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Thick smog engulfs Delhi as air quality turns 'severe', AQI soared to 413
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Several pollution hotspots included Anand Vihar (466), Chandni Chowk (425), and Ashok Vihar (444), also falling under the 'severe' category across large swathes of the national capital.
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Pollution driving rise in breathlessness, chest infections, says FICCI Hea
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As air quality in the national capital continues to deteriorate during the winter months, medical experts are flagging a noticeable rise in neurological as well as respiratory complaints, underlining the urgent need for sustained government action and public cooperation to curb pollution.
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MP cabinet approves continuation of 'Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0' for
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Cabinet approved the continuation of schemes and programmes under 'Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0' for the next five years, in accordance with the norms approved by the Government of India for the period of the 16th Finance Commission from 2026-27 to 2030-31.
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"Mining possible only in 0.19 % area, process now stricter," Environment M
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Mining activity in the Aravalli range will only be possible in 0.19 per cent of the area, which is less than one per cent, and even there, no new mines have been opened," Yadav said in an interview with ANI.
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"Violence a norm, interim government powerless": Sheikh Hasina slams Yunus
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina slammed the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in the wake of the recent violence in the country following the killing of Inqilab Moncho convenor, Sharif Osman Hadi, and stated that violence destabilises relations with neighbouring countri
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MCD continues its zero tolerance against air pollution norms violations
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Intensifying its zero-tolerance approach towards air pollution violations, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has imposed total fines of Rs 54.98 lakhs against those indulging in biomass burning and illegal dumping of Construction and Demolition waste and other violations during the mon
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Odisha enforces strict pollution norms, fuel to be denied without valid PU
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a bid to curb vehicular pollution and enforce stricter compliance with emission norms, the State Transport Authority (STA) in Odisha has directed oil marketing companies to stop dispensing petrol and diesel to vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC).
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Dense fog blankets Birbhum as winter chill grips West Bengal
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A layer of dense fog enveloped West Bengal's Birbhum district on Sunday morning, reducing visibility and disrupting normal movement in several areas.
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Delhi Airport issues passenger advisory amid fog, flight operations contin
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Indira Gandhi International Airport issued a passenger advisory on Saturday, as fog continued to blanket the national capital. The airport stated that low visibility procedures are still in progress, but all flight operations are functioning normally.
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Air India, IndiGo airlines issue travel advisories amidst fog-related disr
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Both Air India and IndiGo, in an attempt to mitigate fog-related disruptions, such as reduced visibility that affects flight operations, issued travel advisories for passengers during the holiday season. The advisories requested passengers' patience as services returned to normal.
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Women Entrepreneurs at the Centre of Uttar Pradesh's Technology-led Liveli
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 19: Married at a young age in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, Suman Gautam spent years struggling with poverty and limited opportunities. Through a women's self-help group, she started small trading ventures but recognised mobility as her biggest constraint.
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Delhi Fire Service conducts comprehensive fire safety drive ahead of festi
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ashish Sood, as of 17 December, 74 premises had been inspected. Of these, 45 were found compliant with fire safety norms, 24 received notices for non-compliance, and 5 establishments were ordered to be closed due to serious violations.
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