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J&K celebrates 'Heritage Week' to preserve, protect its culture
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], November 19 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Education and Tourism Minister Priya Sethi inaugurated 'Heritage Week' on Sunday to generate awareness on preservation of the state's ancient culture and environment.
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Ban on trucks in Delhi to be lifted as air quality 'improves'
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] November 16 (ANI): The Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) on Thursday directed Delhi government to remove the ban on entry of trucks, construction works in Delhi and also to withdraw four-time hike in parking fees, as air quality has improved.
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MNR Brands enhances smart pest management with the launch of its latest Ul
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 14 (ANI-NewsVoir): Pest control is a necessity for most Indian households. There is the looming danger of pests like cockroaches, ants, rats and so on that can contaminate food and seriously affect health. Moreover, flying insects like mosquitoes and flies can also cau
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AIIMS student heads to Norway to do new research on air pollution
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov.14 (ANI): Early exposure to environmental toxins like lead, air pollution, and arsenic can have long-lasting and irreversible consequences for children's brain development, especially in the developing world.
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Hooda asks PM to use funds for tackling air pollution
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], November 13 (ANI): Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to use the National Clean Energy and Environment Fund towards tackling the problem of air pollution in North India, while alleging that the
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Electric vehicles way ahead for Smog-choked Delhi
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 12 (ANI): There is a dire need to bring in lifestyle and environment changes to fight the increasing pollution levels in Delhi-NCR. With the government adopting schemes such as 'Odd-Even', the pollution levels might reduce, but what happens after the initial five to
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Only emergency vehicles to get exemption in odd-even scheme
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Nov. 11 (ANI): Delhi government has got the signal from a court looking environmental issues to implement the odd-even vehicle movement scheme in the national capital to reduce pollution.
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Mumbai BEST goes green, introduces electric buses
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Nov. 11 (ANI): With the objective to cut down the fuel cost and provide environment-friendly solution, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has introduced emission-free electric buses.
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The more girls in class, the better is boys' performance
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 11 (ANI): Having more girls in the school could help boost boys' educational performance, according to a recent study.
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Pawan Hans to settle down PM in Delhi through aerial sprinkling
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): Following a directive by Delhi's Environment Minister Imran Hussain, the Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited on Friday has been assgined to settle down particulate matter (PM) in the national capital region through aerial sprinkling in Delhi.
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TERI University hosts its 10th convocation
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI-NewsVoir): With the growing need for developing alternative methods through specialized education to create a sustainable living, TERI University graduates on Friday, at their convocation ceremony, dedicated themselves to the importance of environmental
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Do you know Delhi smog can affect your skin too?
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov.9 (ANI): Pollution has become buzzword in the region in Delhi /NCR and is affecting normal functioning of life due to toxic air and heavy blanket of smog leading to zero visibility throughout the day.
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