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'We will fight pollution and eliminate it': Delhi Environment Minister Sir
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Citing global assessments, Sirsa told the House that between 2014 and 2025, international agencies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and IQAir consistently ranked Delhi among the world's most polluted capitals. He also referred to judicial remarks describing Delhi as a "gas cham
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Operation Clean Air: CAQM inspects 142 road stretches in Noida, 114 record
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
CAQM conducts inspection of 142 road stretches maintained by Noida Authority; the majority of stretches are found with low or no visible dust, targeted corrective measures are directed
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CAQM flags dust, waste lapses in Gurugram during Operation Clean Air inspe
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As part of its continuous monitoring and enforcement efforts under the statutory framework of the extant Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) conducted an extensive inspection drive on Friday in Gurugram to review
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CAQM conducts inspection of PWD roads, re-inspection of DDA road stretches
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) conducted an inspection drive on Wednesday to assess compliance and effectiveness of corrective measures undertaken by concerned road-maintaining agencies following inspections carried out earlier on December 12.
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"When wind stops and emissions keep happening, pollution settles in": Bhup
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said that air pollution in Delhi-NCR is primarily driven by two key parameters--PM2.5 and PM10--with emissions from vehicles, industries, construction dust, and adverse meteorological conditions playing a major role. In an exclusive interview wit
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Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav details steps to combat Delhi-N
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, in an exclusive interview with ANI, outlined the government's multi-pronged approach to tackle pollution in the Delhi-NCR region, emphasising fuel transition, greening, dust management, and strict regulatory measures.
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Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta reviews dust pollution hotspots in R
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker and Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta conducted an on-site inspection of air pollution hotspots in Rohini on Saturday and directed civic agencies to undertake immediate, coordinated action to control dust-related pollution, terming it a "preventable governance c
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Swati Maliwal meets Union Environment Minister, demands strengthening of C
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to an official statement, she raised concerns over the high AQI levels recorded every winter, shortcomings in the functioning of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), rising vehicular pollution due to inadequate public transport, road and construction dust, emissions
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Identity on Trial: The Moment Fintech Realised Trust Was Its Last Line of
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 19: India's fintech looks cutting-edge - but could a small ₹3,000 machine on a dusty counter be its biggest blind spot! On one side, India is facing an identity-fraud wave. Deepfake-related cybercrime cases have surged by over 550% since 2019, with loss
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Delhi: With effect from 12 am, vehicles without pollution certificate will
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As the deadline approaches, vehicle owners are rushing to update their PUCCs. The government has directed petrol pump operators to verify the validity of PUCCs before refuelling vehicles. Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems and on-ground checks will be used to verify PUCC status an
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Pakistan: Garbage dump along Malir river leaves Karachi residents, commute
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Residents and students near Karachi's GTS Imtiaz garbage transfer station are facing health and daily life disruptions due to stench, dust and toxic gases. Authorities say the site is being modernised into a covered facility to reduce pollution and risks.
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CAQM inspection finds high dust levels, waste-burning
Updated : 3 months ago IST
According to the final compiled data, 15 road stretches exhibited high visible dust levels, 38 showed moderate dust, 61 recorded low dust intensity, and 22 stretches had no visible dust. Road stretches with accumulation of MSW and C&D waste were reported to be 55 and 53, respectively.
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