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No fuel without PUC certificate from Feb 1: Odisha Transport Minister defe
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The minister acknowledged concerns over penalties and enforcement, noting that the issue would be reviewed. "People are complaining that a hefty fine is being imposed. I will deliberate on this matter," he said, while confirming that the rule will come into effect from February 1.
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Lahore High Court flags unchecked construction, rising pollution levels
Updated : 6 months ago IST
The Lahore High Court criticised unchecked construction and smoke-emitting vehicles for worsening pollution in the city. Justice Shahid Karim ordered visible environmental squads, sought reports on enforcement failures, and warned that "only stern actions" can improve conditions. The case wi
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Toxic foam in Yamuna raises pollution concerns in Delhi ahead of Chhath Pu
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The National Capital's Kalindi Kunj area saw toxic foam floating on the Yamuna River on Friday, raising concerns among residents and political leaders over pollution just ahead of Chhath Puja.
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Compelling need for strict implementation of GRAP-II to combat air polluti
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
In light of ongoing air pollution concerns in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) emphasized the urgent need for strict enforcement of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-II).
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Harrdy Sandhu reschedules his Gurgaon show amidst escalating pollution c
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In the wake of rising air pollution in north Indian states, singer Harrdy Sandhu has decided to reschedule his upcoming show in Gurgaon.
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Air emergency: Central health advisory for city schools, students call for
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Amid the air emergency in the national capital, the Union Health Ministry on Friday issued an advisory for children in Delhi and neighbouring states amid mounting pollution concerns and toxic air days that have emerged as a clear and present danger to public health.
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"North India in grip of air pollution and BJP party only raising questions
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
As the air quality in the national capital declined further on Monday, the political war of words peaked as Environment Minister Gopal Rai hit back at the BJP for questioning the return of the 'Odd-Even' rule amid mounting pollution concerns.
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Delhi Minister Gopal Rai to hold meeting with DMRC, DTC officials amid ris
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 15 (ANI): Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai is likely to hold a meeting with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) officials on Monday to discuss strengthening of public transport in wake of pollution crisis and hike in fare
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Take out at least a day to travel via cycle, Sisodia urges Delhiites amid
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 14 (ANI): Amid rising air pollution in the national capital, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday urged Delhiites to take out at least a day to travel via cycle or bus to reduce pollution.
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Parts of northern India wake up to dense layer of smog amid rising air pol
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 13 (ANI): Parts of northern India woke up to a thick layer of smog on Saturday as the air quality dipped to emergency levels.
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Amid air pollution concerns, farmers in Amritsar continue stubble burning
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], October 11 (ANI): Amid rising concerns regarding air pollution in the national capital and neighbouring states, farmers in Amritsar's Meharbanpura village continued to burn stubble in their fields.
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Delhi T20I: Amidst pollution concerns, Bangladesh's Liton Das trains in a
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 31 (ANI): Amidst growing concerns over pollution in Delhi, Bangladesh's batsman Liton Das was seen training in a mask at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday.
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