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'Protection from skin allergies and pollution'
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 5 (NewsVoir): According to a report by SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research), the pollution levels recorded in Delhi a day after Diwali were much higher than ever before and almost completely poisonous for humans.
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Punjab CM rubbishes Kejriwal's claims on stubble burning
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Nov 4 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday rubbished the claims of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal that the stubble burning in Punjab was solely responsible for the high levels of pollution in the national capital.
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As Delhi reels under toxic air, stubble burning continues in Punjab
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Jalandhar (Punjab ) [India], Nov 4 (ANI): Even as the air quality index in the national capital continues to deteriorate, farmers in various parts of Punjab are continuing to carry out stubble burning in their farms.
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Delhi: 1 nabbed in possession of 625 kg of firecrackers
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), November 4 (ANI): In a bid to keep a check on the alarming pollution levels in the city ahead of the festive season, the Delhi police arrested a person on Saturday for allegedly possessing firecrackers and explosive items weighing 625 kilograms without any license.
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Thick fog engulfs Delhi, air quality remains toxic
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 4 (ANI): As the onset of winter has brought in thick smog, Delhi has woken up to a blanket of hazy dust with the air remaining toxic.
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Delhi pollution: East MCD trucks caught flouting anti-pollution rules
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 3 (ANI): With air pollution levels in Delhi and adjoining areas falling in the "very poor" category, Delhi Environment Minister Imran Hussain conducted a surprise inspection of vehicles at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border in Ghazipur.
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Delhi chokes with dusty haze, air quality 'very poor'
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 2 (ANI): Delhi is once again inching towards the worst time of the year in terms of air pollution, as the region's air quality is getting increasingly toxic.
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40 lakh vehicles deregistered in Delhi, SC told
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Nov 2 (ANI): The Delhi government on Thursday told the Supreme Court that it has deregistered 40 lakh vehicles, out of a total of 1.1 crore, which include vehicles running on petrol and diesel that are over 15 years and 10 years old respectively.
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AAP should take responsibility for rising pollution in Delhi: Gambhir
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 2 (ANI): Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir, who had attacked the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government over the rising pollution levels in the national capital ,has clarified that he did the same as a responsible citizen and not because he is pro Bhartiya Janta Party (BJ
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Surgical masks not an effective solution to air pollution: IMA
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 1 (ANI): As the pollution level in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) is deteriorating day-by-day, people are opting for surgical masks to protect themselves from the toxic intake of the pollutants in the air.
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Delhi Metro to make 812 additional trips from today
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 1 (ANI): Keeping in view the worsening air quality in National Capital Region and Delhi, the Delhi Metro Rail Network (DMRC) has introduced 21 additional numbers of trains on its network which will provide 812 additional number of trips starting from Thursday.
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A little breather for Delhiites, but may not last long
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 1 (ANI): Air quality in the national capital showed slight improvement on Thursday, a day after it plunged to 'hazardous' category.
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