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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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Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta reviews dust pollution hotspots in R
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker and Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta conducted an on-site inspection of air pollution hotspots in Rohini on Saturday and directed civic agencies to undertake immediate, coordinated action to control dust-related pollution, terming it a "preventable governance c
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Thick smog engulfs Delhi as air quality turns 'severe' at 429
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The national capital woke up to a thick layer of toxic smog on Saturday morning, sharply impairing visibility and affecting residents' comfort. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 380 at around 7 a.m., falling into the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Poll
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Delhi: CM inspects mist spray system at ITO, urges public participation fo
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The Chief Minister said that similar mist spray systems are being installed at nine major pollution hotspots across Delhi, with plans to expand the initiative citywide.
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"Delhi govt waging war on pollution, people must join our effort": Manjind
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday said the government has identified all pollution hotspots in the city and has declared a "war" on the National Capital's rising pollution.
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Several measures being taken to control air pollution in capital: CM Rekha
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the government is making continuous and determined efforts to protect the national capital from pollution. She affirmed that controlling pollution remains a top priority, and effective measures have been implemented across departments. The Chief
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"Delhi's pollution management strategy yielding measurable results": Manji
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Guided by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for clean air and sustainable cities, and under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi Government has intensified its on-ground winter enforcement drive across all districts.
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"Delhi to use drones for air quality monitoring to curb air pollution duri
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said that the Environment Department will use drones to monitor air quality at pollution hotspots as part of a 21-point plan to curb air pollution during cold months.
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14 focus points set for Winter Action Plan: Delhi Environment Minister Gop
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
According to an official release, "This year's winter action plan is based on 14 focus points such as vehicular and dust pollution, hotspots, stubble and garbage burning, dialogue with the central government and neighbouring states, and upgrading the green war room and green app."
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Delhi: 8 more pollution hotspots identified, next 2 weeks crucial, says mi
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"We have spoken to the environment ministers of the surrounding states and they have assured that they will take action on stubble burning... Due to Diwali, stubble and Dussehra, the next 10 to 15 days are very crucial for Delhi..." Rai said.
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