhagwant Mann refutes claims
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index in the national capital stood at 354 at 4 pm on Tuesday, categorised as 'very poor.'
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"What is the point of apologising?": Priyanka Gandhi reacts to Delhi Minis
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to reporters, the Congress MP said, "What is the point of apologising?... We have said that everyone should collectively take solid decisions, but not even a discussion is happening here (in the Parliament)."
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Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa apologises for air pollution, says "i
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday apologised for the toxic air in the national capital and said it is "impossible" for any elected government to reduce AQI (air quality index) in just 9-10 months.
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IndiGo issues travel advisory amid fog-related flight disruptions in North
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
In a statement, the airline said, "As winter sets in, early mornings across Northern India can bring fog that may occasionally slow down flight movements. We wanted to share this gentle heads-up in advance, so you can plan with ease and check your flight status before heading to the airpo
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Delhi Airport issues fog advisory, warns of possible flight delays
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Tuesday morning issued a fog advisory, warning passengers of possible disruptions to flight operations amid reduced visibility in the national capital.
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'Very Poor' air persists in Delhi as AQI recorded at 378
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 7 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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CAQM expert committee's first meeting to address air pollution from vehicu
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The first meeting of the Expert Committee constituted by the Commission for Air Quality Management n NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) to address air pollution from vehicular emissions was held on Monday under the Chairmanship of Ashok Jhunjhunwala and Co-Chaired by Prof Randeep Guleria.
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"Health of our children is highest priority": Delhi Education Minister Soo
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the press release, emphasising the government's priority towards child safety, the Minister of Education, Ashish Sood, stated that the health and well-being of our children is our highest priority.
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90% surge in respiratory illnesses among children, adults in Delhi OPDs du
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Medical experts have reported a nearly 90 per cent increase in respiratory illness cases among both children and adults visiting outpatient departments (OPDs), directly linked to prolonged exposure to toxic air.
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Delhi govt directs schools to shift to online mode upto class-5 as air qua
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
In view of the severe air pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi Government on Monday issued a circular directing schools to shift to online mode from hybrid for students up to class 5.
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