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Mexican Envoy to India suggests ways to combat Delhi smog
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): Mexican Ambassador to India Melba Pria on Friday expressed concern over the rising levels of air pollution, in the wake of the toxic smog enshrouding the national capital region, and suggested ways to combat it.
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Sheila Dikshit concurs with NGT's criticism of Delhi's odd-even rule
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): Former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit on Friday concurred with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in its criticism of the state government's revival of the odd-even rule, and called for a long-term solution to the problem of air pollution.
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Pollution: Nadda directs hospitals to be prepared for patient load
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Nov. 10 (ANI): Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare J P Nadda on Friday reviewed the situation arising due to the air pollution in Delhi, and the preparations in the hospitals to deal with the patient load.
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Four lakh old four-wheelers will be seized in NCR
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India] Nov.10 (ANI): Around four lakh old four wheelers will be seized in the National Capital Region, said the Transport Department on Friday.
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Punjab stubble burning not causing Delhi smog: AAP
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Nov.10 (ANI): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday said the smog in Delhi is not due to stubble burning in Punjab, but is being caused by industrial and vehicle pollution.
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Air pollution causes weak bones, fractures
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 10 (ANI): If you are living in areas of high pollution, you are more likely to have bone fractures from osteoporosis, according to a study.
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Gurugram schools follow Delhi's lead, to remain closed till Sunday
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], November 9 (ANI): Following Delhi's lead, all government and private schools in Gurugram will also remain closed on November 10 and 11, due to the toxic smog.
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Nitin Gadkari questions efficacy of odd-even rule
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 9 (ANI): Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday questioned the efficacy of the odd-even rule in combating the toxic smog crisis currently enshrouding the northern belt of India, and called for a thorough research and analysis of the problem before deciding on a
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Gurugram gears up to tackle pollution
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India] Nov 9 (ANI): Gurugram district administration has geared up to tackle the high level of pollution and decided to take a slew of measures.
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Delhi Govt. urges people to cooperate with odd-even scheme
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 9 (ANI): Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Thursday urged people to cooperate with the odd-even scheme which would be implemented in the national capital for a five-day period from November 13 to November 17.
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Pollution: NHRC issues notices to Centre, three states
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov.9 (ANI): Taking a serious view of the life threatening high pollution in Delhi-NCR, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has observed that it is apparent that the concerned authorities have not taken proper steps throughout the year to tackle this hazard, whi
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Do you know Delhi smog can affect your skin too?
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov.9 (ANI): Pollution has become buzzword in the region in Delhi /NCR and is affecting normal functioning of life due to toxic air and heavy blanket of smog leading to zero visibility throughout the day.
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