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Despite ban, revellers light up, burst crackers in Delhi on Diwali night
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Despite a blanket ban on fireworks in the national capital owing to runaway pollution and worsening air quality, revellers across the city engaged in bursting firecrackers with abandon on Diwali night.
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Pollution coming from other states dispersing from Delhi: Minister Saurabh
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday said that due to strong wind, the pollution coming from other states is dispersing from the national capital bringing down the Air Quality Index.
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Delhi issues pre-Diwali advisory amid poor air quality concerns
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Delhi government on Sunday issued an advisory ahead of Diwali amid concerns over 'poor' air quality in the national capital. The advisory mentions general 'dos and don'ts' for the festival season and health concerns.
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Air quality in Delhi remains in 'Poor' category for second day after rainf
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
As per the CPCB data, AQI in Anand Vihar was at 266, while at RK Puram it was recorded at 241. Similarly, in Punjabi Bagh area it was at 233, and in ITO area it was recorded at 227.
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Himachal Pradesh Governor, CM extend Diwali greetings
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Governor also urged everyone to celebrate the festival in a pollution-free manner, added the official statement.
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"Really have to revamp our action": Centre for Science and Environment on
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Amid the increasing pollution in Delhi, Anumita Roy Chowdhury, Executive Director, Research and Advocacy, Center for Science and Environment has asked to speed up action throughout the year to build adequate infrastructure.
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Rainfall reduced air pollution by 50 per cent: Delhi Environment Minister
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Bringing a huge sigh of relief for residents in the national capital, who have been breathing toxic air over the last few weeks, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Saturday said the rainfall a day ago dispersed pollutants and reduced the extent of pollution in the city by half -- 50
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Delhi Environment Minister writes to UP Transport Minister to take action
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Delhi's Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, has written a letter to the Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister and asked for action on the plying of non-destined vehicles in Delhi from UP's border to curb pollution in Delhi.
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Heavy traffic on Delhi's roads ahead of Diwali, long queues witnessed at A
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Heavy traffic was witnessed ahead of the Diwali festival on the road leading towards Anand Vihar ISBT and railway station.
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Delhi air quality improves slightly after rainfall, but remains in 'Poor'
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the AQI recorded at 7 am on Saturday, Anand Vihar was at 295, RK Puram at 230, Punjabi Bagh at 244, and ITO at 263.
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Delhi police inspect trucks at Ghazipur, Tikri borders amid anti-pollution
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Under the final stage (Stage IV) of the Centre's action plan, only CNG, electric, and BS VI-compliant vehicles from other states are allowed to enter Delhi, with exemptions granted to those involved in essential services.
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Scientists discover hundreds of hazardous compounds in recycled plastics
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"Plastic recycling has been touted as a solution to the plastics pollution crisis, but toxic chemicals in plastics complicate their reuse and disposal and hinder recycling," says Professor Bethanie Carney Almroth, of the University of Gothenburg. The results are published in a study led by s
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