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Morning haze engulfs Delhi, average AQI stands at 396
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A thick layer of smog engulfed the national capital on Monday morning as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 396 at 7 am, falling under the 'very poor' category despite the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III in effect across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), accord
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"Construction work happening in Delhi being monitored": Manjinder Sirsa
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa highlighted the ongoing measures to curb air pollution in the national capital, as the average Air Quality Index surged to 381 and asserted that strict action is being taken against construction sites violating environmental norms.
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Delhi, Haryana declare restricted holiday on Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's Ma
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has declared the day a 'Restricted Holiday' for all government offices under the National Capital Territory of Delhi to mark Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day, the notification stated.
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Pollution in Delhi is getting worse, something needs to be done: Kriti San
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon, who hails from Delhi, has expressed deep concern over air pollution in the national capital, saying it is getting "worse and worse" and something needs to be done about it.
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Delhi govt to distribute 10,000 electric heaters to RWAs to combat polluti
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Delhi Government is set to distribute 10,000 electric heaters to the Resident Welfare Association to combat rising air pollution in the National Capital, said Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Saturday.
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"There will be no shortage of budget for upliftment of poor": Delhi CM Rek
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The 34th Board Meeting of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) was held on Friday, during which several important decisions were taken to advance the welfare, rehabilitation, and socio-economic upliftment of the poor living in the national capital. The meeting was chaired by
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Brazilian delegation visits Naval Headquarters, holds discussions on enhan
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A 40-member delegation from Brazil's Naval War College was hosted at the Naval Headquarters here in the national capital. The visit of the delegation saw discussions on enhancing the bilateral training cooperation in maritime domain.
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Thick smog blankets Delhi-NCR as AQI remains under 'very poor' category
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As the National Capital Delhi continues to battle with deteriorating air quality, Noida, specifically Noida Sector 115, woke up to a blanket of toxic smog on Friday.
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MoS Jitin Prasada meets Afghan Trade Minister Azizi, discusses strengtheni
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Earlier, Azizi met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in the national capital as part of the Taliban leader's five-day official visit to the country.
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India, Russia reach agreement to cooperate in field of protecting populati
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Officials from India's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Russia's Ministry of Civil Defence (EMERCOM) held a meeting in the national capital on Wednesday, the Russian Embassy shared in a post on X.
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Jaishankar meets Afghan Trade Minister Azizi, discusses strengthening bila
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Afghanistan's Industry and Commerce Minister, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, in the national capital as part of the Taliban leader's five-day official visit to the country.
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Air Quality in Delhi remains 'Very Poor', AQI at 399; Moti Bagh, Akshardha
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The national capital woke up to a choking blanket of toxic smog on Thursday, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 399 at 8 am in the "very poor" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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