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Delhi-NCR air pollution: SC seeks report from CAQM on preparedness during
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to submit a report before it regarding the steps taken to control air pollution in and around Delhi.
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"Air quality in Delhi has been best this year," says AAP leader Priyanka K
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
During a press conference, the AAP Chief Spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar said, "In 2022, the air quality in Delhi improved further by 8 per cent. In 2023, this improvement has reached 31 per cent. According to a report, in the last 8 years, excluding the COVID period, the air quality in Delhi h
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Delhi Environment Minister conducts surprise inspection of hotspots under
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Delhi Environment, Development, and General Administration Minister Gopal Rai on Saturday launched an anti-dust campaign to combat air pollution in Delhi.
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Gopal Rai launches anti-dust campaign in Delhi to combat air pollution
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Talking to ANI, Rai said, "Under this campaign, 591 teams from 13 departments have been deployed for inspection across Delhi. They will start checking campaigns wherever there is dust on the roads so as to stop dust pollution. As part of the "Anti-Dust Campaign," more than 500 water sprinkle
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Bombay High Court extends relief to Rohit Pawar's firm till Maharashtra po
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The court extended the relief while granting time to the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to file its reply to Pawar's petition.
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GreenBio's Biodegradable Bags: A Sustainable Alternative to Single-Use Pla
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 5: In an era where environmental sustainability is of paramount importance, GreenBio Products stands as a shining example of a company committed to making a difference. With a mission to eliminate plastic pollution, GreenBio Products is at the forefront of producin
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India must Adopt Zero-emissions Technology to Mitigate Methane Emanating f
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 4: Even as CNG is gaining popularity and becoming the most preferred automobile fuels in India, primarily because of its low cost, and high calorific value, it is a concern due to its contribution to global warming and atmospheric pollution. Experts, therefore, hav
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India, Nepal each received less than 1 per cent of international funding f
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
India and Nepal each have received less than 1 per cent of the USD 17.3 billion provided by international development funders to address air pollution between 2015 and 2021, a report shows.
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Delhi's 'Green War Room' to combat pollution begins operations
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday launched the 'Green war room' which is set up in Delhi to curb the persisting problem of air pollution in the city.
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ICG ship ‘Samudra Prahari’ arrives in Indonesia to demonstrate commitment
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Prahari, a specialized pollution-control vessel, arrived at the port of Tanjung Priok in Jakarta, Indonesia on Sunday to demonstrate India’s commitment to addressing regional marine pollution threats.
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Researchers investigate occurrence of microplastics in cloud water
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Plastic particles less than 5 mm in diameter are referred to as 'microplastics.' These microscopic plastic particles are typically found in industrial effluents or as a result of the decomposition of larger plastic trash.
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Centre's GRAP comes into effect from today to keep check on pollution in D
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The action plan was implemented as an emergency response mechanism to poor air quality levels. But this time, the government implemented GRAP even before the worsening of Delhi's air quality.
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