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Moradabad residents battle against garbage-burning
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Nov 18 (ANI): The harmful smoke emanating from the burning of garbage at the dumping site located in the proximity of a school, and nearby residential areas in Moradabad, has left children and adults gasping to breathe and prone to various skin and respirat
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Delhi wakes up to hazy morning, air quality 'very poor'
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 18 (ANI): Over the past few years, Delhi winters have become synonymous with deadly smog and to the dismay of residents, this year is no different. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi remained in 'very poor' category at 326 on Sunday, according to the data
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Thick fog engulfs Delhi, air quality dips to 'very poor'
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 17 (ANI): After a day's respite, the air quality in the National Capital again deteriorated to 'very poor' category on Saturday as the dispersion of pollutants slowed down.
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More stubble burning recorded this year: EPCA
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 16 (ANI): Expressing his concern over the menace of increasing air pollution across the country, Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) Chairman Bhure Lal on Friday said that more straw burning has been recorded this year.
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Delhi's air quality eases significantly, but relief temporary
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 16 (ANI): Following light rainfall in parts of the national capital, air quality of the region has witnessed a significant improvement. Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) jumped to 'poor' category on Friday from 'very poor' on Thursday.
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Delhi's air quality improves slightly after light rain
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi (India) November 15 (ANI): Following light rainfall on Wednesday night, the air quality in the national capital has slightly improved on Thursday, bringing down the pollution level to 'very poor' category from 'hazardous'.
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Delhi pollution: EPCA suggests ban on private vehicles without CNG
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 14 (ANI): Concerned over the worsening quality of air in the national capital, the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority on Wednesday advised a ban on all the private vehicles without compressed natural gas (CNG) in Delhi.
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NGT fines Punjab govt over pollution in Beas, Satluj
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 14 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday slapped a fine of Rs 50 crore on Captain Amarinder Singh-led Punjab government over pollution in Beas and Satluj rivers.
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Delhi air quality again slips to 'hazardous' as rain traps pollutants
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 14 (ANI): After receiving light showers, air pollution levels in the national capital have worsened due to an increase in the moisture.
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SC judge 'can't take morning walks' due to air pollution
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 13 (ANI): A Supreme Court Judge on Tuesday said that due to severe air pollution in the national capital "he can't go for the morning walk" and raised concerns about the effect of pollution on people's health.
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Delhi Environment Minister directs strict implementation of GRAP to combat
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 13 (ANI): Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain has directed strict implementation of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the national capital to check air pollution.
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PM Modi dedicates first multi-modal terminal constructed on Ganga to Varan
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Nov 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday dedicated first multi-modal terminal constructed on river Ganga in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi. He reiterated that the foundation stones for various projects have been laid to make Ganga pollution-
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