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Minor relief but air quality in Delhi remains in 'very poor' category, ove
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The air quality in Delhi improved slightly on Monday morning but stayed in the 'very poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 345 as of 8 am, down from 391 recorded the previous day.
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Delhi Police detain protesters demanding govt formulate policies to curb a
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi Police detained people protesting at India Gate on Sunday, demanding that the government formulate policies to curb air pollution in the National Capital region.
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"BJP got water sprinkled near AQI monitors to lower readings": AAP Spokesp
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar on Monday alleged that the ruling BJP government got water sprinkled on AQI monitors to lower the readings. She joined a protest at India Gate, demanding that the government formulate policies to curb air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region
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Delhi's air quality slips into 'severe' category; several areas record AQI
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As per CPCB data, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 412, Alipur reported 415, and Bawana registered the highest level at 436. Chandni Chowk recorded an AQI of 409, while RK Puram and Patparganj logged 422 and 425, respectively. Sonia Vihar also recorded a 'severe' AQI of 415, indicating haza
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Delhi Pollution Control Committee reviews air quality, action steps, and a
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) conducted a press briefing, presided over by Chairman Sandeep Kumar and Member Secretary Sandeep Mishra, to provide a comprehensive update on the current air quality levels in Delhi.
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Public health at very high risk, serious measures should be taken: Top Exp
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"It is a major hazard from a healthwise. Many people have to be hospitalised due to this. This is a disaster in a way for humanity. The public health is at a very high risk right now. There is an increase in lung problems, asthma, strokes," said Trehan, who is Chairman and Managing Direct
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Delhi CM encourages use of public transport, carpooling amid 'very poor' A
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the Delhi Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Gupta encourages private institutions to prioritise work-from-home arrangements in light of the prevailing pollution situation.
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Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'; breathing made difficult
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category on Saturday morning as Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reading stood at 355.
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Delhi Govt changes office hours to combat rising Air pollution
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
This decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to prevent pollution, ensuring that the pressure of vehicles on the roads does not increase all at once and the traffic load is evenly distributed, thereby reducing pollution levels, according to the release.
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CBI takes over probe into suspicious death of former Punjab DGP's son
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
On August 27, Aqil had posted a video on social media accusing his mother and sister of "conspiring to kill him or implicate him in a false case". Aqil had clearly expressed his fear that his "life was in danger".
Maharashtra: Smog covers Mumbai as AQI remains in poor category
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A thick layer of smog covered parts of Mumbai on Friday morning as air quality in several areas remained poor, as slow winter winds have prevented pollutants from dispersing.
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Delhi air quality dips to 'very poor' category, overall AQI stands at 312
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The air quality in the national capital dipped to the 'very poor' category on Friday morning as Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 312 as of 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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