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Delhi air quality improves, AQI recorded at 169
Updated : 3 weeks, 1 day ago IST
The air quality in the national capital saw significant improvement on Thursday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 169 in "moderate" category at 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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NCP (SP) and NCP release joint manifesto for Pune civic elections; big pus
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP on Saturday jointly released a manifesto for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections, promising a major push for traffic relief, healthcare, water supply, and affordable public transport.
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Delhi records best January-November air quality in 8 years, excluding 2020
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Pollution indicators also showed marked improvement. Delhi registered an average PM2.5 concentration of 85 ug/m³, the lowest since 2018 and on par with 2020. In comparison, the PM2.5 average was 98 in 2024, 90 in 2023, 95 in 2021, and 103 in 2018.
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"Continuous efforts are being made to reduce pollution in Delhi": BJP's Ka
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
BJP leader Kamaljeet Sehrawat on Sunday said that the BJP-led Delhi government is making continuous efforts to reduce pollution. She mentioned steps like water sprinkling and mechanical road cleaning.
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Delhi Govt changes office hours to combat rising Air pollution
Updated : 4 months ago IST
This decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to prevent pollution, ensuring that the pressure of vehicles on the roads does not increase all at once and the traffic load is evenly distributed, thereby reducing pollution levels, according to the release.
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India, ASEAN adopt joint statement on sustainable tourism, pledge to boost
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the statement, issued following the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the leaders agreed to adopt the "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle" model, promote Travel for "LiFE actions", and ensure sustainable, pro-planet practices in the tourism sector.
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Punjab: "Stubble issue will be solved in 1-2 yrs," says ADC Bathinda
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Bathinda, Poonam Singh stated that only one incident of stubble burning occurred in Bathinda till now.
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UP Pollution Control Board urges public to celebrate Diwali in eco-friendl
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board Chairman, Ravindra Pratap Singh urged the public to celebrate Diwali in an eco-friendly manner in accordance with the standards set by the Supreme Court.
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Delhi govt declares Southern Ridge as "Reserved Forest" to curb pollution
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The state government has declared that the 41-kilometre area of the Southern Ridge will be a "Reserved Forest", which will significantly increase Delhi's green cover and improve air quality.
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New nanotech water treatment system unveiled at T-Chip semiconductor museu
Updated : 5 months ago IST
A new nanotechnology-based water purification system that aims to clean polluted rivers and reduce industrial waste was unveiled at the inauguration of India's first Semiconductor Innovation Museum, T-Chip SIM, in Hyderabad on Sunday. The technology, developed by researchers at the Universit
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ADB approves $190 million loan for Indore Metro rail project
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 190 million loan to support the development of the Indore Metro Rail Project, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing urban mobility, reducing pollution, and promoting inclusive growth in Madhya Pradesh, as per a company press releas
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Govt revises biomass guidelines to boost bio energy and ease of doing bus
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Overall, the updated guidelines will make it easier for businesses to adopt biomass technologies, provide financial incentives for efficient operations, and support India's clean energy efforts, all while promoting practical, business-friendly solutions to waste management and pollution redu
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