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Toxic air in Delhi: Experts call for ending fossil fuel reliance; priorit
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
With Delhi's air quality once again on hazardous levels, health and climate experts have termed the situation a "public health emergency", while calling for phasing out of fossil fuels and adopting clean energy solutions.
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"This is like imposing Emergency": Delhi BJP MP Manoj Tiwari distributes m
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
BJP leader Manoj Tiwari alongwith other party members handed out N95 masks to the people as a measure to protect them from the polluted air and also from transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material.
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Delhi's air quality remains 'severe plus' for second consecutive day, smog
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) at 488 as of 8 am, placing it in the 'severe plus' category.
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Delhi-NCR chokes: Schools shut, JNU goes online as AQI hits 'severe'
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Amid the worsening air quality in the national capital, JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University) has decided to conduct classes online till November 22, given the severe pollution and hazardous AQI levels in Delhi and NCR.
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Delhi Zoo tackles winter pollution with water sprinklers and special diet
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Special arrangements like water sprinklers are being used in the Delhi Zoo to mitigate the effects of air pollution and to ensure that the wild animals do not face any problems.
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"Important that similar to lockdown measures implemented in Delhi": Enviro
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Notably, CAQM imposed the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 4 in Delhi NCR from Monday, which saw the Air Quality Index (AQI) dipping into the 'severe plus' category.
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Supreme Court advises use of masks amid 'severe' pollution in Delhi
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Amid 'severe' pollution in the national capital, the Supreme Court on Monday issued a circular advising litigants and advocates in the apex court premises to ensure wearing masks and taking health measures.
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AQIS training module case: Court rejects police plea seeking extension per
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In this matter, 11 were accused including Dr Ishtiyaq of Ranchi. A module was busted in a joint operation of Delhi police, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh police.
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Delhi govt demands Centre to take "emergency measures" over rising polluti
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Notably, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) imposed the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 4 in Delhi NCR from Monday, which saw the Air Quality Index (AQI) dipping into the 'severe plus' category.
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Aqib Javed appointed Pakistan's new white-ball interim head coach
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The PCB will initiate the recruitment process for a permanent white-ball head coach, aiming to complete the appointment by the end of the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled from 19 February to 9 March.
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Air pollution: SC directs Delhi-NCR states to strictly implement GRAP-IV
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday directed Delhi and all the NCR governments to strictly implement GRAP stage IV anti-pollution measures as AQI (air quality index) remains in the "severe" category.
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Delhi: Meeting called for implementation of GRAP IV rescheduled, Gopal Rai
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Amid worsening air quality in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the meeting of senior officers of departments concerned at 12 noon for implementation of GRAP IV was rescheduled to 3 pm. He alleged that the HoDs were negligent and no senior official arriv
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