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UDF candidate dies by suicide after local body poll defeat in Kerala's Aru
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
A United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate who lost in the recently concluded local body elections died by suicide in Aruvikkara in Thiruvananthapuram district, police said on Tuesday.
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No fuel for vehicles without Pollution Under Control Certificate from Dec
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Announcing strict measures to control vehicular pollution in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday said that vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) will not be supplied fuel at petrol pumps in Delhi, starting from De
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Nepal: Technical glitch halts election process in ongoing general conventi
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Voting to elect new CPN-UML leadership was postponed to Wednesday morning due to technical glitches in electronic voting machines at the party's general convention in Kathmandu. Polling, delayed multiple times since Monday, will resume at 8 am if issues are resolved.
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"Smog from Punjab is not reaching Delhi": CM Bhagwant Mann refutes claims
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index in the national capital stood at 354 at 4 pm on Tuesday, categorised as 'very poor.'
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Review of Eureka Forbes AP 355 Smart Purifier: Delhi's Saviour?
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The Eureka Forbes AP 355 Smart is designed to take care of your living room. It promises to scrub the air in a large space (up to 480 sq. ft.) in just 10 minutes, combining high-grade filtration with smart connectivity. After using the device, here is a breakdown of its capabilities.
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"What is the point of apologising?": Priyanka Gandhi reacts to Delhi Minis
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to reporters, the Congress MP said, "What is the point of apologising?... We have said that everyone should collectively take solid decisions, but not even a discussion is happening here (in the Parliament)."
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Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa apologises for air pollution, says "i
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday apologised for the toxic air in the national capital and said it is "impossible" for any elected government to reduce AQI (air quality index) in just 9-10 months.
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Several Congress leaders move adjournment motion in Parliament to discuss
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Congress MP Manickam Tagore submitted an Adjournment Motion notice in the Lok Sabha to discuss air pollution and requested the declaration of a National Public Health Emergency.
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'Very Poor' air persists in Delhi as AQI recorded at 378
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 7 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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"CM's word is final", says Ajit Pawar as BJP, NCP set for 'friendly fight'
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pawar underlined that the NCP's immediate focus would be to strengthen its organisation and ensure a strong performance in the twin civic bodies. "As far as the NCP is concerned, we will make every possible effort to ensure the party's victory in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Regarding allia
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CAQM expert committee's first meeting to address air pollution from vehicu
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The first meeting of the Expert Committee constituted by the Commission for Air Quality Management n NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) to address air pollution from vehicular emissions was held on Monday under the Chairmanship of Ashok Jhunjhunwala and Co-Chaired by Prof Randeep Guleria.
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"Health of our children is highest priority": Delhi Education Minister Soo
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the press release, emphasising the government's priority towards child safety, the Minister of Education, Ashish Sood, stated that the health and well-being of our children is our highest priority.
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