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Allocate maximum funds to Delhi in Union Budget: Kejriwal to Centre
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 16 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday demanded the provision of appropriate funds in the upcoming Union Budget for fighting pollution in Delhi and neighbouring states, without worrying about the Assembly elections to be held in the national capital
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Delhi's air quality remains 'poor', despite rain
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 16 (ANI): Despite rain in the morning, the pollution level in Delhi remained in the 'poor' category on Thursday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) docking at 245, said Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
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Study focuses on local pollutants as key contributors to Delhi's air pollu
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 12 (ANI): In between the choking air pollution and declining air quality indexes, a recent study has found out novel factors involving construction activities contributing to the hazardous environmental conditions.
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Strong wind speed significantly improves Delhi's air quality
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 12 (ANI): The pollution level of Delhi improved marginally on Sunday but remained in the "poor" category for the second consecutive day, said System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
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Delhi pollution: Air quality plunges to 'very poor'
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 11 (ANI): The pollution level in Delhi was in the 'very poor' category on Saturday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) docking at 302, said Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
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Local pollutants major contributor to Delhi's air pollution: Study
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 10 (ANI): A new comprehensive study revealed that construction activities and vehicular traffic contribute significantly to the Delhi National Capital Region's high concentrations of harmful air pollutants and gases.
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Air quality remains 'poor' in Delhi
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 9 (ANI): The air quality of Delhi remained 'poor' on Sunday with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 211, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
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Study investigates how microplastics harm organisms in coastal areas
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 8 (ANI): Microplastics or particles of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters have plagued salt and freshwater environments with their sheer abundance.
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Delhi's air quality improves as rain lashes national capital
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 8 (ANI): As the national capital receives rains, the air quality has improved during the last 48 hours and there is a gradual decrease in the level of pollution due to ongoing scattered rain, said Skymet on Wednesday.
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Air pollution exposure in childhood linked to schizophrenia risk, finds st
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 8 (ANI): Air pollution affects physical health, and research results now conclude that it also affects our psychological health. Children who are exposed to higher levels of air pollution while growing up have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia, a study
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Surat woman suffering from end-stage brain tumour plants 30,000 trees
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Surat (Gujarat) [India], Jan 8 (ANI): A 27-year-old woman suffering from an end-stage brain tumour has become a symbol of grit and determination by planting over 30,000 trees to tackle air pollution which she believes is the reason why people are rapidly developing terminal diseases.
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Delhi air quality remains in 'very poor' category
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 5 (ANI): The overall air quality in Delhi was in the 'very poor' category on Sunday with the Air Quality Index (AQI) docking at 336, said Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
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