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B-town raises concern over 'damn scary' Delhi smog
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 8 (ANI): Dense smog, caused due to air pollution, continued to engulf the national capital for the third day today.
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High pollution level can lead to increased emergency visits, higher deaths
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 8 (ANI): AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria has warned that high levels of pollution can lead to high chances of people with Cardio respiratory diseases, which can further lead to increased emergency visits and higher deaths.
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Delhi smog: Kejriwal writes to Punjab, Haryana CMs
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] November 8 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday sent a letter to chief ministers of neighbouring Punjab and Haryana states, urging them to work jointly to resolve the air pollution issue.
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Delhi pollution: All schools to remain closed till Sunday
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 7 (ANI): Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday said the air quality in the national capital was worsening and have directed all schools to remain closed till Sunday.
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Delhi continues to remain canopied under thick smog
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 8 (ANI): A thick layer of smog canopied the national capital earlier this morning leading to hazardous pollution levels.
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Delhi smog: Experts warn against indulging in physical activities
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 7 (ANI): In the wake of Indian Medical Association (IMA) declaring "public health emergency" in Delhi due to hazardous pollution levels, experts have warned people to avoid outdoor physical activities like cycling and jogging.
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EPCA issues directives to control pollution in Delhi-NCR
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 7 (ANI): The Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) on Tuesday issued certain measures to control the rising levels of pollution in Delhi-NCR.
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Delhi pollution: Primary schools to remain shut on Wednesday
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 7 (ANI): Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday said that all primary schools would remain closed on November 8 in the wake of alarming levels of pollution in the national capital region.
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Delhi HC questions Punjab, Haryana over stubble burning
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 7 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday inquired Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan about the action taken against stubble burning.
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Delhi Smog: CISF orders 10,000 masks for its personnel
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 7 (ANI): In the wake of the alarming levels of pollution in the national capital region, over 10,000 masks have been issued to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel involved with various security levels.
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Govt. expresses concern over alarming levels of pollution in Delhi-NCR
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 7 (ANI): The Minister of State in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Mahesh Sharma, on Tuesday expressed concern over the alarming levels of pollution in the national capital region and said the government was taking preventive measures to tac
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Delhi air quality remains poor, Punjabi Bagh most critical
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 7 (ANI): The pollution level in the national capital remained critical on Tuesday morning.
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