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Delhi govt pushes for shared transport and electric mobility to curb pollu
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Delhi Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is continuously working towards multi-level reforms in the transport sector to control air pollution and reduce traffic congestion in the capital.
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Delhi air quality deteriorates to 305, enters ' very poor' category
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The national capital Delhi witnessed a significant deterioration in its air quality on Friday morning. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was 305 at around 8 am. Hence, entering the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Delhi's air quality improves, AQI recorded at 221 in 'Poor' category
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The national capital witnessed a significant improvement in air quality on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 221 around 8 am. However, it remained in the 'poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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MCD Standing Committee directs officials to prepare a detailed action repo
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A meeting of the Standing Committee was held today under the chairpersonship of Satya Sharma, in which detailed discussions were held on important issues such as pollution control, the problem of stray animals, transfer of teachers, recognition of private schools, and illegally operating
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Toxic smog, dense fog grips parts of north India; Delhi invokes GRAP-IV
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Air Quality Index (AQI) around the ITO area was recorded at 374, categorised as 'very poor', according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Wednesday.
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Delhi Cabinet nod for major environmental push, says Environment Minister
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Delhi Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Tuesday approved a series of major decisions aimed at strengthening the capital's fight against pollution and improving environmental governance, according to a press release.
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India Gate shrouded in smog as air quality slips into 'severe' category, A
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi's air quality continued to deteriorate on Tuesday as a thick layer of toxic smog blanketed large parts of the national capital, including areas around India Gate. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) near India Gate stood at 421, placi
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'No PUC, No Fuel' to continue even after GRAP-IV curbs are lifted: Delhi M
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday said the 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy will continue in the national capital even after GRAP-IV restrictions are lifted
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"Should keep politics aside and do something": Robert Vadra on Delhi Air P
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Businessman Robert Vadra on Tuesday expressed concern over the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, saying that all political parties must rise above politics and work collectively to address the serious issue of air pollution in Delhi.
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Thick smog engulfs Delhi as air quality turns 'severe', AQI soared to 413
Updated : 2 months, 3 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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New guidelines for e-rickshaws; DTC bus routes to be rationalised: Delhi C
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A high-level review meeting was held today at the Delhi Secretariat to assess pollution control measures and take effective decisions.
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Delhi's toxic air leads to spike in respiratory illnesses, says doctor
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Amid deteriorating air quality in the national capital, Internal Medicine Specialist Dr S. Chatterjee on Sunday said that pollution levels usually begin to decline by this time of year, but that has not happened this season. As a result, hospitals are seeing a significant rise in patients
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