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Peripheral expressways helped reduce pollution in Delhi; grateful to Centr
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 13 (ANI): Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said he was "grateful" to the Centre for peripheral expressways that helped in bringing down pollution levels in Delhi.
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Rains bring no respite from 'severe' air pollution in Delhi
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 13 (ANI): The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'severe' category for the third consecutive day on Friday even as light rains continued to lash the city in the morning following a night of heavy showers that led to marginal dip in the temperature of t
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With strong winds, rains, Delhiites likely to get respite from severe 'air
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 12 (ANI): Light rains along with cool breeze and thunderstorm in several parts of national capital likely to bring much-needed respite to Delhiites from the air quality index (AQI) plunging to severe level owing to a layer of cloud and pollutants.
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Exclusion of mental pollution is imperative for businessmen to smile: Mam
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
East Midnapore (West Bengal) [India], Dec 12 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday advised the Business community to get rid of income tax tension and the 'mental pollution' so that their business can prosper.
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'e-yAna' taxi service introduced in Hyderabad to reduce carbon footprints
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Dec 12 (ANI): In a bid to combat pollution in the city, electric autos and bikes service 'e-yAna' has been introduced in Hyderabad which is a True Green First Exclusive Fleet Service of the city launched to reduce the carbon footprint.
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Delhi reels under bouts of air pollution as AQI crosses 350 mark
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 10 (ANI): The national capital continues to reel under noxious air after a brief relief from the poor air quality during the last week.
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Ensure no plastic bags less than 50 microns is manufactured, sold: NGT to
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 9 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to ensure that no plastic carry bags less than 50 microns thickness be manufactured, stocked, sold and used within the country.
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Detrimental effects of pollution can be passed on to next generations: Stu
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 8 (ANI): Air pollution is the new climate emergency hitting humans and reducing their life span day by day, but a new study has suggested that its detrimental effects can pass on to next generations.
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Indian studies have not shown correlation between shortening of life and p
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 6 (ANI): Union Minister for Environment and Forest Prakash Javadekar on Friday said that the studies in India have not shown a direct correlation between shortening of life and pollution.
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Research finds dramatic health benefits following air pollution reduction
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 6 (ANI): A recent study states that reduction in air pollution yields a fast and dramatic impact on health outcomes and also decreases the causes of morbidity.
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NGT directs Environment Ministry to make effective mechanism for ensuring
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 6 (ANI): For controlling air pollution on the National Highways, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to make an effective monitoring mechanism for ensuring the maintenance of green belts on both sides of al
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SC lifts ban on construction, industrial activities in Taj Trapezium Zone
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 6 (ANI): Supreme Court on Friday lifted its earlier interim order imposing a complete ban on construction, industrial activities and cutting of trees in the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ).
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