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Air pollution: NGT reserves order on suo moto matter; pulls of various sta
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday pulled up various states where the Air Quality Index (AQI) has dipped to "severe, very poor and poor categories" and said the action taken reports filed by them do not disclose what action has been taken for improvement of air quality.
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Slight improvement in AQI after rains in Delhi
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The national capital on Friday witnessed a slight improvement in the stubborn air quality, after rain lashed several parts of Delhi. Several parts of the Delhi NCR( National Capital region) received rainfall on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, bringing a sigh of relief for the r
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Punjab stubble burning: Smoke blankets Bathinda, AQI in 'very poor' catego
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The city remains enveloped in stubble smoke, raising concerns among the people of the residential areas for health-related issues.
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In past 12 months, Earth recorded hottest period in history: Report
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
This is the hottest year-long period in recorded history due to human-caused climate change that influenced heat over the last 12 months in 175 countries and 920 cities.
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"Need to control sources of pollution": Delhi Minister Gopal Rai after rev
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday held a review meeting with his colleague amid prevailing concerns over the rising levels of pollution in the National Capital.
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Uttar Pradesh's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' category
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Uttar Pradesh deteriorated from the 'poor' category to the 'very poor' category on Thursday, as per the data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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"Cases of stubble burning coming down": Delhi Minister Gopal Rai
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the hazardous air quality in the national capital, while directing that farmers should stop the stubble burning forthwith in northern States of Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh, saying, "It "was one of the major contributors to a
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Delhi air pollution: Environment Minister Gopal Rai calls meeting of minis
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the hazardous air quality in the national capital and directed that farmers should stop stubble burning forthwith in Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh, saying it was one of the major contributors to air pollution.
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Delhi continues to suffer 'Severe' air quality levels, toxic smog persists
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the data issued by the System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR-India), AQI in Anand Vihar was recorded at 432 (severe category), while RK Puram area the AQI stood at 453 (severe category).
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Mumbai air quality deteriorates, health alert issued in CST area
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The air quality in Mumbai was recorded in a 'moderate' category with an AQI (Air quality index) of 150 on Wednesday.
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Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan ruled out of World Cup
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Shakib will miss Bangladesh's game against Australia due to a fracture of his left index finger.
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No physical classes in Noida, Ghaziabad schools till Friday amid deteriora
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Gautam Budha Nagar district administration, under which falls Noida city, decided that all schools under its jurisdiction will discontinue physical classes in schools, as the air quality index in the national capital region continues to deteriorate and remain "severe" category.
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