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GRAP-IV shows results in Delhi; Polluting industries to be sealed without
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday said strict enforcement measures under GRAP-IV have yielded positive results, even as the national capital continues to reel under adverse weather conditions due to a western disturbance.
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"When wind stops and emissions keep happening, pollution settles in": Bhup
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said that air pollution in Delhi-NCR is primarily driven by two key parameters--PM2.5 and PM10--with emissions from vehicles, industries, construction dust, and adverse meteorological conditions playing a major role. In an exclusive interview wit
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Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav details steps to combat Delhi-N
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, in an exclusive interview with ANI, outlined the government's multi-pronged approach to tackle pollution in the Delhi-NCR region, emphasising fuel transition, greening, dust management, and strict regulatory measures.
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Dense fog engulfs nothern India, air quality remains affected
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Several states and cities in Northern India were engulfed in dense fog. Delhi/NCR, UP, Varanasi, and Jaipur woke up to reduced visibility and intense cold.
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Slight improvement in Delhi as air quality remains 'very poor', 'severe' i
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Delhi saw a slight improvement in air quality on Monday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 366 around 8 am. However, it continues to remain in the 'very poor' category.
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Tourists flock to Manali, other parts of Himachal; pollution in Delhi caus
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Manali is witnessing a surge in tourist footfall ahead of Christmas and New Year. Along with that, to escape the pollution, they are flocking to popular tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh.
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Delhiities condemn Saurabh Bhardwaj's 'mockery' on pollution issue: Virend
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva has condemned Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bhardwaj for making sarcastic comments on a serious issue like pollution by referring to 'Superman, Spiderman, Batman and Santa Claus fainting.'
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MCD continues its zero tolerance against air pollution norms violations
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Intensifying its zero-tolerance approach towards air pollution violations, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has imposed total fines of Rs 54.98 lakhs against those indulging in biomass burning and illegal dumping of Construction and Demolition waste and other violations during the mon
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Delhi's toxic air leads to spike in respiratory illnesses, says doctor
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Amid deteriorating air quality in the national capital, Internal Medicine Specialist Dr S. Chatterjee on Sunday said that pollution levels usually begin to decline by this time of year, but that has not happened this season. As a result, hospitals are seeing a significant rise in patients
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"BJP regime is cutting 45,000 mangroves": Aaditya Thackeray
Updated : 3 months ago IST
"Over the past few years, we have seen Mumbai and other cities choke. Our food systems are collapsing due to the erratic monsoons. Climate has hit the core of our state's efficiency and productivity. Yet the BJP regime is cutting 45,000 mangroves and 'compensating' them 900 kms away- in C
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"Saving the Aravalli is not an option but a resolve," says SP Chief Akhile
Updated : 3 months ago IST
In a post on social media platformX, Yadav emphasised that preserving the Aravalli hills is directly linked to Delhi's future, as the range functions as a natural shield for the Delhi-NCR region. He said the hills play a crucial role in reducing air pollution, regulating the city's temper
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Odisha enforces strict pollution norms, fuel to be denied without valid PU
Updated : 3 months ago IST
In a bid to curb vehicular pollution and enforce stricter compliance with emission norms, the State Transport Authority (STA) in Odisha has directed oil marketing companies to stop dispensing petrol and diesel to vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC).
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