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"People trapped in gas chamber, feeling suffocated": Congress MP Pramod Ti
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Thursday criticised both the central and Delhi governments over rising air pollution, saying the residents of the national capital are "trapped in a gas chamber" and struggling to breathe.
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Delhi: Citizens welcome move to deny fuel to vehicles without PUC
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
With effect from 12 am on Wednesday, vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will not be provided fuel at petrol pumps in Delhi. Visuals from RK Puram show authorities checking vehicles at a fuel station.
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Air Pollution: SC allows ban of 10-year-old diesel, 15-year-old petrol veh
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday modified its August 12 order, which barred coercive action against diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in the Delhi-NCR, and said that action can be taken against such vehicle owners who meet emission standards below B
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No fuel for vehicles without Pollution Under Control Certificate from Dec
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks 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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Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa apologises for air pollution, says "i
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks 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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'Very Poor' air persists in Delhi as AQI recorded at 378
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks 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 : 2 months, 4 weeks 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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90% surge in respiratory illnesses among children, adults in Delhi OPDs du
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks 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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Singapore issues advisory to its nationals in Delhi as air quality turns '
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The advisory came after the Central Pollution Control Board invoked GRAP Stage 4 on December 13 as air quality in Delhi and surrounding areas deteriorated sharply. At this stage, construction and industrial activities are heavily restricted, while schools and offices are advised to shift to
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"Acting out of spirit of revenge": Congress MP Pramod Tiwari questions tim
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Sunday questioned the timing of the implementation of Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-4) in Delhi, coinciding with the Congress party's major rally at Ramlila Maidan against alleged "vote chori" and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of ele
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Delhi chokes under AQI 497, residents report breathing issues and eye irri
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Locals reported experiencing breathing difficulties, eye irritation and other health issues due to the worsening pollution levels. Many residents also expressed concern for vulnerable groups, including the elderly and children, who are more susceptible to respiratory problems.
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Delhi govt asked to prepare plan for next year on air pollution: Bhupender
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, on Wednesday stated that the Delhi government has been asked to prepare a plan for the next year on air pollution. He said the primary cause of dust was potholes.
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