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Kejriwal govt did not act on major causes of pollution in its five years:
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 14 (ANI): BJP leader Vijay Goel on Thursday said that the Kejriwal government has not dealt with major causes of pollution in its five-year term and has implemented the odd-even rule as a 'drama'.
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Air pollution forces children indoors in Delhi-NCR, schools shut for 2 day
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 14 (ANI): With each passing day, the air quality of the national capital and its adjoining areas such as Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Noida continues to deteriorate making it tough for the residents, especially children, to go outdoors.
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All Delhi schools to remain shut for 2 days over worsening pollution level
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 13 (ANI): The Delhi government on Wednesday announced that all private and government-run schools in the national capital will remain closed for the next two days due to the deteriorating air quality in the city.
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Rs 2 lakh fine, imprisonment for those found guilty of hoarding sand in An
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Nov 13 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, on Wednesday, decided to impose a fine of Rs 2 lakh coupled with two-year imprisonment to those found guilty of hoarding sand in the state, said Information and Public Relations Minister Perni Venkatramaiah on Wedn
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Schools in Delhi, NCR to remain closed for next 2 days due to rising pollu
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 13 (ANI): As the air quality plummeted to 'severe' category, schools in Delhi and NCR have been directed to remain closed for the next two days.
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Delhi air pollution 'critical moment' for Vietnamese embassy staff, foreig
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 13 (ANI): The spike in pollution levels in Delhi is a critical moment for the staff at Vietnamese embassy who are taking care of themselves with the help of air purifiers as they do not have a choice, Vietnamese ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau said on Wednesday.
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Prakash Javadekar assumes charge of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 13 (ANI): Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday took additional charge of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Ministry and hoped that this arrangement is for a "temporary period".
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As air quality worsens again in Delhi, Kejriwal mulls extending odd-even s
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 13 (ANI): With the air quality deteriorating to 'severe' category in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday hinted at extending the odd-even road rationing scheme that is operational in the city.
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SC asks Delhi govt to submit data on pollution levels
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 13 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the AAP-led Delhi government to provide data on pollution levels in the national capital from the date on which the odd-even scheme commenced till November 14.
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Zoo animals in Kanpur experience respiratory issues amid rising air pollut
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Nov 13 (ANI): Animals in Kanpur Zoological Park experienced respiratory problems due to poor air quality in the city.
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People should visit Himachal to beat Delhi's pollution: BJP MP Kishan Kapo
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi,[India], Nov13 (ANI): As the air quality plummeted to the severe category in Delhi and the NCR on Wednesday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Himachal Pradesh, Kishan Kapoor said the people of the national capital should visit the hill state for better health.
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SC advocate holds stubble burning responsible for spike in air pollution i
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 13 (ANI): Supreme Court advocate Vijay Panjwani on Wednesday expressed concerns about the air pollution in Delhi and held stubble burning from the neighboring states responsible for the rising menace in the region.
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