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Delhi: All govt, private primary schools to remain shut for 2 days amid no
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In view of the nosediving air quality in the national capital, all government and private primary schools are to remain closed for two days.
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All primary schools to remain shut for 2 days in Delhi, GRAP Stage III kic
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Amid the nosediving air quality in the national capital, the government has ordered for all the government and private primary schools to remain shut for the next two days.
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NGT calls for urgent examination of air pollution's impact on mental healt
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has observed that adequate measures are required for the control of air-polluting components and their adverse effects on various organs of the human body, especially those that affect the brain and emotional and psychological aspects.
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Delhi Metro to add 20 extra trips across network after Grade-III implement
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In view of the implementation of the GRAP-III stage to combat pollution in Delhi, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will be adding 20 extra trips across its network starting tomorrow.
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"Need drastic measures now...": Jairam Ramesh on worsening air quality acr
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Amid rising concerns over the deteroriating air quality in several parts of the country, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday said that in order to curb air pollution, we need "drastic measures" now.
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Delhi police detain AAP MLA Haji Yunus and 17 others, released later
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to Delhi police, Information was received that a senior leader of a political party was likely to be summoned to join the investigation at ED Headquarters on November 2.
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GRAP-III kicks in as air quality worsens in Delhi, ban imposed on construc
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
As the air quality in the national capital has continued to remain in the 'very poor' category since Sunday, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked the third stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Thursday.
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"Next 15 days to remain crucial": Gopal Rai on deteriorating air quality i
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Amid the rising pollution and deteriorating air quality, the next 15 days are going to be crucial said Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday.
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Delhi hospitals witness spike in emergency patients as air pollution incre
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
With the arrival of winter, the national capital is once again witnessing a deteriorating quality of air. On Thursday, the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 343, which falls in 'very poor' quality for the fifth consecutive day, triggering the risk of health emergency.
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Punjab: HPCL to set up 2G bio-refinery plant in Bathinda
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The 2G bio-refinery is designed for the utilization of paddy straw for the production of ethanol for blending with petrol under the Ethanol Blending Program of the Central Government.
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US envoy Garcetti compares Delhi pollution to Los Angeles', says 'brings b
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Ambassador of the United States to India, Eric Garcetti has said that the pollution in Delhi brings back memories of growing up in Los Angeles' as the air was very polluted there in the past.
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Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' for fifth straight day
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
As per the SAFAR-India, the city's AQI has been in the 'very poor' category since Sunday (309). The AQI from 0 to 100 is considered 'good', while from 100 to 200 it is 'moderate', from 200 to 300 it is 'poor', from 300 to 400 it is said to be 'very poor' and from 400 to 500 or above it is c
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