The session, titled 'Practical perspective on protection: Complaints, investigations, access to justice, and reparations,' drew significant interest from NHRIs representing various countries.
According to doctors, for any healthy person, a recommended AQI should be less than 50, but these days the AQI has spiked beyond 400, which could prove fatal for those suffering from lung-related diseases and even poses a risk of lung cancer.
Dr Piyush Ranjan (Additional Professor, Department of Medicine, AIIMS), while speaking to ANI, said that there is scientific evidence that establishes a relationship between air pollution and different types of cancer.
Following the retrieval of forged travel documents, two people were arrested by Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) immigration at the Karachi airport, ARY News reported on Sunday.
Actor Maniesh Paul is all set to host 'History Hunter', a docu-series that will unravel remarkable unknown facts from Indian history from across the country.
The NCPCR has asked the Principal Secretary to appear in person before the Commission in relation to this matter on November 9 at 4 pm along with all the relevant documents and details.
With the Air Quality Index (AQI) in several parts of Delhi-NCR breaching the 'severe' category, doctors and health experts advised people to travel only when necessary saying that the thick layer of smog hanging over the city air was having an adverse effect on the internal organs of the
As the Air Quality Index (AQI) in several parts of Delhi-NCR is reeling under the 'severe' category, the number of people with respiratory and other problems has increased in the national capital, a health expert said on Friday.
As the air quality in several parts of Delhi-NCR plunged to the 'severe' category on Friday morning, citizens experienced breathing problems and irritation in the eye among others.