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AAP govt to reinstate bus marshals and CDVs in Transport, MCD and DPCC tea
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Aam Aadmi Party government on Monday announced that it will re-employ the bus marshals and Civil Defence Volunteers (CDVs), who were terminated from their services, in the Transport Department, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to fight pol
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Mumbai wakes to layer of smog; AQI strikes at 131
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The AQI recorded here at 8 a.m. was 131, categorized as 'Moderate', as per the Central Pollution Control Board.
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Parts of Mumbai wake up to layer of smog; Malad West records AQI in 'poor'
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Parts of Mumbai city on Sunday woke up to a layer of smog lingering in the air, as the overall air quality deteriorated in several parts of the city.
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Delhi records slightly better quality air but pollution levels still high
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
AQI today in ITI Jahangirpuri read 265 while AQI around India gate area was recorded at 237 which fell in the , in the 'poor' category. The AQI at India Gate improved slightly, being recorded at 276 on Friday. .
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"Civil Defence volunteers to monitor implementation of pollution control m
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The volunteers will be deployed for dust control, to manage the pollution being done by vehicles and to regulate garbage burning incidents.
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As pollution levels rise, residents of Delhi's CP claim smog tower not ope
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the air quality has deteriorated to "very poor" and the locals complain that the tower has not been operational for the entire year.
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Stubble burning cases have reduced from 7,000 in 2023 to 2,300 in 2021: Ha
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Kumar said "In 2021, there were around 7,000 cases of stubble burning which has now reduced to 2,300 in 2023. Farmers are being encouraged and nodal officers are monitoring the situation to decrease the cases."
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GRAP-II in Delhi-NCR effective tomorrow as AQI drops to 'Very Poor'
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Delhi recorded a daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 310 i.e. 'Very Poor' category on date, as per the daily AQI Bulletin provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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First CICA Ministerial Conference on environmental issues held in Astana
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The first-ever CICA Ministerial Conference on Environmental Issues took place in Astana, Kazakhstan, on August 28, 2024, bringing together senior officials and ministers from across Asia. The conference addressed pressing environmental challenges, including climate change, biodiversity conse
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Effective E-Waste Management of Laptops: A Path to Sustainability
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 21: As laptops become an indispensable part of modern life, their short lifecycle and frequent replacement contribute significantly to the global issue of electronic waste (e-waste). The improper disposal of laptops poses both environmental and health risks due to
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Shelly Oberoi directs MCD to seek appropriate action to make Delhi neat an
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Friday directed the Municipal Corporation Commissioner to pass an order under the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act 2007 seeking appropriate action to make Delhi neat and clean before the Diwali festival.
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Himachal Pollution Control Board contributes Rs 2 cr to CM's relief fund
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
A delegation of the Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (HPSPCB) presented a cheque of Rs 2 crore to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu as a contribution towards the CM's Relief Fund on Tuesday.
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