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Delhi chokes as air quality deteriorates, AQI recorded at 393
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Delhi's air quality witnessed a sharp deterioration on Saturday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 393 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'Very Poor' category, as per data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Eliminating dust in capital is our govt's priority: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta s
Updated : 3 months ago IST
CM Rekha Gupta noted that flying dust is a major contributor to pollution in Delhi; therefore, wall-to-wall roads are an effective solution for ensuring long-term dust control along road edges. She instructed MLAs to ensure that all new construction or repair works adhere strictly to the
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"It was just a principle of mine": Idris Elba reveals why he didn't do Ste
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Elba also opened up about his own career trajectory in the early days, stating that he didn't want to play "slaves."
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Implementing multi-pronged measures to curb air pollution from paddy stubb
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The Minister said that air pollution in NCR results from multiple factors, including vehicular emissions, industrial pollution, construction and demolition dust, biomass burning, municipal solid waste burning, and stubble burning, among others. Recognising the role of paddy stubble burnin
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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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Redmi Watch Move: Long-Term Review - A Premium Punch on a Budget?
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Redmi Watch Move comes with a conventional square dial with a curved frame. It weighs just 39 grams with strap, so it's comfortable to wear all day and night. It comes with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, so I had no issues with sweat, intense workouts, or even heavy rai
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Bhupender Yadav directs authorities to accelerate implementation of annual
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Reviewing each action-point minutely, Yadav emphasised the need for high-quality implementation of action plans in Delhi-NCR across all identified categories. The areas included accelerated Road Development and Repair, Dust Control by ensuring end-to-end pavements, Construction and Demoli
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Environmental decay and economic distress push PoJK residents into deepeni
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Residents say the twin crises are intensifying each day, with little to no government intervention on the ground.
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CAQM's 26 flying squads inspect 321 road stretches across Delhi to monitor
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As part of the CAQM's (Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas) ongoing enforcement actions to strengthen on-ground monitoring and intensification of dust mitigation measures under the statutory framework and the extant GRAP in force, 26 Flying Squads undertook a
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Pollution inspection drive in Delhi flags MCD areas for high number of dus
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
CPWD, which maintains a smaller network of six road stretches, reported no highly dusty areas. Two stretches recorded moderate dust, while four were found dust-free.
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NASA rover detects electrical discharges 'mini-lightning' on Mars
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
NASA's Perseverance rover has obtained evidence that the atmosphere of Mars is electrically active, detecting electrical discharges - what one scientist called "mini-lightning" - often associated with whirlwinds called dust devils that regularly saunter over the planet's surface.
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CAQM lifts GRAP Stage III curbs as Delhi's air quality shows slight improv
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Wednesday decided to lift all restrictions under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect, after Delhi's air quality showed improvement over the last three days, the release said.
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