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Review of Eureka Forbes AP 355 Smart Purifier: Delhi's Saviour?
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Eureka Forbes AP 355 Smart is designed to take care of your living room. It promises to scrub the air in a large space (up to 480 sq. ft.) in just 10 minutes, combining high-grade filtration with smart connectivity. After using the device, here is a breakdown of its capabilities.
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"What is the point of apologising?": Priyanka Gandhi reacts to Delhi Minis
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Speaking to reporters, the Congress MP said, "What is the point of apologising?... We have said that everyone should collectively take solid decisions, but not even a discussion is happening here (in the Parliament)."
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Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa apologises for air pollution, says "i
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday apologised for the toxic air in the national capital and said it is "impossible" for any elected government to reduce AQI (air quality index) in just 9-10 months.
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Several Congress leaders move adjournment motion in Parliament to discuss
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Congress MP Manickam Tagore submitted an Adjournment Motion notice in the Lok Sabha to discuss air pollution and requested the declaration of a National Public Health Emergency.
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'Very Poor' air persists in Delhi as AQI recorded at 378
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The National Capital Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 7 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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CAQM expert committee's first meeting to address air pollution from vehicu
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The first meeting of the Expert Committee constituted by the Commission for Air Quality Management n NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) to address air pollution from vehicular emissions was held on Monday under the Chairmanship of Ashok Jhunjhunwala and Co-Chaired by Prof Randeep Guleria.
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"Health of our children is highest priority": Delhi Education Minister Soo
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the press release, emphasising the government's priority towards child safety, the Minister of Education, Ashish Sood, stated that the health and well-being of our children is our highest priority.
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90% surge in respiratory illnesses among children, adults in Delhi OPDs du
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Medical experts have reported a nearly 90 per cent increase in respiratory illness cases among both children and adults visiting outpatient departments (OPDs), directly linked to prolonged exposure to toxic air.
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Delhi govt directs schools to shift to online mode upto class-5 as air qua
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
In view of the severe air pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi Government on Monday issued a circular directing schools to shift to online mode from hybrid for students up to class 5.
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Bhupender Yadav chairs high-level review of air pollution action plans of
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
This was the first review under a series of review meetings on City-specific action plans in NCR, which would culminate in a State-level review in the coming days. The review is being conducted in the prescribed format, as desired by the Minister during the earlier review meeting held on
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Pakistan: Garbage dump along Malir river leaves Karachi residents, commute
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Residents and students near Karachi's GTS Imtiaz garbage transfer station are facing health and daily life disruptions due to stench, dust and toxic gases. Authorities say the site is being modernised into a covered facility to reduce pollution and risks.
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Will pass effective, enforceable orders on air pollution, says Supreme Cou
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday said that it will pass effective orders that are enforceable in matters relating to worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR.
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