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Kathmandu tops list of polluted cities in world, visibility falls amid for
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to IQ Air, an organization measuring the real-time pollution of 101 cities in the world, Kathmandu on Sunday mid-day stood in the first position with the Air Quality Index crossing the mark of 190.
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Brahmapuram waste plant fire: BJP calls it scam, demands CBI, ED enquiry
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Prakash Javadekar also alleged that none of the directions issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) under section five of the Environment Protection Act has been implemented. The directions of the NGT also haven't been implemented at th
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Delhi Govt to launch 'Summer Action Plan' to curb pollution
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government will launch a new 'Summer Action Plan' to address the issue of pollution throughout the season in the national capital.
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Nepal: 3 Sherpas fall into crevasse after being struck by avalanche, dead
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI over phone, president of Sagarmatha Pollution control committee, Lama Kaji Sherpa, said, "Their body has been located. An avalanche that struck the Khumbu icefall area swept them off after they reached the Camp 1 area."
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Light pollution might extend mosquitoes' biting season: Study
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The discovery of a recent study that metropolitan light pollution may disturb the winter dormancy phase for mosquitos that transmit the West Nile virus could be considered both good and bad news.
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Special training program held for 'Pujaris', Delhi LG urges to raise aware
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The LG said, "Pujaris and Purohits play an important role as custodians and guides of various spiritual and cultural practices that often culminate in the generation of waste which is disposed of in the Yamuna. Such disposal causes pollution of Yamuna. In this context, they have a crucial ro
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Exposure to air pollution increases risk of dementia: Study
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Many uncertainties remain, so caution is needed when interpreting these findings, but the researchers say the results "strengthen the evidence that air pollutants are risk factors for dementia."
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Over 490 mn tonnes of harmful gases polluting air in Pakistan: Report
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The emissions come from different fields related to power and energy included as energy, electric generation, and electricity generation from coal, according to a document of the climate change ministry submitted at the National Assembly (NA).
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Researchers reveal exposure to fine particle air pollution associated with
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Even at levels below the current US, UK, and European air quality regulations, exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is associated with an increased risk of dementia.
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Delhi Govt to prepare summer action plan, Environment Minister to hold mee
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
"Environment Minister has stated that a new Summer Action Plan will be developed in the same manner as the Winter Action Plan, in order to protect Delhi people from pollution throughout the summer.
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Delhi Cabinet approves Rs 2388 crore for beautification of roads, curb air
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday approved Rs 2388 crore for making the city's roads spotless and clean and also to curb air pollution, AAP Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj said.
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Study finds how road noise linked with high blood pressure
Updated : 3 years ago IST
If you reside close to a busy road, you may feel as though the constant noise of the motors, honking of the horns, and wailing of the sirens raises your blood pressure.
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