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Pollution in Delhi is getting worse, something needs to be done: Kriti San
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon, who hails from Delhi, has expressed deep concern over air pollution in the national capital, saying it is getting "worse and worse" and something needs to be done about it.
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AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj accuses Delhi Govt of fabricating AQI data, failin
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Bharadwaj accused the BJP-run Delhi Government of fabricating AQI readings and allowing both government and private construction to operate despite GRAP-3 bans. He said pollution levels of 500-700 were falsely recorded as 300-400 to avoid triggering mandatory restrictions.
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CAQM inspects 101 sites in Sonipat, finds 29 units violating air pollution
Updated : 4 months ago IST
During the drive, 101 sites were checked. These included six construction and demolition (C&D) sites, while the rest were industrial units. Out of these, 29 units were found breaking CAQM's rules, including 5 Construction and Demolition sites.
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"Air pollution doesn't just damage lungs, it also increases risk of dement
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Along with lung diseases, air pollution can also cause dementia in an individual, Neurologist Dr. (Col) Joy Dev Mukherji said in an exclusive interview with ANI.
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AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj alleges "huge fraud" in monitoring AQI, says GRAP
Updated : 4 months ago IST
He also alleged that the plans laid out under the Graded Action Respnse Plan (GRAP) are not being implemented properly, with pollution being allowed to run rampant through private construction.
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Delhi govt to distribute 10,000 electric heaters to RWAs to combat polluti
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The Delhi Government is set to distribute 10,000 electric heaters to the Resident Welfare Association to combat rising air pollution in the National Capital, said Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Saturday.
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Delhi govt distributes electric heaters to RWAs to curb winter pollution
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the government is working in mission mode, giving pollution control the highest priority. She highlighted that the city's large landfill mounds are steadily decreasing, cleanliness and plantation drives are ongoing, and measures such as water sprinkli
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Delhi CM distributes 10,000 heaters to RWAs to combat wood, coal burning d
Updated : 4 months ago IST
"Delhi is continuing to fight against pollution, and for that the Delhi government has launched this positive initiative. We burn wood, burn coal for heat which increases pollution, to reduce such a thing we have started the initiative that we will give 10000 heaters through CSR," Rekha G
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Measures under GRAP IV to be imposed under GRAP III as Delhi's AQI persist
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) NCR and Adjoining Areas has revised the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the entire NCR, directed to impose the measures for 'Severe' AQI category under GRAP Stage IV to be taken under GRAP Stage III, a press release said.
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Lahore High Court flags unchecked construction, rising pollution levels
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The Lahore High Court criticised unchecked construction and smoke-emitting vehicles for worsening pollution in the city. Justice Shahid Karim ordered visible environmental squads, sought reports on enforcement failures, and warned that "only stern actions" can improve conditions. The case wi
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"Very good decision... mixture of cold, pollution quite lethal": Doctor ba
Updated : 4 months ago IST
"The mixture of cold and pollution is quite lethal. It's a very good decision by the Supreme Court to restrict outdoor activities for children. Early morning hours should also be avoided. The school opening should be delayed for some time till the cold settles down," the doctor told ANI o
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Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa asserts strict enforcemen
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated, "Dust generated from road cutting and construction is a significant contributor to harmful PM2.5 levels in our air. Strict compliance with the dust mitigation guidelines is non-negotiable as we work to protect the health of our citizens a
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