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Odisha govt set to extend construction ban from 6:00 pm to 10:00 am in Bhu
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a bid to combat rising air pollution levels across the state, the Odisha government is planning to extend restrictions on construction activities in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack from 6:00 pm to 10:00 am till June, Forest, Environment & Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Khuntia said. Read More
Pak: Rawalpindi authorities fail to curb pollution from non-compliant bric
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Authorities in Rawalpindi have failed to stop pollution from brick kilns operating without mandatory zig-zag technology, particularly in Gujar Khan. Residents report health risks and weak enforcement, while kiln owners cite high costs. Citizens and legal experts have demanded stricter action
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Delhi govt pushes for shared transport and electric mobility to curb pollu
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Delhi Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is continuously working towards multi-level reforms in the transport sector to control air pollution and reduce traffic congestion in the capital.
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Pollution driving rise in breathlessness, chest infections, says FICCI Hea
Updated : 5 months ago IST
As air quality in the national capital continues to deteriorate during the winter months, medical experts are flagging a noticeable rise in neurological as well as respiratory complaints, underlining the urgent need for sustained government action and public cooperation to curb pollution.
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Govt is monitoring situation and taking steps daily to curb pollution: Del
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Amid Delhi's air quality remaining in the 'Very Poor' category for the last several days, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the government was regularly monitoring the situation and taking appropriate steps to curb pollution on a daily basis.
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Pak: Punjab smog crisis deepens as Bahawalpur records 469 AQI
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Punjab cities, including Lahore, faced hazardous smog levels, with AQI readings reaching extreme highs. Authorities blamed poor compliance with smog rules at construction sites. Punjab's EPA and Police launched a major crackdown, issuing fines, arrests, and challans, while enforcing strict p
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Delhi govt declares Southern Ridge as "Reserved Forest" to curb pollution
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The state government has declared that the 41-kilometre area of the Southern Ridge will be a "Reserved Forest", which will significantly increase Delhi's green cover and improve air quality.
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Delhi to replace diesel vehicles in forest areas with electric vehicles to
Updated : 1 year ago IST
In a major step toward protecting Delhi's forest reserves and promoting a cleaner environment, Minister of Environment Manjinder Singh Sirsa has directed the complete replacement of all diesel and internal combustion engine vehicles operated by the Forest Department with Electric Vehicles (E
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Delhi's AQI crosses 'Severe+' Mark, GRAP Stage-IV measures to be imposed f
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
In response to worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to activate Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from Monday.
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Union Minister Manohar Lal flags off 'EV rally' in Delhi in a bid to curb
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar flagged off an 'EV Rally' as part of the CESL's (Convergence Energy Services Limited) 'EV as a Service' event on Sunday in a bid to curb the rising pollution in the national capital.
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Pak: Lahore blinded by smog, Multan grapples with AQI 1,914
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Multan became world's most polluted city in the country, baffling authorities as they tried to curb pollution, as per The News
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"Possibility of rise in pollution": Delhi govt to kick off 'Diya Jalao' ca
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
As the national capital battles ever increasing pollution during the festival season, Delhi Environment minister Gopal Rai said on Monday that the government will be kicking off the 'Diya Jalao' campaign today evening, as there is a possibility of increased pollution in the city in the ne
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