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Study reveals exposure to air pollution linked to risk of stroke
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A meta-analysis found that short-term exposure to air pollution was associated with an increased risk of stroke. Short-term exposure was defined as occurring within five days of a stroke.
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Kejriwal visits Bhalswa landfill site, says work to clear garbage being do
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday visited the Bhalswa landfill site and said work on clearing the garbage is expected to exceed the target
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Indian Coast Guard conducts Maritime Law & Operations course for IORA
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
A total of 09 international students from 09 countries (Bangladesh, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Oman, and Yemen) participated in this course.
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"Poor farmers cannot be blamed solely": NHRC on stubble burning
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed serious concerns over the tardy progress towards achieving zero stubble burning to reduce air pollution in Delhi and said that the farmers cannot be blamed solely for it.
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Diesel generator sets allowed in Delhi-NCR for emergency services like hos
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
As a one-time exception, diesel generator sets for all capacity ranges will be allowed to run in Delhi-NCR from October 1 till December 31, announced the Environment Ministry on Friday, ahead of the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to tackle pollution.
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CM Kerjwal lists 15 points to curb pollution in coming winter season
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
To curb the Pollution in the city, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has listed fifteen points that will be taken in the coming winter season in the city.
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Haryana: Ban on firecrackers in Gurugram, only green crackers allowed on D
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to the order the use of green crackers will be allowed for a limited time only on special occasions like Diwali, Gurupurab, Christmas and New Year's Eve.
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Exposure to air pollution is associated with risk of stroke: Study
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a meta-analysis short-term exposure to air pollution may be associated with an elevated risk of stroke. Short-term exposure was defined as taking place within five days after the stroke.
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Researchers examine presence of microplastics in cloud water
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The study suggested that microplastics have become an important component of clouds, polluting practically everything we eat and drink through "plastic rainfall."
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Former DRDO Chairman and Technical Advisor to Defence Minister G Satish Re
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
G Satish Reddy said "Pollution is the most dangerous substance in this world today. Plastic and pollution emitted from the vehicles are playing a big havoc to the Earth. A situation has arisen where lakhs of crores are pumped into the research to free the world from pollution. The alarming s
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Delhi CM Kejriwal to announce Winter Action Plan to tackle air pollution
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Delhi Government is tightening its grip on air pollution by intensifying its efforts towards implementing a comprehensive plan to combat winter pollution. CM Arvind Kejriwal will announce the Winter Action Plan on 29th September, according to an official statement of the city government.
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Delhi LG VK Saxena raises air pollution issue at Northern Zonal Council me
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
LG Saxena who represented the National Capital on this Inter-State and Inter-UT Forum that is headed by the Union Home Minister, is reported to have requested all neighbouring states to work in tandem to address this issue that chokes Delhi air every winter.
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