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Delhi: CAQM advises strict implementation of air pollution norms, warns of
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): Intensifying its actions in the battle against air pollution in Delhi-NCR in the coming days, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) urged all concerned including Industries and Project Proponents of Construction an
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Study shows Delhi Govt's Smog Tower reducing air pollution by 70-80 pc up
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): On the basis of the technology developed by the University of Minnesota, a pilot project was started by IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi and DPCC last year after October rains at Delhi Government's Baba Kharag Singh road smog tower.
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Air pollution shifts the scales in favour of female obesity
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Michigan [US], October 14 (ANI): As more individuals consume bad diets and neglect to engage in regular exercise, obesity has become a significant global health concern in recent decades.
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Need to work together to tackle stubble burning: Bhupender Yadav
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): Emphasizing that the Central Government has taken various steps to tackle the issue of stubble burning, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Thursday presided over a workshop to kick start an initiative to tackle stu
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Urgent State and National Level Action Plans needed to tackle lead poisoni
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI/NewsVoir): Drawing attention to the looming global health crisis triggered by lead poisoning, particularly in India, where over 2,30,000 people die annually due to exposure to lead pollution, policymakers, scientists and researchers underscored the need for
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Bhupender Yadav holds virtual meeting with ministers of NCR, Punjab and GN
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): To manage the issue of air pollution in Delhi and NCR region, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav held a virtual meeting with the Environment Ministers of NCR region, GNCTD and Punjab to review the activities being u
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Delhi government launches anti-dust campaign to control air pollution
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): To control pollution in this winter season, Delhi Government on Thursday launched a month-long intensive anti-dust campaign at construction sites.
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Researchers discover how tiny amount of oil damages seabirds' feathers
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Cork [Ireland], October 5 (ANI): Research conducted by the University College Cork (UCC) discovered that tiny quantities of crude oil on the water's surface, less than one per cent the thickness of a hair, can harm seabird feathers.
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Researchers find particle radioactivity associated with pollution-associat
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Dallas [US], October 5 (ANI): Particle radioactivity, an air pollution feature that represents the colourless, odourless gas radon found in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution, increases PM2.5 toxicity and raises the chance of mortality from cardiovascular disease, particularly hea
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Chakr Innovation becomes first company in India to get the type approval
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI/GPRC): Chakr Innovation becomes the first company in India to get the type approval certification from Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB'S) recommended lab for Retrofit Emission Control Device (Recd) to be installed on diesel generators.
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Delhi petrol pumps not to give petrol without Pollution Under Control cert
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): In view of the increasing pollution levels, the petrol pumps in Delhi will not give petrol without a 'Pollution Under Control' certificate from October 29, said Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Saturday.
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Bhupendra Yadav chairs air pollution review meet, expresses concern over P
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, conducted a detailed review on Friday of measures and actions planned for abatement of air pollution by all stakeholders concerned in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas
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