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BrainGain announces competition for students to pitch in ideas for combati
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec.9 (ANI): BrainGain Magazine, a leading study abroad online magazine for students, parents and mid-career professionals in South Asia, in partnership with Care For Air, a self-funded independent organisation committed to clean air in India, has announced a competition f
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Sanatan Kriya helpful in keeping lungs strong, system toxin-free
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 8 (ANI): As Delhi is reeling under the pressure of severe pollution and the dip in temperature is creating havoc, you may need some simple techniques from Sanatan Kriya for 10 minutes daily to keep your lungs strong and system toxin free, says spiritual head of Dhyan
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Najeeb asks officials to come up with contingency plans to tackle severe p
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 5 (ANI): Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung on Monday said the ambient air quality in the national capital have been improving over the past months, and asked the officials to come up with contingency plan in the event of pollution level reaching different stages o
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SC approves a Pollution Code for Delhi-NCR
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 2 (ANI): In an endeavour to put a check on pollution level in the national capital, the Supreme Court on Friday approved a Pollution Code and asserted all concerned agencies to take a note of it.
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Tips to protect children from air pollution
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], Dec. 1 (ANI): On the occasion of National Pollution Prevention Day on December 2, here are a few tips to keep children protected from from air pollution, one of world's largest environmental health risks.
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Delhi govt. directs implementation of six measures to curb air pollution
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov. 30(ANI): Holding a high-level meeting, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday directed immediate implementation of six new measures to curb the menace of air pollution in the national capital.
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Fog woes: All steps being taken to reduce pollution level, assures Delhi G
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 30 (ANI): In the wake of rising pollution level in the national capital, Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain on Wednesday said that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is taking all steps to cleanse the environment.
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Pollution check: L-G directs officials to ensure construction sites follow
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov. 25 (ANI): While chairing the third high-level meeting to discuss the condition of air pollution in the national capital on Friday, Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Najeeb Jung directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Delhi Police to ensure strict implementat
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SC bans sale of fire crackers in Delhi-NCR
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New Delhi [India], Nov. 25 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday banned the sale of fire crackers in Delhi and NCR region until further notice in wake of the alarming air pollution in the region.
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Vehicular pollution escalates asthma risk in children: Study
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 18 (ANI): A recent study published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Journal showed that residential distance to a major road (a marker of exposure to traffic-related air pollution TRAP) is associated with increased allergic inflammation.
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Ban on generators in Delhi to continue till Jan. 31
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov. 17 (ANI): The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has issued an order to extend the ban on generators and to continue the closure of all units of the Badarpur Thermal Power Plant till January 31 next year.
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Uber announces #SwitchToPool campaign in Delhi NCR
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 16 (ANI): On-demand ride-sharing company Uber has announced the roll out of 'POOL Thursdays' as a part of its #SwitchToPool campaign, which aims to accelerate Uber's efforts to offer carpooling and ride-sharing as credible solutions to the growing menace
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