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NGT pulls up authorities for delay in groundwater verification, grants fin
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taking note of continued delays in compliance, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) and the NOIDA and Greater NOIDA Authorities to file updated verification reports within four weeks regarding groundwater use by several construct
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Delhi's overall AQI remains in 'poor' category, multiple stations record '
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'poor' category on Saturday morning as the overall AQI recorded at 8 am was 245.
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Delhi air quality improves slightly, AQI now in 'poor' category
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an AQI of 268, categorised as 'poor' as of 8 am on Friday. Yesterday, at the same time, the city's air quality was in the 'very poor' category as the AQI recorded at 8 am was 352.
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NGT directs States, UTs to respond to CPCB's recommendations on tree conse
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday has directed all concerned States and Union Territories to examine and respond within four weeks to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) final report recommending a comprehensive legal and administrative framework for tree conservation
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"BJP wants credit for real rain": AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar's jibe at Del
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"It's shameful that yesterday the BJP lied, claiming they had artificially rained in Karol Bagh, Mayur Vihar, and Burari. When we checked, we found that not a single drop had fallen. Light rain is bound to happen anywhere, but the BJP also wants to take credit for real rain. The BJP has a
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"Next trial will be held when moisture exceeds": Delhi Environment Ministe
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"According to the IMD, there is still 10 to 15 per cent moisture. Yesterday, our trial was conducted at 10 to 15 per cent moisture, and now the next trial will be held when the moisture exceeds that level. As per IMD, the moisture is expected to increase further after 4:00 PM. Once the mo
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Cloud-seeding in Delhi scheduled for today put on hold
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to a statement issued by IIT Kanpur, the process is highly dependent on the right atmospheric conditions. "While rainfall could not be triggered yesterday because moisture levels were around 15 to 20 per cent, the trial delivered valuable insights."
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Delhi air remains "very poor" in prominent places
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Air Quality Index (AQI) readings in Delhi on Wednesday morning remained under the "very poor" and "poor" categories in most places, while the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) II norms are already in place.
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Delhi to conduct third cloud seeding trial after IIT Kanpur's second test
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The second cloud-seeding trial was conducted by IIT Kanpur on Tuesday, using a Cessna aircraft fitted with salt-based and silver iodide flares to induce rain. The first trial was conducted last week over Burari on September 23.
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AQI in national capital deteriorates to "very poor" category
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital deteriorated on Sunday morning, reaching the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). On Saturday morning, AQI was under the "poor" category, with Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) a
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Delhi air quality improves but remains under "poor" category; overall AQI
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital stood at 259 as of 8 am today.
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Delhi-NCR Air Quality remains under "poor" category, overall AQI at 292
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital stood at 292 as of 8 am today.
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