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"15-point winter action plan being implemented to combat pollution," Gopal
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had earlier announced a 15-point winter action plan to curb the pollution caused by vehicles, biomass burning, dust, etc. Now this winter action plan is being implemented on the ground one by one to reduce the pollution in the national capital," Rai told
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Delhi pollution: "Kejriwal's criminal neglect is killing," slams BJP
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"As Delhi chokes, here is AAP in 2020: Stubble-burning in Punjab is causing air pollution in Delhi. Strictest action should be taken against Punjab CM. And 2023: We have no official data; we don't know what causes air pollution in Delhi. Kejriwal's criminal neglect is killing," BJP leader Am
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"DPCC Chairman stalled study on determining pollution sources": AAP leader
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday wrote a letter to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking suspension of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) chairman accusing him of stalling an IIT Kanpur study to determine pollution sources in the national capital.
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Govt destroys 328 kg of narcotics, 80 lakh sticks of foreign origin cigare
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
A total of 328 kg of narcotic substances, valued at Rs 284 crore, and a staggering 80.2 lakh sticks of foreign origin cigarettes, with an approximate worth of Rs 9.85 crore, were safely and non-hazardously annihilated, read the press release issued by the Ministry of Finance.
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"Petty politics to blame Delhi for pollution": Delhi Minister Saurabh Bhar
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday said that there is a need for the Central government to sit with states and make a long-term plan to curb pollution in Northern India.
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Ghazipur slaughterhouse: NGT seeks fresh report from DPCC in regards to fl
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to examine the issue of alleged environmental violations in the Ghazipur slaughterhouse and directed it to file a fresh report within eight weeks.
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Delhi: 8 more pollution hotspots identified, next 2 weeks crucial, says mi
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"We have spoken to the environment ministers of the surrounding states and they have assured that they will take action on stubble burning... Due to Diwali, stubble and Dussehra, the next 10 to 15 days are very crucial for Delhi..." Rai said.
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"Second phase of GRAP implemented in Delhi to reduce pollution," Environme
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"The cold has started increasing in Delhi and the speed of the wind has decreased, this may result in an increase in pollution... The particulate matter is staying near the ground. The second phase of GRAP has been implemented in Delhi... A meeting has been called with all the concerned d
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Air quality likely to worsen; GRAP Stage 2 enforced in Delhi
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In an effort to prevent further deterioration of air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management sub-committee on Saturday decided to invoke the 11-point action plan as per Stage-II of revised GRAP in the entire National Capital Region.
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Delhi cabinet gives nod to extend Delhi's EV policy till December 31
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Delhi government on Saturday has extended the existing Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy till December 31, 2023, or till notification of Policy 2.0 whichever is earlier.
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Delhi's air quality continues to remain in 'moderate' category with AQI of
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The air quality in the National capital on Thursday morning was recorded in the 'moderate' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 117.
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Delhi AQI remains 'moderate' at 83, shows marginal improvement from Tuesda
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Amid concerns around stubble burning in neighbouring Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, the overall air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'moderate' category on Wednesday.
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