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Delhi wakes up to 'very poor' AQI; Ethiopian volcanic ash unlikely to have
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A thick layer of haze engulfed the national capital on Wednesday morning as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 337 at 7 am, falling under the 'very poor' category despite the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III in effect across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), acc
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"Ethopia's volcanic eruption might not have immediate impact on Delhi's AQ
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
With ash clouds from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi Volcano reaching India, environmentalist Vimlendu Jha said they will not "immediately impact" Delhi's AQI.
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Ash cloud from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano disrupts major international
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A rare volcanic eruption in Ethiopia sent ash drifting toward India, disrupting flights and prompting advisories. Airlines, including Air India and Akasa Air, cancelled and rerouted services, while authorities said the high-altitude plume posed minimal pollution or ashfall risk over Indian c
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Delhi: Thick layer of toxic smog blankets national capital; average AQI re
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the CPCB, the Wazirpur area recorded an AQI of 400. The AQI in Anand Vihar was 401, which falls under the 'Severe' pollution category.
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Delhi: 22 people arrested for using 'pepper spray' on police personnel dur
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The number of people arrested by the Delhi Police for staging a protest at the C hexagon on India Gate, and allegedly using chilli spray on Police personnel, have risen to 22. Delhi Police have registered FIRs in two police stations.
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Delhi Pollution: Over 15 arrested for using 'chilli spray' on police durin
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"For the first time, we encountered the use of chilli spray against police personnel. A few of our officers were sprayed in the eyes and are currently receiving treatment at RML Hospital. Legal action is being taken in this regard," a Delhi Police official said.
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Morning haze engulfs Delhi, average AQI stands at 396
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A thick layer of smog engulfed the national capital on Monday morning as the average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 396 at 7 am, falling under the 'very poor' category despite the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-III in effect across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), accord
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Protesters gather again at India Gate over air pollution in Delhi-NCR
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A group of people protested at India Gate on Sunday against the rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR, but the police later removed them.
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"Continuous efforts are being made to reduce pollution in Delhi": BJP's Ka
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
BJP leader Kamaljeet Sehrawat on Sunday said that the BJP-led Delhi government is making continuous efforts to reduce pollution. She mentioned steps like water sprinkling and mechanical road cleaning.
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Rajasthan: 22 hospitalised due to breathing issues caused by air pollution
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Speaking to reporters about the situation, Sikar Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Ratan Lal said that they are investigating the matter and have deployed the Pollution Control Board.
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"Construction work happening in Delhi being monitored": Manjinder Sirsa
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa highlighted the ongoing measures to curb air pollution in the national capital, as the average Air Quality Index surged to 381 and asserted that strict action is being taken against construction sites violating environmental norms.
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Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' as AQI reading soars to 435
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Bawana recorded the highest AQI level of 435 at 7 am, falling under the 'severe' category. In contrast, NSIT Dwarka recorded the lowest AQI of 313, according to the data by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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